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

  • Listed among top forestry research institutions in india.
  • Listed among top universities in MSc.

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]

1 courses • 2 years
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Bachelor of Arts [BA]

1 courses • 3 years
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-Application date

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

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1

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2 yrs

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Eligibility

1

Courses

3 yrs

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FAQs related to Admissions

To apply for undergraduate courses likeBTech, or B.Sc., candidates must have passed their 10+2 exams. Admission is based on merit . By applying through the college website to the FRI Entrance Exam.


To apply for MBA person should qualify the CAT examination.

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

FAQS

Yes, FRI offers separate hostels for boys and girls, with options for single rooms or shared rooms.

The hostel room varies from Rs.42,000/- to Rs.50,000 depending upon the type of accommodation(single or sharing).

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

  

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

FRI was established in 1906.

The college offers courses like B.Sc, BTech, MSc, PhD B.Sc.(Forensic Science) ,MBA,  and other diploma and professional programs.

Students can apply for entrance exams like FRI Entrance Exam , GATE, UGC NET qualified


The college has a placement rate of 40%, with the highest package at ₹6 LPA, an average of ₹4 LPA, and 54% of students securing internships.