FRI Dehradun :Courses, Fees, Ranking, Admission, Placement
Dehradun, India
Forest Research Institute - [FRI] ,Dehradun ,Uttarakhand
Overview
Latest Updates
- Admissions for the 2025-2026 academic year are open for all courses.
- Training program on seed and nursery technology.
- Workshop on wood seasoning and preservation.
- FRI concluded a 3 day training session to enhance the forestry skills.
- On October 21,2024, Renu singh, IFS,Director of ICFRE-FRI, addressed 29 trainees”Seasoning and Preservation.
Forest Research Institute [FRI] was established in 1906 and is a Deemed university in Dehradun . The university is accredited with an 'A' grade by the NAAC and consistently ranks top among the forest research universities in India.
FRI offers popular courses such as Btech, MBA, Bio.Tech., B.Sc. in Forensic Science ,MSc, BTECH(Chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering ). The admission process of FRI includes merit-based selection and entrance tests for specific programs, with competitive cutoffs varying annually. Applicants must have a 10+2 score of 50% marks (for general/OBC) and 45%(for SC/ST) from a recognized board. FRI university has a strong placement rate, with over 90% of eligible students securing jobs each year. Top recruiters at FRI include ICICI Bank, Orient Paper Mills, Star Paper Mills, ITC , Swastik Plywood Industry with average salary packages ranging from ₹3.5 LPA to ₹4 LPA, and the highest packages exceeding ₹7 LPA in courses like M.Sc in Wood Science and Technology.
Forest Research Institute [FRI]: Quick Highlights
Particulars | Details |
Top Recruiters | ICICI Bank, Orient Paper Mills, Star Paper Mills, ITC , Swastik Plywood Industry |
University Type | Deemed university |
Entrance Exams | FRI Entrance Exam |
Ranking |
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Year of Establishment | 1906 |
Popular Courses | MSc., P.G.B.E/BTECH(environment science) |
Hostel Facilities | Separate for Girls and Boys |
Application mode | Online |
Forest Research Institute - [FRI] ,Dehradun ,Uttarakhand
Programs
FRI Courses offers a variety of undergraduate, post-graduate, Btech, MBA, Bio.Tech., B.Sc. Forensic Science ,MSc, BTECH( Chemical engineering) and many other type of courses in various specializations. Below , mentioned are some of the courses of FRI:
Courses | Tuition Fees (Approx) | Duration | Eligibility criteria |
M.Sc | ₹.25,000 - ₹ 30,000/- | 2 years | Graduate (50%)(PCM/B) |
Ph.D | ₹ 15,000 - ₹ 20,000/- | 3 years | Graduate (55%),UGC NET Qualified |
Master of Business Administration [MBA]
Bachelor of Arts [BA]
Forest Research Institute - [FRI] ,Dehradun ,Uttarakhand
Admissions
FRI takes admission to various courses depending on the merit of entrance exams. The university takes admission in M.Sc, Ph.D, B.Sc. (Forensic Science) and other courses. Here are the no. of courses , Duration, Eligibility criteria and Entrance Exams which are offered by FRI University of the various programs offered by the college :
Courses | No of Courses | Duration | Eligibility | Entrance Exam |
M.Sc | 5 | 4 years | Graduate (50%) (PCM/B) | Direct Admission(50%)inbachelor’s degree |
Ph.D | 2 | 3 4 years | Graduate (55%),UGC NET | |
B.Sc.(forensic Science) | 6 | 3 years | 10+2(50%)(PCM/B) | Direct Admission(10+2) |
FRI Important dates :
FRI important dates of admission and registration. The important dates consist of the entrance exams like CAT for MBA, KEE exam for BTech and other courses. Below mentioned are the dates of both upcoming and expected for admission which are given as follows :
Event | Date |
CAT 2024 Result Date | Tentative Date JAN 10’25 |
KEE Exam Date 2025(Phase-1) | 11 JAN’25 - 12 JAN’25 |
KEE Exam Date 2025(Phase-2) | 05 APR’25 - 06 APR’25 |
UG/PG Courses | Ongoing 10’DEC’24 - 11 JUN’25 |
Forest Research Institute - [FRI] ,Dehradun ,Uttarakhand
Placements
FRI Placements
FRI has a placement rate of 40% for only the students who have a certain amount of cutoff GPA’s of the recruiters, here students are securing roles in reputed organizations in various fields. The average salary package offered to Karunya University graduates ranges from ₹3.5 LPA to ₹4 LPA, while the highest packages have crossed ₹6 LPA, particularly for students from forestry and M.Sc. in wood and science technology.
Placement Rate | 40% |
Highest Package | 6 LPA |
Average Package | 3.5 LPA - 4 LPA |
Forest Research Institute - [FRI] ,Dehradun ,Uttarakhand
Infrastructure
FRI Hostel facilities , it provides the facility of separate hostels for girls and boys. Along with that, it provides the facility of sharing room and a single room as well. They have mess facilities also . Below are the fee details of the hostels as well as the mess :
Details | Fees |
Hostel (M.Sc) | ₹48,000/-(double occupancy) |
Hostel fees(other programs) | ₹.42,000/-(single occupancy) & ₹30,000/-(Double occupancy) |
Mess Fees | ₹3250/- per month |