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B.Sc Forestry
The B.Sc. forestry program at DBS Global University is designed to cultivate professionals with a deep understanding of forest ecosystems, conservation, and sustainable resource management.
The program explores diverse aspects of forestry, including tree biology, wildlife conservation, and forest policy. Practical fieldwork, industry exposure, and research opportunities provide hands-on skills. With a focus on environmental stewardship, graduates emerge ready to contribute to sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation, and ecological balance, making a positive impact on the environment and communities.
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Eligibility Criteria
To pursue this program student must have
Course Structure
| Sr. No | Category | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Core Courses | 99 |
| 2 | Value Added Courses | 16 |
| 3 | Ability Enhancement Courses | 12 |
| 4 | Skill Enhancement Courses | 24 |
| 5 | University Electives | 4 |
| 6 | MDE | 6 |
| 7 | GP | 5 |
| Total Credits | 166 | |
| Semester I | Credits | Contact Hours | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Type | L | P | Total | |
| 1 | DAF-SC-AF-101-T/P | Elementary Agriculture & Forestry | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | DAF-SC-AF-102-T/P | Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | DAF-PC-FR-101-T/P | Forest Hydrology and Watershed Management | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | DAF-PC-FR-102-T/P | Dendrology | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | Environmental Science & Sustainability | VAC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 6 | General English | AEC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 7 | Advanced Spreadsheets | SEC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 8 | Negotiation Skills | MDE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 9 | GP-1 | GP | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 17 | 5 | ||||||
| Total | 21 | 25 | |||||
| Semester II | Credits | Contact Hours | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Type | L | P | Total | |
| 1 | DAF-SC-AF-103-T/P | Agrometeorology and Climate Science | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | DAF-SC-AF-104-T/P | Statistical methods and experimental design | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | DAF-PC-FR-103-T/P | Wood Products and Utilization | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | DAF-PC-FR-104-T/P | Ornithology and Herpetology | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | Indian Constitution | VAC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 6 | Professional Communication | AEC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| 7 | Data Visualization | SEC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 8 | Open Elective 1 | OE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 9 | GP-2 | GP | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 22 | 27 | |||||
| Semester III | Credits | Contact Hours | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Type | L | P | Total | |
| 1 | DAF-SC-AF-201-T/P | Fundamentals of Geology & Soil Science | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | DAF-SC-AF-202-T/P | Fundamentals of Genetics and Cytology | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | DAF-PC-FR-201-T/P | Forest Survey and Engineering | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | DAF-PC-FR-202-T/P | Rangeland and Livestock Management | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | Indian Knowledge System Yoga/Sports/NCC/NSS/Disaster Management | VAC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 6 | QT & Logical Reasoning | AEC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 7 | Social Internship | SEC | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | |
| 8 | Wealth Management | MDE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 9 | GP-3 | GP | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Total | 23 | 27 | |||||
| Semester IV | Credits | Contact Hours | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Type | L | P | Total | |
| 1 | DAF-SC-AF203-T/P | Fundamentals of Plant Pathology | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | DAF-SC-AF-204-T/P | Fundamentals of Plant Physiology | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | DAF-PC-FR-203-T/P | Forest Mensuration | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | DAF-PC-FR-204-T/P | Wood anatomy, logging and wood technology | CC | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 5 | Design Thinking and Innovation | VAC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 6 | QT & Logical Reasoning | AEC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 7 | E-Commerce | SEC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 8 | Open Elective | OE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 9 | GP-4 | GP | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 22 | 26 | |||||
| Semester V | Credits | Contact Hours | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Type | L | P | Total | |
| 1 | DAF-SC-AF-301-T/P | Entrepreneurship Development and Business Management | CC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | DAF-SC-AF-302-T/P | Remote Sensing and GIS | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | DAF-PC-FR-301-T/P | Wild life biology and Ecotourism | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | DAF-PC-FR-302-T/P | Silvicultural practices and systems | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | Universal Human Values | VAC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 6 | Soft Skills and Effectives Communication | AEC | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
