B.Sc Forestry (Honours)
India’s forests are among the most biodiverse and ecologically vital on earth — and they face pressures that demand trained, passionate, and scientifically grounded professionals urgently.
The B.Sc. Forestry (Honours) programme at the Doon School of Modern Agriculture & Forestry prepares exactly these professionals. Delivered from Dehradun — headquarters of the Forest Research Institute and the undisputed forest science capital of India — the programme offers a depth of ecological immersion that no textbook can replicate.
Across four years, students build expertise in dendrology, silviculture, forest ecology, wildlife biology, wood science, forest management, GIS-based monitoring, non-timber forest products (NTFPs), and restoration ecology — while developing a deep understanding of how forests intersect with climate, communities, and commerce. The curriculum weaves sustainability, community forestry, and climate science into a cohesive narrative: forests are not just resources to be managed but living systems to be understood and safeguarded.
USPs of the Program
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350+
Campus Recruiters Every Year
23
States Represented on Campus
20+
Countries for Global Exposure
5
Countries — International Students
Career Opportunities
Indian Forest Service (IFS) — UPSC Civil Services
Research & Higher Education
Private Sector & Consulting
International & Development Sector
Entrepreneurship & Allied Fields
Emerging & High-Paying Roles
Course Structure
Programme Duration - 4 Years (8 Semesters) | Total Credits: 166 | As per NEP 2020 & OBE Framework
| Semester I | Semester II | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No. | Subject | Type | Credits | S.No. | Subject | Type | Credits |
| 1 | Agroforestry Systems & Management | CC | 3 | 1 | Wood Anatomy Sciences and Technology | CC | 2 |
| 2 | Introduction to Forest Resources | CC | 3 | 2 | Tree Seed and Nursery Technology | CC | 3 |
| 3 | Forest Plant Biology | CC | 3 | 3 | Forest Measurements and Inventory | CC | 3 |
| 4 | Silviculture — Principles and Practices | CC | 3 | 4 | Entrep. Dev. and Business Management | SEC | 3 |
| 5 | Environmental Science &Sustainability | VAC | 2 | 5 | Indian Constitution | VAC | 2 |
| 6 | General English | AEC | 2 | 6 | Communication Skills | AEC | 3 |
| 7 | Advanced Spreadsheets | SEC | 2 | 7 | Group Proficiency-2 | GP | 1 |
| 8 | Group Proficiency-1 | GP | 1 | ||||
| TOTAL | 19 | TOTAL | 17 | ||||
| Semester III | Semester IV | ||||||
| S.No. | Subject | Type | Credits | S.No. | Subject | Type | Credits |
| 1 | Principles of Genetics | CC | 3 | 1 | Forest Ecology and Management | CC | 3 |
| 2 | Forest Soil and Nutrient Management | CC | 3 | 2 | Commercial Forest Products and Utilization | CC | 3 |
| 3 | Forest Survey and Engineering | CC | 3 | 3 | Tree Harvesting and Ergonomics | CC | 2 |
| 4 | Wildlife Sciences | CC | 3 | 4 | Forest Policy and Legislation | CC | 2 |
| 5 | Forest Health and Protection | CC | 2 | 5 | Silviculture of Indian Trees | CC | 2 |
| 6 | Indian Knowledge System | VAC | 2 | 6 | Design Thinking and Innovation | VAC | 2 |
| 7 | QT & Logical Reasoning | AEC | 2 | 7 | QT & Logical Reasoning II | AEC | 2 |
| 8 | Social Internship | SEC | 4 | 8 | Open Elective | OE | 2 |
| 9 | Group Proficiency-3 | GP | 1 | 9 | Group Proficiency-4 | GP | 1 |
| Total | 23 | Total | 20 | ||||
| Semester V | Semester VI | ||||||
| S.No. | Subject | Type | Credits | S.No. | Subject | Type | Credits |
| 1 | Fundamentals of Tree Physiology | CC | 3 | 1 | Forest Biotechnology | CC | 3 |
| 2 | Plantation Forestry | CC | 3 | 2 | Essentials of Biochemistry | CC | 3 |
| 3 | Tree Improvement | CC | 3 | 3 | Statistical Methods | SEC | 3 |
| 4 | Wildlife and Protected Area Management | CC | 3 | 4 | Forest Business Management | MDE | 2 |
| 5 | Agricultural Marketing and Trade | MDE | 2 | 5 | Remote Sensing and GIS Application | CC | 2 |
| 6 | Introduction to ESG Principles | VAC | 2 | 6 | Watershed Planning and Management | CC | 2 |
| 7 | Personality Development | AEC | 3 | 7 | Agricultural Informatics and AI | SEC | 2 |
