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4-Year UG • NIRF #90 • NAAC B++

B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru

Key numbers

NIRF Rank (University)

#90

NAAC Grade

B++

Annual Intake

40 Seats

Total Program Fee

₹72,000

Investment

₹0.7L total

~₹0.2L per year

  • Tuition Fee (per year)₹18,000per year

Are you eligible?

  • Class 12 Minimum Aggregate

    50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics

  • Mandatory Subjects

    Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics

Entrance exams

KCET

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Placement rate

55%

Top recruiters

State Forest DepartmentsWildlife Conservation OrganizationsForest Development CorporationsNGOsEnvironmental Consultancies

4-Year Academic Journey

  1. Year +0

    Foundation

    Forest Ecology & Biodiversity

  2. Year +1

    Core Skills

    Silviculture & Forest Mensuration

  3. Year +2

    Policy & Conservation

    Wildlife Management & Forest Policy

  4. Year +3

    Integration

    Agroforestry Systems, research project & placements

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Niche but Mission-Driven

This is a hyper-specialized path. If corporate salaries or metro city campuses are your vibe, this might not be it. But if conservation, fieldwork, and government roles excite you, this degree is a rare, affordable gateway.

The verdict

Worth considering

At just ₹72k total fees, it is a steal for a clear pathway into forest departments and conservation NGOs. However, the 40% data confidence and a 55% placement rate mean you should verify the latest stats with the university before committing. Best for students already sold on ecology and forestry careers.

Matches what you said

  • ✓ Budget-friendly education
  • ✓ Government and forest department jobs
  • ✓ Environmental and wildlife conservation

Doesn't match

  • ✗ High private-sector starting salary
  • ✗ Metro campus lifestyle
  • ✗ Broad interdisciplinary flexibility
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