| 7 | Internship/Capstone Project | SEC | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | |
| 8 | Business Environment & Public Policy | MDE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 9 | GP-5 | GP | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Total | 25 | 28 | |||||
| Semester VI | Credits | Contact Hours | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Type | L | P | Total | |
| 1 | DAF-PC-FR-304-T/P | Agroforestry systems and Management | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | DAF-PC-FR-305-T/P | Seed Technology and Nursery Management | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | DAF-PC-FR-306-T/P | Forest Protection | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | DAF-PC-FR-307-T/P | Forest Management, yield prediction and policies | CC | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 5 | Health and Wellness | VAC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 6 | Analytics Using AI/ML | SEC | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Total | 17 | 21 | |||||
Honors
| Semester VII | Credits | Contact Hours | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honors | |||||||
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Type | L | P | Total | |
| 1 | DAF-PC-FR-401-T/P | Forest Economics, Marketing and Valuation | CC | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2 | DAF-PC-FR-402-T/P | Forest Tribology and Anthropology | CC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | DAF-PC-FR-403-T/P | Non-timber Forest Product and MAP | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | DAF-PC-FR-404-T/P | Plantation Forestry and Forest Certification | CC | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | Professional Ethics | VAC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 6 | Public Relations Internships | SEC | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | |
| Total | 20 | 23 | |||||
| Semester VIII | Credits | Contact Hours | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honors | |||||||
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Type | L | P | Total | |
| 1 | DAF-PC-FR-405-T/P | Forest Ecology, Biodiversity conservation and Restoration Ecology | CC | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2 | DAF-PC-FR-406-T/P | Forest Extension and Community Forestry | CC | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 3 | DAF-PC-FR-407-P | Forestry Project | CC | 6 | 6 | ||
| 4 | Introduction to ESG Principles | VAC | 2 | 2 | |||
| Total | 16 | ||||||
| Course code | CC | VAC | AEC | SEC | OE | MDE | GP | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21 | |
| Count | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Semester 2 | Credits | 12 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22 | |
| Count | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Semester 3 | Credits | 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 23 | |
| Count | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Semester 4 | Credits | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21 | |
| Count | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Semester 5 | Credits | 12 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 26 | |
| Count | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Semester 6 | Credits | 13 | 2 | 2 | 17 | ||||
| Count | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Semester 7 | Credits | 12 | 2 | 6 | 20 | ||||
| Count | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Semester 8 | Credits | 14 | 2 | 16 | |||||
| Count | 3 | 1 |
| Code | Credits | Subject count |
|---|---|---|
| CC | 99 | 31 |
| VAC | 16 | 8 |
| AEC | 12 | 5 |
| SEC | 24 | 7 |
| OE | 4 | 1 |
| MDE | 6 | 3 |
| GP | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 166 | 57 |
Result Declaration
The evaluation will be done on a 10-point scale and 10 point = 100 marks as follows
CGPA > 5.000 or (50% marks) secure separately in the theory and practical of every subject.
The cumulative grade point earned at any stage of the course will be calculated as cumulative grade point average (CGPA) as follows
CGPA=∑ (Grade point x credit hours) in a semester / Total credit in the semester
| CGPA | Division |
|---|---|
| 5.000 - 5.999 | Pass |
| 6.000 - 6.999 | II Division |
| 7.000 - 7.999 | I Division |
| 8.000 and above | I Division with Distinction |
Fee Structure
B.Sc (Hons.) Forestry 2026-30
(Exit in 3 year will get B.Sc. Degree)
| Fees | I Semester | II Semester | III Semester | IV Semester | V Semester | VI Semester | VII Semester | VIII Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | 15,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tution Fee | 55,000 | 55,000 | 59,000 | 59,000 | 62,500 | 62,500 | 68,000 | 68,000 |
| University Examinations Fees | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 |
| Total | 75,500 | 60,500 | 64,500 | 64,500 | 68,000 | 68,000 | 73,500 | 73,500 |
| Security (Refundable) | - | - | 10,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Incidental Compulsory Charges | ||||||||
| Charges for Uniform (Dress Camp) | 9,500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Book Bank (EET Library) | 4,500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Career Development Cell Membership | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7,500 | - |
| Alumni Registration + 1 Year Enrollment | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5,000 |
| Online ERP Fee | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
*Scholarship amount (if any) will be calculated on B.Sc (Hons.) tuition fee for first year Rs. 55,000 per semester and subsequently thereafter.
