All the related candidates who participated and qualified for Vishwavidyalaya Entrance test 2018 in Department of Forestry, Wildlife & Environmental Sciences; you are suggested to check the counselling schedule, seat availability, counselling and admission procedure at below.
Important links
Counselling and Admission Notice for Pre Ph.D. Course Work in Forestry [23.7.14]
Counselling and Admission Notice for B.Sc. Forestry & M.Sc. Forestry [28.6.14]
VET result of Integrated UG/PG in Forestry (B.Sc,+M.Sc.) [14.06.14]
Department of Forestry, Wildlife & Environmental Sciences
Head: Dr. S. S. Dhuria
The Department of Forestry, Wildlife & Environmental Sciences was established in the year 1989 with the aim to provide world class professionals to produce skilled manpower and professionals for Forest Deapartment of the country and its rich floral biodiversity management. The syllabi of B.Sc. and M.Sc. programmes include studies of all segments of forestry, wildlife, environmental sciences with a view to provide the students knowledge and skills that are at par with the best anywhere. The departments organize lecture of eminent forest scientists and academicians. The National Seminars and Symposiums are organized on regular basis on recent and tropical themes of Forestry & Environmental Sciences. Excursions to plantation areas, natural forest and forest nurseries are the regular features in the curriculum to make the subject better under stood.
The Department currently strive to deals with the solution based forestry education and research through a number of research/ developmental projects and grant-in aid sanctioned by various Government agencies eg., Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE), Chhattisgarh Council of Science & Technology (CCOST), Ministry of Environment and Forest, Ministry of Rural Development, University Grant Commission etc.
The department deals with the emerging issues in the forest sciences, including global concerns such as climate change, forest genetic conservation of biological diversity, watershed management through remote sensing, bioprospecting of forest products, sustainable management and development of resources. The department also assists in the transfer of technology to the users viz., farmers/orchardists, state forest departments and different voluntary organizations. The Department has a good state liaison with forest department, forest based industries, research institutions, Non Governmental Organition (NGOs) and the ICFRE to provide better exposure to practical/ field operations in forestry and also to create awareness and open up new vistas for training and placement of students. A large number of alumni are working with reputed organizations, forest based industries, NGOs both in India and abroad.
Courses available
| Courses offered | Course code | Seats | Duration | Eligibility for admission |
| B.Sc. Forestry | 201 | 60 | 4-Years/ 8- Semesters | Minimum 50% aggregate at 10+2 level with Bio./Math/Agriculture from any recognized Board or equivalent. |
| M.Sc. Forestry & Environmental Sciences | 319 | 30 | 2-Years/ 4- Semesters | B. Sc. Forestry/B. Sc. under 10+2+3 pattern with minimum 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent with Forestry/Biology/ Maths/ Agriculture/ Environmental Science as one subject from recognized university / institute. |
| Ph.D. | – | – | – | Through VRET |
Specialization available at M.Sc. level Forestry, Wildlife & Environmental Science programme:
1. Forest Genetic Resources 2. Forest Management
*50% seats are reserved for B.Sc. Forestry Students of this University (GGV).
Important dates
Declaration of Results: 02 June 2018
Counselling (For VET): 01 July 2018
Last date of Admission (For VET): 15 July 2018
For any queries regarding above topic, please ask us through below comment session (or) direct contact through below given contact details.
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
Bilaspur (C.G.) 495 009 India
Email: dranjilagupta@gmail.com
Phone: 07752-260283 (Off) 07752-260283