B.Sc in Forensic Science course can be pursued in reputed Universities like Birsa Agricultural University, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, and Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Forest Economics, Forest Soil Science, Seed Technology, Nutrient Management, Wood Anatomy, etc are some of the areas covered under this four year course. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore offers admission on grounds of merit and practical test. In Birsa Agricultural University admissions is done on the basis of common entrance test conducted by ICAR/VCI or as per the decision of Jharkhand Combined Competitive Entrance Examination Board.

Course Curriculum of B.Sc in Forensic Science

Semester-I

• Computer Application
• Cytology & Genetics
• Elementary Mathematics
• Forest Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation
• General Biochemistry
• Human Development, Professional Ethics & Personality Development
• Introduction to Tree Science
• Moral & Value Education
• Physical Education
• Principles and practices of Silviculture
• Professional Communication and Technical Writing

Semester –II

• Agrometeorology
• Dendrology
• Environmental Studies I
• Forest Mensuration
• Fundamentals of Extension Education & Community Development
• Introduction to Forest Soil Science & Geology
• Principles of Forest Economics
• Surveying and Leveling
• Tree Seed Technology

Semester –III

• Fertility of Forest Soils
• Forest Entomology and Pest management
• Forest Management & Working Plan
• Forest Microbiology
• Livestock Management
• Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
• Nutrient Management
• Silvicultural Systems
• Wood Anatomy

Semester-IV

• Agroforestry & Social Forestry
• Environmental Studies II
• Forest Soil Survey, Land Use & Remote Sensing
• Fundamentals of Wildlife
• Nursery Management and Seedling Production
• Silviculture of Indian Trees
• Statistical Methods & Designs of Experiments
• Wood Science & Technology

Semester-V

• Wildlife Management & Biosphere
• Forest Utilization - I
• Logging & Ergonomics
• Forest Pathology & Disease Management
• Wood Seasoning and Preservation
• Tree Improvement
• Tree Physiology
• Commercial Forestry

Semester-VI

• Forest Biotechnology
• Forest Policy and legislation
• Forest Production Economics and Marketing
• Forest soils and Watershed Management
• Forest Utilization – II
• Fruit Production & Plantation crops
• Plantation Forestry
• Rangeland Management

Semester-VII

• Bio-Energy
• Climate Change
• Eco-Tourism
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Soil Water Management

Semester-VIII

• Forest Project
• Industrial Placement

Colleges offering B.Sc in Forestry

Dimoria College

• Birsa Agricultural University
• Dolphin (P.G.) Institute of Bio-Medical & Natural Sciences
• College of Forestry, Akola
• Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya
• Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth
• Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology
• Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth
• University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
• College of Horticulture & Forestry
• Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry
• Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
• Kannur University
• Central Agricultural University
• Kerala Agricultural University
• Maharana Pratap University of Agricultural and Technology (MPUAT)
• Gandhi Krishi Vignyan Kendra
• Marathwada Agriculture University
• Navsari Agricultural University
• Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
• Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences
• University of Agricultural Sciences - Dharwad

Admission Procedure for B.Sc in Forestry

Aspirants having completed their 10 + 2 class studies with Chemistry, Physics, and Biology/Mathematics can apply for this course. In University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore admissions are offered on the basis of candidate’s score in XII class. This is allowed only for candidates seeking admissions through general quota. Children of agriculturist’s can have admission through agriculturist quota. Here admissions are offered on the basis of 12th class marks along with score obtained in practical test. The practical test is conducted by the University to evaluate candidate’s knowledge in agriculture and related products. The test is conducted for 200 marks and those who score below 100 marks will be disqualified. In this test, candidates are required to identify 40 specimens in seeds, fertilizers, agri-equipments, etc.

In Birsa Agricultural University 85% of the admissions is done through Jharkhand Combined Competitive Entrance Examination Board, Ranchi. Rest of the seats is filled on the basis of entrance test conducted by ICAR/VCI. Admission process for the course varies with institution.