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Forest Research Institute - [FRI]

P.O. New Forest,, India • 2480063.9(10)
VerifiedEstd. 1906UGC
Founded
1906

About Forest Research Institute - [FRI]

Forest Research Institute (Deemed to be University) Dehradun is first to begin forest research in India. After independence, it was renamed as Forest Research Institute and Colleges. In 1988 FRI Dehradun was considered as one of the institutes under autonomous organizations ICFRE (Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change- Government of India). The institute offers masters, diplomas and doctoral programs. The admissions to all the courses of the institution is done on the basis of various entrance test conducted by the institute itself. Check FRI Dehradun Admission 2024

FRI Dehradun Key Points:

The FRI campus is situated in a green area spread over 450 hectares, with the backdrop of the outer Himalayas. Its main building is a national heritage that was inaugurated in 1929. Style by Gregg Greco in Roman Architecture Bloomfield consists of 2.5 equipped laboratories, library, plantations, printing presses and experimental areas for conducting wild research, anywhere in the world. They also have a museum which is a great tourist attraction.

FRI Dehradun Courses

Course Name

Eligibility

M.Sc. Forestry

B.Sc. with anyone compulsory subject as Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology / B.Sc. in Agriculture Or Forestry.

FRI M.Sc. Entrance Exam

M.Sc. Wood Science & Technology

B.Sc. PCM / B.Sc. Forestry

M.Sc. Environment Management

Bachelor’s in basic Or Applied Sciences/

B.Sc. in Agriculture Or Forestry / B.E. in Environmental Science

M.Sc. Cellulose & Paper Technology

B.Sc. with Chemistry as compulsory subject/ B.E. Or B.Tech. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

P.M.D. Natural Resource Management

M.Sc. in any discipline

PG Diploma in Aroma Technology

B.Sc. with Chemistry as one of the compulsory subjects

Ph.D. Forestry

At least 55% in M.Sc. (relevant discipline)

For direct admission: UGC-NET (JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (JRF) / GATE in the previous 2 years is required

FRI Dehradun Admission Procedure:

  • Forms are made available at the Registrar’s office or by post at a payment of INR 1200, which has to be duly filled by the candidate.
  • Certificates must be attached properly along with the form to be posted well in time.
  • Candidates will be further shortlisted for an entrance test with negative marking. 50% for general and 45% for SC/ST are minimum qualifying marks.

The students will be notified of their results by post from the University and the list of shortlisted candidates for admission will be put up on the University’s Notice Board.

Check FRI Fee Structure

Courses & Fees

Explore Courses

Compare fees, eligibility, duration, exams, and specializations in a compact view.

Courses
2
Lowest Fee
₹88,100
Highest Fee
₹88,100
Streams
1
Science
Admission
Last Date for Submission of Application Forms for Admission 2025 [M.Sc]
Start: 31 Mar 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
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Accepted Exams
FRI MSc2025
19 May 25
Specializations
4 available
Forestry
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Forestry)
1st Year Fee
₹88,100
Total Fee
₹1,73,200
Cutoff
N/A
Wood Science & Technology
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Wood Science & Technology)
1st Year Fee
₹88,100
Total Fee
₹1,73,200
Cutoff
N/A
Environmental Management
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Environmental Management)
1st Year Fee
₹88,100
Total Fee
₹1,73,200
Cutoff
N/A
Cellulose & Paper Technology
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Cellulose & Paper Technology)
1st Year Fee
₹88,100
Total Fee
₹1,63,700
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
N/A
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Specializations
1 available
Forestry
Ph.D. (Forestry)
1st Year Fee
N/A
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N/A
Cutoff
N/A

Admission Process

Admission to Forest Research Institute - [FRI] is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Accepted Entrance Exams

FRI MSc
Placements & Recruiters

Forest Research Institute - [FRI] Placement Details

Forest Research Institute - [FRI] in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

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Campus Facilities

Forest Research Institute - [FRI] Facilities

Forest Research Institute - [FRI] in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.

Total Facilities
9
Academic Support
3
Student Life
5
  • Hostel
    Student Life

    Hostel

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Medical
    Student Life

    Medical

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Library
    Academic

    Library

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Sports
    Campus Life

    Sports

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Gym
    Campus Life

    Gym

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Auditorium
    Campus Life

    Auditorium

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Laboratory
    Academic

    Laboratory

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Classrooms
    Academic

    Classrooms

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Security
    Facility

    Security

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

Faculty

Sh. Arun Singh Rawat

Director

Dr. Sanjay Naithani

Retd. Scientist-G Cellulose & Paper Division (External faculty)

Dr. P.K. Gupta

Scientist and Head, Department of Cellulose & Paper

Dr. S.P. Singh

Retd. Scientist-D Cellulose & Paper Division (External faculty)

Mr. Jaipal Singh Rawat

Research Assistant-I Cellulose & Paper Division

Er. O.P. Bhatt

Retd. Research Officer, Cellulose & Paper Division (External faculty)

Dr. Salil Dhawan

Programme Co-ordinator

Contact Information

P.O. New Forest,<br> India

Pincode: 248006

0135-2224439

2751826

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