Fee is subject to change. For updated fee structure kindly visit www.doonbusinessschool.com / www.dgu.ac
Scholarship
For Undergraduate Students for 2025-26 intake
| CATEGORY | All India | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOLARSHIPS | 10.00% | 20.00% | 30.00% | 40.00% | 50.00% | 60.00% | 70.00% | 80.00% | 90.00% |
| 12th Percentage (Any Central Board) | 80.00-84.99 | 85.00-89.99 | 90.00-92.50 | 92.60-94.99 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 |
| JEE Percentile | 75-79.99 | 80 - 84.99 | 85 - 89.99 | 90 - 94.99 | 95-95.99 | 96-96.99 | 97-97.99 | 98-98.99 | 99-100 |
| CUET Percentile | 88 - 89.99 | 90-91.99 | 92-93.99 | 94-94.99 | 95-95.99 | 96-96.99 | 97-99.99 | 98-98.99 | 99-100 |
Note: Best 4 Core Subjects only (SUPW, Physical Education and Non Academic Subjects will not be considered)
Satya Devi Special Scholarship for Bihar Students
(BSCC Eligible)
Get a one-time non-returnable grant of Rs.2.5 Lakh Or 25% Scholarship on tuition fees whichever is lower
For B.Sc. Agriculture/ Forestry / Agri Business
(Dr. S. K. Gupta Memorial Scholarship)
25% Scholarship on tuition fees
Scholarship for Uttarakhand Domicile
25% on Tuition Fee
Scholarship for Single Mother (All India)
10% on Tuition Fee
Scholarship for Teacher Ward (All India)
10% on Tuition Fee
Scholarship for Defence Personal Ward (All India)
10% on Tuition Fee
Note: No two scholarships can be clubbed together, if any student eligible for two scholarships may choose the higher scholarship from the respective category.
Procedure
- Students registering for scholarship should apply on the prescribed form avaliable with the institute or on website at the time of interview before confirmation of admission. Students who do not apply before confirmation of admission wlil not be eligible for merit scholarship.
- Students should submit photocopies of all mark sheets and certificates required as above for entitling the scholarship.
- Upon your official confirmation of admission with the DBSG, you wlil receive a formal scholarship offer letter / confirmation.
- The scholarship wlil be disbursed semester wise.
- In case the result of the previous semester has not been declared tlil the last date of submission of fees for the next semester, the student may provisionally submit fees equivalent to the last semester fees but in case falis to get the required marks wlil have to submit the balance fees.
- Whlie applying for a scholarship and fliling in the percentage of class XII marks, applicants are required to consider the aggregate of Best 4 core subjects in their XII boards (SUPW, Physical Education and Non Academic Subjects wlil not be considered).
- Scholarship amount will be calculated on General (basic) tuition fee for per semester and subsequently thereafter.
However the scholarship for 3rd semester onwards wlil be subject to:
In case any of the above criteria is not fulfliled the scholarship for the next semester wlil be withdrawn.
- 75% attendance to be maintained in each subject individually in the preceding semester. Please note that Third Semester Scholarship depends on First semester performance and Fourth semester Scholarship on second semester.
- 70% marks in cumulative score in all subjects.
- Students shall not be involved in any disciplinary action of misconduct where a penalty or fine is imposed by the Proctorial board.
- Students shall take a good moral character certificate from the course coordinator every year and submit the same with the Registrar.
- Students should give an undertaking of being avaliable at all time during the course for any brand ambassador activities and also in case of events/goodwlil programmes.
- There should be no discontinuation in study. In case of transfer to any other institute, the scholarship given wlil have to be refunded prior to issue of College Leaving Certificate.
- Students need to send a thank you letter to the Board of Trustees for the Generous Scholarship every semester.
Disclaimer
USPs of program
Environmental Stewardship
Emphasize environmental responsibility, cultivating a sense of stewardship for natural resources, conservation ethics, and sustainable forestry management.
Technology Integration
Leverage state-of-the-art technology, including GIS mapping and remote sensing, for precision forestry management and environmental monitoring.
Policy Advocacy
Provide skills to engage in policy advocacy, promoting environmentally friendly policies and contributing to the development of sustainable forestry regulations.
Entrepreneurial Focus
Cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and explore opportunities for sustainable business ventures within the forestry sector.
Practical Fieldwork
Gain hands-on experience through extensive fieldwork, fostering practical skills in forest management, conservation, and resource utilization.
Placements
Enjoy Everyday while Ensuring Great Career
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Student Education Immersion Program
Study Abroad Opportunities for Global Careers
DBS Global University offers students flexible and impactful study abroad pathways designed to build global competence and career readiness. Backed by a strong network of 50+ MOUs across 20+ countries, the University enables meaningful international exposure through Short-Term Global Immersion Programs, Credit Transfer Study Abroad Programs, and Dual Degree & Long-Term Global Pathways.
Through strategic partnerships with institutions across Australia, USA, Europe, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, Thailand, Indonesia, Turkey, Hong Kong and Russia, students benefit from internationally benchmarked curricula, industry exposure, multicultural classrooms, and cross-cultural learning. These experiences integrate academics with experiential learning, global networking, and real-world insights—empowering students with a global mindset, enhanced employability, and the skills required for successful international careers.