| 8 | Internship/Capstone Project | SEC | 4 | 8 | Food Laws and Standards | VAC | 2 |
| 9 | Group Proficiency-5 | GP | 1 | ||||
| Total | 24 | Total | 19 | ||||
| Semester VII | Semester VIII | ||||||
| S.No. | Subject | Type | Credits | S.No. | Subject | Type | Credits |
| 1 | FOWE — Forest Occupational Work Experience | CC | 8 | 1 | Forest Biomass, Energy and Biofuels | CC | 3 |
| 2 | Forest Economics and Marketing | CC | 3 | 2 | Trees Outside Forests | CC | 2 |
| 3 | Forest Landscape Restoration | CC | 2 | 3 | Elective I | CC | 3 |
| 4 | Professional Ethics | VAC | 2 | 4 | Elective II | CC | 3 |
| 5 | Public Relations Internships | SEC | 6 | 5 | Introduction to ESG Principles (II) | VAC | 2 |
| 6 | Capstone / Project Completion | SEC | 3 | ||||
| Total | 21 | Total | 16 | ||||
Programme Credit Summary
| Category | Credits | No. of Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses (CC) | 99 | 31 |
| Value Added Courses (VAC) | 16 | 8 |
| Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC) | 12 | 5 |
| Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) | 24 | 7 |
| Open Electives (OE) | 4 | 2 |
| Multi-Disciplinary Electives (MDE) | 6 | 3 |
| General Proficiency (GP) | 5 | 5 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 166 | 61 |
AI Integration — B.Sc. Forestry
The B.Sc. Forestry programme integrates 16+ AI tools across all 8 semesters, ensuring graduates are fluent in digital forestry. Key tools include:
| AI Tool | Key Feature | Primary Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| TreeAI | Rapid AI-based identification of Indian tree species for digital herbarium preparation | Forest Plant Biology, Silviculture of Indian Trees |
| BirdNET | Acoustic AI for bird call identification and biodiversity monitoring | Wildlife Sciences, FOWE |
| FlyPix AI | Object-detection AI for automated tree counting and canopy gap analysis | Silviculture, Forest Ecology, TOF |
| WildTrack AI | Non-invasive footprint/track recognition for species identification | Wildlife Sciences, FOWE |
| ArcGIS Pro AI | Advanced spatial modeling for LULC classification and watershed runoff simulation | Forest Survey, Watershed Mgmt |
| Google Earth Engine | Planetary-scale analysis for historical land-use and catchment modeling | Remote Sensing & GIS, ESG |
| CloudSeed AI | Deep learning for landscape-scale restoration, matching species to degraded soil profiles | Forest Landscape Restoration |
| WoodAI (Timbeter) | Computer vision for log counting and timber volume estimation | Wood Anatomy, Forest Measurements |
| SMART + AI | AI-assisted ranger patrol path modeling and poaching hotspot prediction | Wildlife & Protected Area Mgmt |
| DeepVariant | Genomic variant calling for forest tree improvement programs | Genetics, Tree Improvement, Biotech |
Fee Structure
B.Sc (Hons.) Forestry 2026-30
(Exit in 3 year will get B.Sc. Degree)
| Fees | I Semester | II Semester | III Semester | IV Semester | V Semester | VI Semester | VII Semester | VIII Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | 15,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tution Fee | 55,000 | 55,000 | 59,000 | 59,000 | 62,500 | 62,500 | 68,000 | 68,000 |
| University Examinations Fees | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 |
| Total | 75,500 | 60,500 | 64,500 | 64,500 | 68,000 | 68,000 | 73,500 | 73,500 |
| Security (Refundable) | - | - | 10,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Incidental Compulsory Charges | ||||||||
| Charges for Uniform (Dress Camp) | 9,500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Book Bank (EET Library) | 4,500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Career Development Cell Membership | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7,500 | - |
| Alumni Registration + 1 Year Enrollment | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5,000 |
| Online ERP Fee | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
*Scholarship amount (if any) will be calculated on B.Sc (Hons.) tuition fee for first year Rs. 55,000 per semester and subsequently thereafter.
