Simply put, forestry education is an instruction that teaches students how to create, manage, use, conserve, and repair forests and other related resources. It put a strong emphasis on protecting wildlife, watersheds, the environment, and greenery including grasses, trees, and shrubs.

Management of forest ecosystems within increasingly complex social settings is the focus of the applied science of forestry. A difficult and demanding career, forestry uses knowledge of forest ecosystems, management principles, and communication techniques to conserve and manage forest resources to satisfy society's ever-growing demand for goods, services, and a healthy environment.

In Nepal, you can enroll in forestry education as soon as you have completed high school or your +2 in the science faculty. After finishing your SEE, you can enroll in the CTEVT's three-year Forestry Diploma program. Afterward, you can enroll in the B.Sc. Forestry program at any of the constituent campuses and colleges affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU), Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU), and Purbanchal University.

A four-year undergraduate program with eight semesters is called BSc. Forestry. Anyone interested in long-term, environmentally friendly solutions to pressing global environmental issues should take this course. Job prospects in a variety of professions, including forestry, soil conservation and watershed management, wildlife management, biodiversity, and environmental management, will improve as a result of the integration of practical and intellectual components.

Eligibility Criteria for B. Sc. Forestry (TU)
You can apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Forestry Program if you have a +2 in Science, Intermediate of Science (I.Sc.), Technical Certificate Level (TCL) in Forestry, Diploma in Forestry, A-level, or an equivalent degree with at least 100 full-mark courses in mathematics and biology and a minimum of 50% marks overall. Students who want to enroll in the B.Sc. Forestry program must pass an entrance exam administered by the IOF. Students are chosen based on their merit scores. The IOF website offers an online application for interested candidates. Only those students who have passed the admission exam are eligible for this program. Admissions are made only based on merit.

Eligibility criteria for B. Sc. Forestry (Agriculture and Forestry University)
Students who have completed I. Sc. (Basic science) or 10+2 (Science) with required courses in English, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology and obtained a minimum of 50% overall from any recognized University or Board are eligible to enroll for the B. Sc. Forestry program. An entrance exam is used to make merit-based admission decisions. In terms of a reserved quota and advantages in the admissions requirements, female students and students from marginalized groups are given some preferences.

Eligibility for B. Sc. Forestry (Purbanchal University)
Candidates must have passed I. Sc. or 10+2 with biology or mathematics or Certificate forestry or 3 years diploma in forestry from recognized Universities with minimum 50% marks in aggregate or C+ (CGPA 2.40).Students aspiring to get admission into the B.Sc. Forestry programs of PU have to go through an entrance examination conducted by the PU and are selected on their merit scores.

Entrance Exam Pattern
1. Tribhuvan University (TU)
Candidates must pass a two-hour entrance exam with 100 total points that evaluate their proficiency in English, mathematics, science, and forestry (physics, chemistry, botany, and zoology). The test consists of multiple-choice objective questions that are based on forestry and science courses at the TCL and +2 levels. Following are the allocations of full points for the test:
Math: 20, Science: 20, Forestry: 20, and English: 20 with a total of 100. To pass the exam, a candidate must receive at least 40% of the possible points. The names of students who pass the entrance exam will appear in the result list in order of merit, which will determine which candidates get accepted.

2. Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU)
The written test will have a total of 80 questions. Regarding the seven disciplines that students gain at the higher secondary level, inquiries are made. The composition of the questions among those 7 subjects is as follows:
English: 12, Mathematics: 13, Physics: 8, Chemistry: 13, Botany: 13, Zoology: 13, Forest Science: 13 and General Knowledge: 8

3. Purbanchal University
In order to be considered for admission to the Purbanchal University's B.Sc. Forestry program, applicants must pass an entrance exam. Candidates are chosen based on their merit scores.

Colleges offering B. Sc. Forestry Courses in Nepal

> List of Colleges under TU
The Tribhuvan University's Institute of Forestry (IOF) is the only facility in Nepal that offers professional level training and personnel preparation in the fields of forestry and allied natural resource management.

Presently, IOF runs academic programs like the Technical Certificate in Forestry, the Bachelor of Science in Forestry, and the Master in Forest Science at two different campuses, one in Pokhara and the other located in Hetauda. In affiliation with TU, Kathmandu Forestry College (KAFCOL) also provides a B. Sc. in Forestry program.

1. Institute of Forestry (T.U) Pokhara Campus, Hariyokharka, Pokhara, Kaski: Total Seats = 80
The Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus (IOF-PC), one of Tribhuvan University of Nepal's five technical schools, was founded in 1981 as the Central Campus of the Institute of Forestry. The Institute of Forestry (IOF) was governed by the Department of Forests until July 1972, when it was merged with Tribhuvan University and began a new era as the Institute of Forestry.

The school is well-equipped, has a solid foundation, and has qualified instructors and staff that are committed to providing academic education, guidance, support, and mentoring.

The campus provides a four-year Bachelor of Science in Forestry (B.Sc. F.) and four two-year Master of Science degrees in four different disciplines: Forestry, Natural Resource Management and Rural Development (NRMRD), Watershed Management, and Environmental Science (WM).

