The course is solely dedicated towards processing of wood as a form of renewable raw material.  The main subjects concerned in the course can be enlisted as wood processing, engineering material science, and production of the sawn timber, forest products, veneer, cellulose, furniture, wood processing machines, business administration and the legislation. The candidates pursuing the course can be benefited with enormous job opportunities in various diversified fields. These fields are well known as the evergreen aspects of the running market. The timber trade, timber industry and the research fields benefit these candidates with various high profile jobs.  

Eligibility:

The eligibility criterion for the course requires a candidate to have passed 10+2 or its equivalent from any recognized university or board. However, knowledge of the candidate of a foreign language is rendered preference.

Course Outlook:

The course calls for a duration of 3.5 years, which is divided among seven semesters of 6 months each. Moreover, there is a provision of one-year internship in the program. The faculty also offers a dual programme, which sums up the industrial vocational training or technical training and the academic studies.

Job Prospects:

There exist enormous job profiles for the graduates in wood science and technology. The candidates are heartily welcomed in the timber trade, research and timber industry. They can also stand with the managing functions in various enterprises, offices and diverse institutions.

Best Places to Pursue:

Institute of Wood Science and Technology, Bangalore

Forest Research Institute