College of Forestry, Vellanikkara - Kerala Agriculture University
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  • Public/Government Institute
  • Estd. 1986
M.Sc. in Forestry (Wild Life Sciences)
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M.Sc. in Forestry (Wild Life Sciences)
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College of Forestry, Vellanikkara - Kerala Agriculture University 
Overview

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Seat breakup

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M.Sc. in Forestry (Wild Life Sciences) - Batch of 2027
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Really good facilities and placements.
Placements: About 80 percent of students are placed in this course. There are only 25 seats. There is direct recruitment in the forest department for forestry students. We can work in NGOs, and also we can work as naturalists, etc. We will get many field works in this course.
Infrastructure: There are almost all facilities available in this course as well as in the department, like library, Wi-Fi, classrooms, etc. In the hostel, there is availability of a study room, and food is also available in the hostel. Types of sports like cricket, football, volleyball, badminton, etc., can be played
Faculty: Teachers are very knowledgeable and helpful in understanding all the doubt sessions. They will give many field sessions. 75 percent is the passing percentage in this course. In this course, the curriculum is relevant and it increases students’ interest to work in forests.
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M.Sc. in Forestry (Wild Life Sciences)
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College of Forestry, Vellanikkara - Kerala Agriculture University 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Can I get placement opportunity after completing M.Sc Agriculture in India?
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Yes, there are various opportunities for placements after completing an MSc in Agriculture in India. Here are some potential colleges that offer good placement packages in India:

Colleges for PlacementsAverage Package Offered
UAS Bangalore PlacementsINR 7.5 - 75 LPA
SKUAST PlacementsINR 28.07 LPA
DAIICT Gandhinagar PlacementsINR 12 LPA
ITM University PlacementsINR 10.5 LPA
Integral University PlacementsINR 9.3 LPA

Note: The information is sourced from the official body and may vary.

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Q:   Which courses does College of Forestry, Vellanikkara offer?
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College of Forestry, Vellanikkara provides programmes including B.Sc, M.Sc. in streams such as Science, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Agriculture, Forestry.
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Q:   Are there any specializations offered by College of Forestry, Vellanikkara?
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College of Forestry, Vellanikkara is a well-known institution for B.Sc, M.Sc. courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. College of Forestry, Vellanikkara has course specializations in Agriculture, Forestry.
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Q:   What is the salary of M.Sc Agriculture graduate?
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The salary of an MSc Agriculture student in India is based on  the specialization within Agriculture, the specific industry or sector they work in, the company or organization they are employed by, their level of experience, and the region in which they work. 

  • Entry-Level: INR 2.5 - 4.5 LPA
  • Mid-Level: INR 4.5 - 7.5 LPA
  • Senior-Level: INR 7.5 - 15 LPA
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M.Sc. in Forestry (Wild Life Sciences)
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College of Forestry, Vellanikkara - Kerala Agriculture University 
Placements

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Median SalaryINR 5.37 Lakh
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M.Sc. in Forestry (Wild Life Sciences)
 at 
College of Forestry, Vellanikkara - Kerala Agriculture University 
Entry Requirements

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OBC
SC
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  • 60%
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M.Sc. in Forestry (Wild Life Sciences)
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College of Forestry, Vellanikkara - Kerala Agriculture University 
Admission Process

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  • Written Test
  • Personal Interview
  • Final Selection

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College of Forestry, Vellanikkara - Kerala Agriculture University 
 
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M.Sc. in Forestry (Wild Life Sciences)
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College of Forestry, Vellanikkara - Kerala Agriculture University 
Contact Information

Address

Kerala Agricultural University
KAU, Vellanikkara

Thrissur ( Kerala)

Phone
04872370050

(For general query)

04872438401

(For admission query)

Email
citi@kau.in

(For general query)

deanforestry@kau.in

(For admission query)

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