Address: Hariyokharka, Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal
Phone: +977-61-430469, 431689
Fax: +977-61-430387
Website: www.iofpc.edu.np

2. Institute of Forestry (T.U) Hetauda Campus, Hetauda, Makwanpur: Total Seats = 80
To satisfy the country's increasing need for educated natural resource managers, Institute of Forestry (IOF)/Hetauda Campus has systematically managed the quality of its Bachelor's and Master's in Forestry programs.

Today's graduate and undergraduate students have access to exceptional opportunities to make a difference by providing the country with services in forestry and natural resource management that are technically sound, competent, and socially amicable, continuing the IOF's illustrious history of accessibility and quality.

Address: Main Road, Hetauda, Makwanpur, Nepal
Phone: Tel: +977 57 520453 Fax: +977 57 520865
Email: info@hc.tu.edu.np
Website: https://www.iofhc.edu.np

3. Kathmandu Forestry College (KAFCOL) (TU affiliated), Koteshwor, Kathmandu: Total Seats = 50
Kathmandu Forestry College wants to establish itself as a leader in forestry and natural resource management education and research. Through education, research, training, and outreach in multi- and trans-disciplinary fields (focusing on forestry and natural resources management), KAFCOL aims to produce qualified and competent human resources, develop resourcefulness, and expand its network in order to address the continuously growing challenges of sustainable development in Nepal and South Asia.

It currently offers three academic degrees: (i) B.Sc. in Forestry through affiliation with Tribhuvan University in Nepal; (ii) Diploma in Forestry through affiliation with the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) of the Government of Nepal; and (iii) M.Sc. in Geographical Information Science and Systems (GIScience) through a collaboration with the of Salzburg in Austria.

The institution has also been working on outreach and research initiatives for forestry, biodiversity, and natural resource management. The Nepal Agroforestry Foundation, a national NGO that promotes agroforestry, and a group of experts in forestry and natural resource management jointly founded the college.

Address: Amarawati Marga, Koteshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: +977-01-5147211, +977-01-5147046
Website: https://www.kafcol.edu.np/

> List of Colleges under AFU
1. Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU), Rampur, Chitwan: Total Seats = 95
The first technical university in Nepal, the Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU), was founded in Rampur, Chitwan, in 2010. It intends to provide highly competent human resources needed to work on quality research and development in agriculture.

Through high-quality instruction, research, and extension, it strives to promote the overall growth of agriculture, livestock, aquaculture, and forestry, which will improve the socioeconomic circumstances of rural residents.

The goal of Agriculture and Forestry University is to generate qualified workers who will advance education, research, and development in the fields of agriculture, veterinary medicine, fishery, forestry, and related fields.

With the assistance of national and international institutions and agencies, the university's academic members are engaged in a variety of research and development initiatives. They concentrate their research efforts on improving agricultural productivity and output, post-harvest technology, extending the shelf life of food products, biodiversity preservation, and local innovation using participatory methods to strengthen farming communities' sustainable livelihood systems.

Address: Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal
Phone: 977-56-591655, 977-56-591777, 977-56-591514
Website: http://afu.edu.np/

2. College of Natural Resource Management, Katari, Udaypur: Total Seats = 54
One of the constituent colleges of Nepal's Agriculture and Forestry University is the College of Natural Resource Management, which is situated in Katari, Udaypur. It offers a four-year BSc in Forestry program.

Address: Katari, Udaypur, Nepal
Phone: +977-985-5053929
Website: https://www.facebook.com/cnrmkatariafu/

3. Siddhanta Campus, Gaindakot-4, Nawalparasi; AFU Affiliated Private College: Total Seats = 50
In order to create a mindful workforce for natural resource management and conservation, Siddhant Campus was founded in 2070 B.S. The Campus, which is associated with Agriculture and Forestry University, is situated in Gaindakot-4 in Nawalparasi and offers a B.Sc. in forestry.

The college is dedicated to serving the community, the country, and the environment by producing graduate foresters who are capable of addressing urgent concerns such as forest operations, urban forestry, wildlife and biodiversity conservation and management, natural resource sustainability, carbon management, climate change, etc.

Address: Gaindakot-6, Nawalparasi, Nepal
Phone:  078-502403
Website: www.siddhantcampus.edu.np

> College under Purbanchal University
1. Purbanchal University College of Environment & Forestry, PUCEF, Gothgun, Morang, PU: Total Seats = 48
As the sixth constituent college of Purbanchal University (PU), Gothgaun, Morang, Nepal, Purbanchal University College of Environment and Forestry (PUCEF) was founded in 2018 to fulfill the nation's rising demand for qualified and experienced natural resource managers.

PUCEF seeks to produce natural resource managers who will support sustainable forest management, formulate policies for the conservation and use of natural resources, and respond to current domestic and global needs in forestry and related fields through high-quality education and trustworthy research.

PUCEF offers a two-year Master's in Environment Administration and Management in addition to a four-year B.Sc. in Forestry. In addition to academic programs, it also holds brief training and workshop on topics relating to the environment and forestry. PUCEF aspires to establish itself as a pioneer in forestry and environmental education.

Address: Gothgaun, Morang, Nepal

Phone: Administration- 9842195708, Faculty- 9852084222
Website: https://pucef.edu.np/