Fee is subject to change. For updated fee structure kindly visit www.doonbusinessschool.com / www.dgu.ac
Scholarship
Scholarships for Undergraduate Students for 2026 intake
National & Specialty Level Scholarships
| Exam / Board | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% Waiver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th% (Central Board) | 80.00-84.9 | 85.00-89.9 | 90.00-92.5 | 92.60-94.9 | 95.00+ |
| JEE / CUET %tile | 75-79.9 | 80 - 84.9 | 85 - 89.9 | 90 - 94.9 | 95.00+ |
| NEET-UG %tile | 50-59.9 | 60-69.9 | 70-79.9 | 75-79.9 | 80.00+ |
| ICAR AIEEA (Rank) | 5k-8k | 3k-5k | 2k-3k | 1.5k-2k | 1-1500 |
| NERIST (NEE-II Forestry) | 70 - 74.9 | 75 - 79.9 | 80 - 84.9 | 85 - 89.9 | 90.00+ |
Regional & State Entrance Exams
Includes: UPCATET, MP PAT, KCET, TNAU, EAMCET, KEAM, MHT-CET, RAJUVAS & OUAT.
| Exam / Board | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% Waiver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard State CETs | 75-79.9 | 80 - 84.9 | 85 - 89.9 | 90-93.9 | 94.00+ |
| Bihar (BCECE) | 70-74.9 | 75-79.9 | 80-84.9 | 85-89.9 | 90.00+ |
| NE Exams (AAU/CAU) | 65-69.9 | 70-74.9 | 75-79.9 | 80-84.9 | 85.00+ |
| NE Board (12th %) | 75-79.9 | 80-84.9 | 85-89.9 | 90-92.9 | 93.00+ |
Rank-Based & University Specific
| Exam / Board | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% Waiver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUAT Rank | 2k-3k | 1.5k-2k | 1k-1.5k | 701-1k | 1k-700 |
| OUAT (Odisha) Rank | 3k - 4.5k | 2k - 3k | 1.5k - 2k | - | - |
| NE Exams: Covers NECET (AAU Jorhat) and CAU JEE (Imphal) | |||||
Note : Best 4 Core Subjects only (SUPW, Physical Education and Non-Academic Subjects will not be considered)
DBS Global University offers merit-based scholarships ranging from 10% to 50% on tuition fees to eligible students. Scholarships are available based on board examination percentages and national entrance examination scores (JEE, CUET, NEET, ICAR AIEEA, UPCATET, KCET, TNAU and others).
Scholarship For Uttarakhand Domicile
25% on Tuition Fee
Note
No two scholarships can be clubbed together. The scholarship is subject to renewal each semester based on academic performance (minimum 70% marks and 75% attendance). For detailed scholarship slabs, refer to the Program Prospectus.
Procedure
- Students registering for scholarship should apply on the prescribed form avaliable with the institute or on website at the time of interview before confirmation of admission. Students who do not apply before confirmation of admission wlil not be eligible for merit scholarship.
- Students should submit photocopies of all mark sheets and certificates required as above for entitling the scholarship.
- Upon your official confirmation of admission with the DBSG, you wlil receive a formal scholarship offer letter / confirmation.
- The scholarship wlil be disbursed semester wise.
- In case the result of the previous semester has not been declared tlil the last date of submission of fees for the next semester, the student may provisionally submit fees equivalent to the last semester fees but in case falis to get the required marks wlil have to submit the balance fees.
- Whlie applying for a scholarship and fliling in the percentage of class XII marks, applicants are required to consider the aggregate of Best 4 core subjects in their XII boards (SUPW, Physical Education and Non Academic Subjects wlil not be considered).
However the scholarship for 3rd semester onwards wlil be subject to:
In case any of the above criteria is not fulfliled the scholarship for the next semester wlil be withdrawn.
- 75% attendance to be maintained in each subject individually in the preceding semester. Please note that Third Semester Scholarship depends on First semester performance and Fourth semester Scholarship on second semester.
- 70% marks in cumulative score in all subjects.
- Students shall not be involved in any disciplinary action of misconduct where a penalty or fine is imposed by the Proctorial board.
- Students shall take a good moral character certificate from the course coordinator every year and submit the same with the Registrar.
- Students should give an undertaking of being avaliable at all time during the course for any brand ambassador activities and also in case of events/goodwlil programmes.
- There should be no discontinuation in study. In case of transfer to any other institute, the scholarship given wlil have to be refunded prior to issue of College Leaving Certificate.
- Students need to send a thank-you letter to the Board of Trustees for the Generous Scholarship every semester.
In case any of the above criteria is not fulfilled, the scholarship for the next semester will be withdrawn.
Disclaimer
Eligibility Criteria
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
4 Years
To pursue this program, students must have
Admission Process
Selection is based on a cumulative merit score comprisingPlacements
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