FRI Entrance Exam 2026: Registration Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Result, Pattern & Syllabus

Forest Research Institute (Deemed) University conducts FRI Entrance Exam in order to shortlist aspirants for master’s programmes offered by the institute. On the basis of a candidate’s score in FRI Entrance Exam, he/she is shortlisted for admission in courses such as – MSc Forestry, MSc Wood Science & Technology, MSc Environment Management and MSc Cellulose & Paper Technology. After reorganization of Forestry Research in the country and creation of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) in 1988, the training and research centres were given an independent status of institutes. Forest Research Institute, now one of the institutes under ICFRE, was conferred the status of Deemed University in December 1991 on the recommendations of the U.G.C., Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.

The following table brings the important features or highlights of the exam.

Candidates need to meet FRI Entrance Exam 2023 eligibility criteria as is fixed by the Academic Council of Forest Research Institute.

MSc Forestry

Candidates meet the eligibility criteria for MSc Forestry course offered at Forest Research Institute if they possess Bachelor’s degree in Science with at least one of the subject from Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics and Zoology or a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Forestry.

MSc Wood Science & Technology

Candidates meet the eligibility criteria for MSc Wood Science & Technology course offered at Forest Research Institute if they possess Bachelor’s degree with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or BSc degree in Forestry.

MSc Environment Management

Candidates meet the eligibility criteria for MSc Environment Management course offered at Forest Research Institute if they possess three years Bachelor’s degree in any branch of basic or applied Sciences or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or Agriculture or BE in Environment Science.

MSc Cellulose & Paper Technology

Candidates meet the eligibility criteria for MSc Cellulose & Paper Technology course offered at Forest Research Institute if they possess three years Bachelors' Degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects or if they have completed their BE/BTech (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with minimum 50% aggregate).

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates meet Forest Research Institute entrance exam eligibility criteria if they possess at least 50% aggregate marks at the BSc level/MSc if they belong to General category and 45% if they belong to SC/ST category.

Age Limit for In-Service Candidates

The maximum age limit in respect of in-service candidate to MSc Environment Management course shall be 50 years. The age shall be reckoned as on July 31 of the year of admission and no further relaxation will be given in any case.

Candidates can go through the admission process for FRI Entrance Exam 2023 below:

Step 1: Fill FRI Entrance Exam Application Form

The FRI application form can be downloaded from the University website www.fridu.edu.in. The candidates have to submit duly filled Application form along with fee of INR1500/- in the form of
Demand Draft from any Nationalized Bank in the favour of Registrar, FRI Deemed to be University, Dehradun. The last date of receipt of completed application form is April 17, 2023.
(Forms received after the last date will not be accepted in any ciruumstances). It is advised to send the application form by Registered Post, Speed Post/Courier. Postal delay will not be accepted as a plea to entertain applications after the last date.

Step 2: Get FRI Entrance Exam Admit Card

FRI entrance exam 2023 admit card is sent to candidates on their registered email address. The hall ticket for Forest Research Institute comprises of the candidate’s roll number as well as test centre details like address and code.

Step 3: Appear for FRI Entrance Test

For the 2023-24 academic year, the FRI Entrance Exam will be conducted in online mode, which will be a Remote Proctored Entrance Examination. Students will have to appear for the entrance exam from their homes and give the exams from their laptop or desktop. The varsity will not be held responsible if the candidate is unable to appear or sit for the entrance exam. Generally as done in the past, candidates need to appear for the written exam for Forest Research Institute admissions as per the date, time and test centre address mentioned on their admit card. FRI Entrance Exam is of three hours duration wherein candidates need to attempt multiple-choice questions.

Step 4: Check FRI Entrance Exam Result

FRI Entrance Exam 2023 result is declared on the official website of the Forest Research Institute as well as by post.

Step 5: Take Part in Counselling

Candidates who have been shortlisted for admission need to appear for counselling as per the schedule and time shared with them. At the time of FRI counselling, candidates need to appear in person along with their documents/certificates and pay the admission fee.

FRI Entrance Exam 2020 test centres have been declared. FRI Exam is scheduled to be conducted across 12 exam centres, which are as mentioned below:

Q. What programmes are offered at FRI University?

Q. Does FRI University offer MSc in Wood Science?

Q. What is the admission procedure at FRI University?

Q. Is the FRI Entrance Exam in offline mode or online mode?

Q. How many seats are reserved for SC/STs at FRI University?

Q. Are postgraduate Diploma courses offered at FRI University?

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for MSc in Environment Management?

Q. What is the application fee for FRI Entrance Exam?

Q. How much percentage is required to be eligible for any Postgraduate course?

Q. What is the duration of the FRI Entrance Exam?

Q. What is the seat intake for MSc Forestry?