Institute Name:
Forest Research Institute (FRI)
(Deemed University) (Under Sec 3 of the UGC Act 1956)
P.O. I.P.E., Kaulagarh
Dehradun  Uttranchal
Phone-No: 0135 – 755277, 758606, 752925
Fax: 0135 – 756865
Email: negiss@icfre.org, khannad@icfre.org
Website: www.icfre.org

About University :
Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), an apex body in the national forestry research system, has been undertaking the holistic development of forestry research through need based planning, promoting, conducting and coordinating research, education and extension covering all aspects of forestry. The Council deals with the solution based forestry research in tune with the emerging issues in the sector, including global concerns such as climate change, conservation of biological diversity, combating desertification and sustainable management and development of resources. Topical research by the Council enhances public confidence in the ability of forest managers and researchers to successfully handle challenges related to natural resource management.

Eligibility:
Three years Bachelor’s degree in science with at least one of the subjects namely Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology or a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Forestry.

Percentage of Marks (in the qualifying examination): Candidates having 50% or above marks in general category and 45% marks for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes may apply

Reservation: Out of the above following seats are reserved for: (a) SC/ST: 15% and 7.5% respectively (b) Reservation to OBC: will be provided as per the policy of GOI (c) Handicapped (without mobility restriction & partial deafness): One seat in two courses M.Sc. Forestry, M.Sc. Environment Management (d) ICFRE Employee: 5 seats in each M.Sc. Environment Management & PMD Natural Resource Management courses only.

Important Dates:

• Issue of application forms starts on: 18th January 2010
• Last date for issue of application forms by post: 19th March 2010
• Last date for issue of application forms from: 31st March 2010
• Institute’s /Bank counter
• Last date for receiving completed application forms: 2nd April 2010
• Date of admission test: 9’hMay2010

Source :  http://www.icfre.org/

Institute Name:
Forestry Research Institute (FRI)
New Forest
Dehradun  Uttranchal
Phone-No: 0135-2752678
Fax: 0135-2756865
Email: tiwarir@icfre.org

About Forestry Research Institute (FRI) :
Established as Imperial Forest Research Institute in 1906, Forest Research Institute (FRI) Dehradun, is a premier institution under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE). Styled in Greeko Roman Architecture by C.G. Blomfield, the main building is a National Heritage which was inaugurated in 1929The Institute’s history is vertually synonymous with the evolution and development of scientific forestry, not only in India, but over the entire Indian sub-continent. Set in a lush green estate spread over 450 hectares, with the outer Himalaya forming its back drop, the Institute’s main building is an impressive edifice, marrying Greco-Roman and Colonial styles of architecture, with a plinth area of 2.5 equipped laboratories,library, herbarium, arboreta, printing press and experimental field areas for conducting forestry research, quite in keeping with the best of its kind anywhere in the world. Its museums, in addition to being a valuable source of scientific information, are a major attraction for tourists.

Eligibility :
B.Sc. with at least one of the subjects – Botany, Zoology, Environment or B.Sc. Forestry or Agriculture or BE Environment Science.

Application Form : http://fri.icfre.gov.in/UserFiles/File/InformationBulletin/Form-2009-2010.pdf

How to Apply :
Admission Procedure   :
The notification for entrance test is published in the selected leading newspapers including the Employment News in the month of January and the test is held in the month of May. Candidates are selected in order of merit on the basis of multiple choice objective type written test held at No. of centres. 15% and 7.5% of the seats are reserved for SC & ST candidates respectively, who fulfill the minimum admission requirements. Recent Supreme Court Admission announcement, information Bulletin and other details including the application forms can be downloaded

Foreign National  :
Reservation to the extent of 15% of the prescribed seats on supernumerary basis for Foreign Nationals is made for admission to each of the M.Sc. course available in the Institute provided they have passed the B.Sc. or equivalent qualifying examination from a University outside India and also fulfill the following conditions: (a) that the applications are routed through Indian Council for Cultural Relations / Ministry of Human Resource & Development (Dept. of  Education), Govt. of India, New Delhi

Fees Structure :http://fri.icfre.gov.in/UserFiles/File/Fee_Structure_2008.pdf

Contact:
Director,
Dr. S.S. Negi,IFS
Forest Research Institute,
P.O. New Forest- Dehradun (India)
Telephone : (+91 135-2755277)

For More Details : http://fri.icfre.gov.in/