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

Forest Research Institute Entrance Exam 2025 ( FRI Entrance Exam )

Rakshit Prabhakar
Updated on Oct 7, 2025 16:34 IST

By Rakshit Prabhakar

FRI (Forest Research Institute) Dehradun Entrance Exam 2026 notification will be released on the official website. FRI, the examination conducting authority declared the FRI admission process timeline for admissions to the MSc degree programs offered at Forest Research Institute.

The FRI Entrance Exam application form is likely to be out in February. Before filling out the registration form, students are advised to check the FRI Exam 2026 eligibility criteria. It must be filled out in the offline mode and bring the INR 1500; students need to send it to the registrar.

Postal delay will not be accepted as a plea to entertain applications after the last date, which was March 10, 2025. FRI Entrance Exam Pattern 2025 depicts that there will be 200 MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) asked from various domains like Basic Sciences, Arithmetic and Quantitative abilities, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, and English Comprehension. The exam authority has also specified the FRI Entrance Exam 2025 Syllabus for the candidates' preparation. 

 

Table of content
  • What is FRI Entrance Exam?
  • FRI Entrance Exam 2025 Important Dates
  • FRI Entrance Exam Highlights
  • FRI Entrance Exam Admission Process
  • FRI Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026
  • FRI Entrance Exam 2026 Seat Intake
  • FRI Entrance Exam Centres 2026
  • FRI Entrance Exam 2026 Contact Information
  • FRI Entrance Exam FAQs
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What is FRI Entrance Exam?

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.

Following the country's restructuring of Forestry Research and establishment of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) in 1988, training and research institutions were declared as institutes in autonomous status. Forest Research Institute (FRI), which is now one of institutes under ICFRE, was also granted Deemed University status in December 1991 on the recommendations of U.G.C., Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The FRI Entrance Exam will be conduct for the objective of identifying the best qualified candidate for admission to a number of master's and doctoral programs of Forest Research Institute (FRI) Deemed University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the frequency of conducting FRI entrance exam in a year?
A: 

The FRI Entrance Exam is conducted once a year typically in the month of June.

Q:   How to prepare for FRI entrance exam?
A: 

Here are some tips on how to prepare for the FRI Entrance Exam:

Understand the syllabus, Gather study materials, Create a study plan, Solve practice problems, Join a study group.

FRI Entrance Exam 2025 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of FRI Entrance Exam 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
Jun ' 25

FRI Entrance Exam 2025 Counselling Process

May ' 25

FRI Entrance Exam 2025

May ' 25

FRI Entrance Exam 2025 Admit Card

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FRI Entrance Exam Highlights

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

Details

Particulars

Exam Name

FRI Entrance Exam

Conducting Body

Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun

Exam Mode

Online

Exam Level

State Level Exam

Exam Medium

English

Exam Duration

3 Hours

Total Marks

200

Application Fee

Rs 1,500

Official Website

http://fridu.edu.in/

 
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Q:   What are the types of questions asked in FRI entrance exam?
A: 

Multiple choice questions will be asked in the FRI entrance exam.

Q:   When will be FRI entrance exam 2025 conducted?
A: 

The FRI Entrance Exam was conducted on May 4, 2025. The counseling round has also been concluded.

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FRI Entrance Exam Admission Process

Candidates can go through the admission process for the FRI Entrance Exam 2025 below:

Step 1: Fill FRI Entrance Exam Application Form

The FRI application form was downloaded from the University website www.fridu.edu.in. The candidates had to submit the duly filled Application form along with a fee of INR1500/- in the form of a Demand Draft from any Nationalized Bank in the favour of Registrar, FRI Deemed to be University, Dehradun.
(Forms received after the last date will not be accepted in any circumstances). It was 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 2025 admit card was sent to candidates at their registered email address. The hall ticket for Forest Research Institute comprised the candidate’s roll number as well as test centre details like address and code.

Step 3: Appear for FRI Entrance Test

For the 2025-25 academic year, the FRI Entrance Exam will be conducted in online mode, which is a Remote Proctored Entrance Examination. Students have to appear for the entrance exam from their homes and take the exams from their laptops or desktops. 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. The FRI Entrance Exam was of three hours duration, wherein candidates need to attempt multiple-choice questions.

Step 4: Check FRI Entrance Exam Result

FRI Entrance Exam 2025 result was declared on the official website of the Forest Research Institute as well as by post.

