FCRI Mettupalayam News & Updates 2025: Notifications, Notice, Result

Hi, to apply for M.Sc. Forestry at Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam, you must have a BSc degree in relevant fields like Forestry, Agriculture, Botany, or Environmental Science. Make sure you fulfil the criteria for eligibility, finish the application process on schedule, and get ready for an entrance exam or admission based on merit.

Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc. Forestry Admission

In order to be eligible for Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam's M.Sc. Forestry program, the following requirements must be fulfilled:

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.) in Forestry, Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or other life science-related degree from a recognised university.
• The candidate must have received at least 50% in the qualifying degree examination (general category), with exceptions for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) as per the institution's regulation.

Minimum Marks Requirement:

• For general candidates, a qualifying exam (B.Sc.) score of 50% to 55% is required, with some exceptions for SC/ST/OBC categories.

Age Limit:

• Admission usually requires a minimum age of 19 years. However, the maximum age limit may vary, thus it is recommended that you consult the specific criteria published by TNAU or the FC&RI admission portal.

Admission Process for M.Sc. Forestry Admission

Step 1: Application Form

• To apply for an M.Sc. in Forestry at Forest College and Research Institute, you must first complete the online application form found on Tamil Nadu Agricultural University's (TNAU) official website.
• The institution often issues the application forms in May or June, so be sure to note the opening and closing dates.
• Complete the application form by entering your personal information, educational background, and any other necessary facts.

Step 2: Entrance Exam (If applicable)

• TNAU Entrance Exam: In certain years, applicants to the M.Sc. Forestry program may be required to sit for an entrance exam administered by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU).  
  •  The admission exam often assesses candidates' understanding of environmental science, zoology, botany, and forestry.
  • For information about any updates regarding the entrance exam or whether admission is determined solely by merit, visit the TNAU website.  
• Merit-Based Admission: In certain years, admissions are made only on the basis of merit, or your B.Sc. degree marks.

Step 3: Selection and Counseling

• Selected candidates will be notified for counselling following the entrance exam (if applicable) or in accordance with the undergraduate degree merit list.
• You will need to provide your original documentation for verification during the counselling process (such as your grade reports, certificates, community certificates, etc.).
• You will be given a spot in the M.Sc. Forestry program following verification.

Step 4: Fee Payment and Enrollment

You will be formally admitted to the program once you have paid the entrance fees and finished your enrolment after getting the allotment.

3. Documents Required for Admission

When applying for M.Sc. Forestry, you will need to provide the following documents (if applicable):

• B.Sc. degree certificate and mark sheets (from a recognized university).
• Proof of age (birth certificate or class 10 certificate).
• Community certificate (for reserved category students).
• Caste certificate (if applicable).
• Passport-sized photographs.
• Entrance exam scorecard (if an entrance exam is required).
• Transfer certificate and conduct certificate from the previous institution.

I hope your question was answered satisfactorily. Still, if you have any queries, please post them in our QnA section.

Good-luck!

Dear student,

Although it was the 1st of August and 33 days had passed after the exam, NTA published the ICAR PG/ PhD 2024 answer key on August 13, 2024, through an official notification. The National Testing Agency (NTA) administered the All India Competitive Examinations (AICE) - JRF/SRF (PhD)-2024 and the All India Entrance Examination for Admission AIEEA (PG) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for acceptance to PG and PhD degree programs for the educational year 2024-25. The test was administered in 91 cities at 170 sites where nearly 41,148 out of the 46,452 applicants admitted to the examination showed up. On the NTA's official website @exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/, students' recorded answers, post-exam inquiries, and preliminary answer keys were available. Students were also encouraged to submit objections (if any). The subject matter experts validated all requests that were submitted, and the finalised, approved ICAR AIEEA final answer key 2024 was utilised to process the results. Furthermore, Applicants can read, download, and print their scorecards by logging in to the official portal with their application ID and birthdate. It is recommended applicants regularly check the ICAR portal @icar.org.in, for updates on the next phases in the admissions procedure.

Forest College and Research Institute admissions are currently ongoing. Candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria set for the courses. Once the eligibility criteria is met, they can proceed with the final stages in the admission process.