B.Sc Forestry

I understand it feels tough seeing your rank reach 56,000. The general cutoff for B.Sc. Forestry at Ponnampet is much higher—around 9,800. At this rank, a seat under the general category isn't possible. Still, if you belong to a reserved category (like ST/SC/OBC), you might have a chance—those cutoffs are usually lower.

So don't lose hope yet. Make sure you attend all rounds of counselling and check category-wise cutoffs.

The online application for the academic year 2025-26 for the Bachelor of Science (Honors) Forestry programme at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) was opened on 9 May 2025 and was active for almost 30 days, closing around June 8-16, 2025.

For the general category it is 190-195 and around 200 for class 12. For SC/ST category the cutoffs are comparatively lower, around 180. For admission, apply during TNAU counselling. The application opens in June or July, through the online TNAU portal. Next there will be a fee payment and document submission.

While the typical eligibility for a Bachelor of Science BSc in Forestry requires class 12 in the Science stream with physics chemistry and biology or physics chemistry Mathematics and Biology with the minimum aggregate score of around 50% a computer science student may be eligible in certain cases specifically if they have a background that includes biology or if the university offers a bridge course.

Several universities in India offer B.Sc. degrees in Environmental Science and Forestry. For Environmental Science, consider Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Central University of Jharkhand, or TERI University. For Forestry, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (Pantnagar) and Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (Bhubaneswar) are good options. Additionally, some universities like University of Calcutta and Lovely Professional University offer both degrees. 

Having a bachelor's degree in forestry offers a rewardig career based on managing and conserving vital natural resources. It provides you with the knowledge and skills to address critical environmental issues like climate change and biodiversity issues.

This can help you explore jobs in both the private as well as government fields as forestry majors.