Step 5: Be in Counselling

The students need to participate in the counselling for the allotment of their college.

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Q:   How to fill FRI entrance exam application form?
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You can use these steps to apply for FRI Entrance Exam:

Step 1: Visit the official website.

Step 2: Then go to the admissions page. 

Step 3: Click on 'Information Bulletin' which will be present on the admission site. 

Step 4: Download the Information Bulletin for FRI Entrance Exam. 

Step 6: Take a print out of the application form. admit card and registration form which will be mentioned in the information bulletin. 

Step 7: Fill all the details as required, paste the passport size picture in the required places.

Step 8: Send it to the Institute bank along with the demand draft. 

Q:   When will FRI entrance exam 2025 admit card be released?
A: 

The FRI Entrance Exam 2025 admit card already been released in the fourth week of April 2025.

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FRI Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates need to meet FRI Entrance Exam 2026 eligibility criteria as 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 reckoned as on July 31 of the year of admission and no further relaxation will be given in any case.

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Q:   What is minimum qualifying marks for allowing candidate in appearing in the FRI written test?
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The minimum qualifying marks for allowing candidate in appearing in the written test shall be 50 percent in aggregate at B.Sc. level/M.Sc. level prescribed for admission to the different courses in respect of general category candidates and 45 percent aggregate in respect of SC/ST candidate.

Candidates selected for written test based on the academic requirement will be informed of the date, time and venue of written test through a letter under certificate of posting duly signed by and bearing the official stamp of the FRI (Deemed) University Office.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for FRI Entrance Test?
A: 

Eligibility for the written test is:

a. Candidate to be called for the written test shall have a minimum qualification prescribed for the purpose for the various courses.

b. There will be a written test for admission to M.Sc. Courses and Post Master Diploma Course on the following subjects:

  1. Basic Sciences including Social Scienc
  2. Arithmetic and Quantitative abilities, Computational ability, Quantitative reasoning, Interpretation of Tables, Graphs, etc.
  3. General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  4. English Language, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Idioms, etc.
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FRI Entrance Exam 2026 Seat Intake

Here is the tentative breakdown of the student intake and the seats that are reserved for Indian nationals and foreign nationals. 

Course

No of Seats

Indian Nationals

Foreign Nationals

MSc Forestry

37

6

MSc Wood Science & Technology

37

6

MSc Environment Management

37

6

MSc Cellulose & Paper Technology

26

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Q:   How are seats reserved to various categories for admissions to the master's degree programme at the Forest Research Institute?
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Forest Research Institute has divided the seats available for the Masters degree programme under the following criteria:

  • SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES: Fifteen percent (15%) of the total available seats shall be reserved for scheduled castes and seven and half percent (7.5%) for scheduled tribe candidates subject to their being otherwise suitable.\
  • OTHER BACKWARD CLASSE (OBC): The reservation to OBC is being provided as per the policy of the Govt. of India as
    defined by National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).
  • PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED: 3% reservation to the persons with Disabilities under the persons with Disabilities
    (Equal opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 Chapter
    No. 39.
  • IN-SERVICE CANDIDATES: Five seats shall be reserved in M.Sc. Environment Management course for in-service
    candidates working in Government Departments/Autonomous bodies under the Central/State/Union Territory/ICFRE.
  • FOREIGN NATIONALS: Reservation to the extent of 15% of the prescribed seats on supernumerary basis for
    Foreign Nationals shall be made for admission to each M.Sc. course available in the Institute. 

 

Q:   What are the dates for the FRI Entrance Exam 2025 orientation programme?
A: 

Seleected candidates for the MSc courses offered by the Forest Research Institute for the academic session 2025-2026, need to attend the orientation programme which will be starting from Fourth week of July, 2025, tentaively from 10 am onwards at the examination hall of the isntitute. 

The programme will an inaugral session of the orientation programme which will highlight the students about the programme curriculum. The last date for attending the inaugral programme offered to the selected canddiates will be first week of August, 2025, tentatively. 

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FRI Entrance Exam Centres 2026

FRI Entrance Exam 2026 test centres have not been declared so far. But this is according to the previous year.

Test Centre Code

Test Centre

1

Dehradun

2

Jabalpur

3

Bangalore

4

Kolkata

5

Chandigarh

6

Delhi

7

Lucknow

8

Jodhpur

9

Shimla

10

Ranchi

11

Coimbatore

12

Jorhat

 

 
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Q:   When will FRI Entrance Exam 2025 notification releasing?
A: 

FRI Entrance Exam 2025 application form already released on its official website http://fridu.edu.in/ in the first week of February, 2025. The last date of receipt of the completed application form notified in the due course of time. 

