Wildlife Institute of India Counselling

The Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun is one of the premier institutes in wildlife conservation, offers M.Sc in wildlife research and management. Graduates in science, agriculture, forestry, veterinary and life sciences are only deemed eligible. The eligible candidates have to take National Entrance Test (NET) at one of the 6 centres (Bengaluru, Dehradun, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, and Guwahati). The NET which is of 2.5 hours, tests the candidates on GK, general science, life sciences, forestry, agriculture science, veterinary science, geology, geography, sociology, economics, and engineering. Shortlisted meritorious candidates based on NET screening will be called to take a personality and aptitude test (PAT).
The National Centre for Biological Sciences is another premier institute in wildlife conservation. It offers M.Sc in wildlife biology and conservation for graduates in any discipline. This course is offered once in every two years. The course is in collaboration with the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), Bengaluru and Wild Life Conservation Society, (WCS-New York) the degree is offered by Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. The selection is through national-level written test and interview. Along with the written test, a detailed application, reference letters and an interview of short-listed candidates are also required. The written test assesses general knowledge, English language skills, analytical and quantitative abilities and knowledge of basic biology, ecology, and conservation issues.
Other institutes:
Amity Institute of Wildlife Sciences offers M.Sc in wildlife sciences and Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat offers M.Sc in wildlife sciences.