About College of Forestry, OUAT, Bhubaneswar
College of Forestry, Bhubaneswar, part of OUAT, offers B.Sc (Hons.) Forestry with 50 seats, M.Sc (Forestry) and PhD (Forestry).
The College of Forestry is a constituent college of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology in Bhubaneswar. It teaches a four-year B.Sc (Hons.) Forestry with 50 seats in 2026-27, along with M.Sc (Forestry) and PhD (Forestry) for advanced study. Admission to the undergraduate course is through the OUAT Common Entrance Examination and counselling in August. Odisha has large forest areas, and the course suits students interested in forest services, conservation and environmental work. Fees follow the common OUAT schedule in the prospectus.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science Accepts: OUAT CEE |
Full-time | 4 yrs | 50 | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
Undergraduate seats are filled through the OUAT Common Entrance Examination, a computer-based test in Physics, Chemistry and either Mathematics or Biology, which carries 50% of the weighted score. Candidates must meet the Odisha eligibility rules in the prospectus, such as Class 12 with Odia as MIL from an Odisha institution or a parent who is a permanent Odisha resident. Counselling for 2026-27 is scheduled for 10 to 20 August 2026, with 20% of B.Sc Agriculture seats under the ICAR quota.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Other colleges in Bhubaneswar
College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, OUAT, Bhubaneswar
Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology
College of Agriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar
Odisha University of Technology and Research
C.V. Raman Global University
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Frequently asked questions
How many B.Sc Forestry seats are there?
50 seats in 2026-27.
Which PG courses does the college run?
M.Sc (Forestry) and PhD (Forestry).
How do I apply?
Appear in the OUAT Common Entrance Examination and attend OUAT counselling.
Sources
Information verified on 27 Oct 2026
- OUAT UG Prospectus 2026-27 · Prospectus PDF, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- OUAT - Home · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Administration/Governance - OUAT · Official site, accessed 27 Oct 2026
- UGC List of State (Public) Universities as on 17.01.2024 · Government portal, accessed 27 Oct 2026
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