Q:   When will FRI entrance exam 2025 registration start?
A: 

FRI Entrance Exam 2025 registration process for admissions to the masters degree programme will start in the first week of February, 2025, tentatively. Interested applicants can visit the official website to download the FRI entrance exam application form 2025. The application form must be filled out in offline mode, and then, along with the demand draft of INR 1500, candidates need to send it as a registration.

Candidates are advised to keep checking the FRI website regularly for the latest updates on the FRI Entrance Exam 2025 registration. In the meantime, candidates can start preparing for the exam by reviewing the syllabus and gathering study materials.

FRI Entrance Exam 2026 Contact Information

Forest Research Institute (Deemed) University, Dehradun

Kaula garh Road,

PO. IPE 248195

Phone No: 0135-2751826

Email: enquires@fridu.edu.in

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Q:   What could be the possible reasons for the rejection of the FRI Entrance Exam application form?
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Reasons for rejection of FRI Entrance Exam application forms:

  •  Non-submission of self-attested identical recent photographs at all appropriate places.
    (Xeroxed copy/copies of photographs shall not be accepted.)
  • Lack of signature of the candidate at any of the appropriate place.
  • Submission of application form by a candidate after erasing the entries made earlier by another candidate.
  • FRI Deemed to be University has the right to cancel, at any stage, the admission of a
    candidate who is admitted to a course to which he/she is not entitled, being unqualified or
    ineligible in accordance with the rules and regulations in force.
Q:   I am a B.Sc biotechnology student. Can I give FRI exam for M.Sc in forestry?
A: 
Hi, For M.Sc Forestry, candidates meet the eligibility criteria for M.Sc. 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. Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates meet Forest Research Institute entrance exam eligibility criteria if they possess at least 50% aggregate marks at the B.Sc Level/M.Sc, if they belong to General category and 45%, if they belong to SC/ST category. Thanks.
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FRI Entrance Exam FAQs

Candidates can go through the FRI Entrance Exam 2026 FAQs from here:

 

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Q:   What is the syllabus to prepare for M.Sc forestry competitive exam? I am a B.Sc agriculture student.
A: 
Duration: Duration of most of the top M.Sc entrance exams such as NEST and TIFR Entrance Exam is typically three hours. However, the duration might change depending on the college/ university policy and/ or the M.Sc subject a candidate is giving the exam for. Types of questions: Questions that appear in M.Sc entrance exams are usually objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). However, few M.Sc entrance exams also include numeric questions. For instance, IIT JAM exam contains a different section for numeric questions, called Numerical Answer Type (NAT). Here, the answer for each question is a number. Marking scheme: Marking scheme for most M.Sc entrance exams is such that 1 3 marks are awarded for each correct answer and 0.5 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. Therefore, candidates are recommended to mark their answers carefully. For exams where negative marking exists, candidates are also recommended not to attempt a question if they are unsure of the answer. Number of questions: Total number of questions usually varies in different M.Sc entrance exams depending on the pattern a college/ university is following. However, an M.Sc entrance exam can typically have questions ranging from 60 150. Total marks: Similar to the total number of questions, total marks that a candidate can score in an M.Sc entrance exam also vary. However, maximum marks that candidates can score in the entrance exam can range from 100 450. Know M.Sc entrance exam syllabus
Q:   When is the entrance exam for M.Sc. Wood Science and technology.
A: 
Hello, M.Sc Wood Science & Technology Colleges Kerala Agricultural University KAU, Thrissur Forest Research Institute FRI, Dehradun The institutes look for a graduation in Science with minimum 50 % marks, as the eligibility criteria for admission in this course. There are also provisions of an entrance test conducted by the institute, as the selection criteria. However, the students with a background of graduation in wood Science and technology have preferences.
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Answered 3 weeks ago

The FRI Entrance Exam covers a wide range of topics in forestry, environmental science, and natural resource management. The following are some of the types of questions that are typically asked in the exam.

Multiple choice questions are the most common type of question asked in the FRI Entrance Exam

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The FRI Entrance Exam was conducted on May 4, 2025. The counseling round has also been concluded.

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Multiple choice questions will be asked in the FRI entrance exam.

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