RIT IS THE BEST B.Sc FORESTARY COLLEGE IN UTTARAKAHND

About the Department

Roorkee Institute of Technology (RIT) and Himalayan College (HC) operate in unison under Himalayan Charitable Trust. Forestry is the science and art of managing tree plantations, forests and related resources. In Himalayan College, we offer B.Sc. Forestry and B.Sc. Forestry program is a 4 years regular degree program (a Semester Module including organizational training and attachment with State Forest Department). The main aim of this program is to train students to become Forestry professionals. The tasks of forestry professional are- conserving forest and forest resources, conserving and protecting wildlife, manage forest resources, develop forest and forest resources etc. B.Sc. Forestry program trains students and instills skills in them, which will help them perform the above mentioned tasks. Also, the program has been designed to provide the students knowledge about latest technology used in the field of Forestry. Apart from the theoretical subjects, this B.Sc. program also consists of practical sessions as well as work experience oriented tours and trainings.

Himalayan College is affiliated to Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University). The Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University) is an "A" Grade accredited Institute by NAAC (An autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission, New Delhi). In Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University) for strengthening the Department of Forestry, continuous financial support is being provided by Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE), Dehradun since 1995. The importance of academic contribution of the Department of Forestry has also been recognized by DST-FIST in 2007, which has further supported and assisted in strengthening the department. More than 20 scholars from this department have been awarded Ph. D degree in Forestry by the HNB Garhwal University and Dr. Bobbymoore Konsam (Head, Department of Forestry, Himalayan College) is also one of them. Three scholars were selected as Scientist by Agriculture Research Scientist Board (ICAR) and more than 08 scholars have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR), New Delhi.

B. Sc. Forestry: Job Prospects

Ample job opportunities are available for B.Sc. Forestry graduates in the Forest Department of Indian Government. One may land the job of a forester or forest department officer in State Governments’ Forest Department. For this, one has to go through the selection process and examination though. In case of private sector jobs, some job posts available are- plantation and resort manager, forest product marketing, forest products purchasing manager, Research and Development sector etc. One may also follow up B.Sc. Degree with M.Sc. Degree and take up a teaching job also.

Some good job posts available for graduates are:

• Jobs in State Governments’ Forest Department as Officers viz-a-viz Forester, Range Officer or ACF (Assistant Conservator of Forest) and DFO (Divisional Forest Officer) after qualifying the Indian Forest Service Examination conducted by UPSC, New Delhi.
• Jobs in Banks (Agricultural Officer and Probationary Officers in different public sector and private banks of India).
• Jobs in Research and Development (ARS and Research Fellow posts in many government and private organizations).
• Researcher/Scientist (after completing M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs)
• Lecturer/Assistant Professor (after completing M.Sc. Degree/Ph.D. programs) in Colleges and Institutions.
• Plantation Manager
• Nursery Manager
• Forest products marketing
• Purchase Manager (Forest products)
• Environmentalist

Over the years Roorkee Institute of Technology (RIT) has become a favourite destination of aspirants of science, technology, education and management courses. Here, talent meets guidance and is nurtured to the efflorescence for transforming aspirations into reality with an avowed aim of changing its young disciples into professionally expert individuals and new generation citizens possessing ethical values and fervour for social responsibilities.

Located in the serene surroundings of Uttarakhand, exhaling an aroma of tranquility and an ambience of peace and composure, RIT instills the feelings of piety and spiritual mooring, which makes the denizens rooted to their grounds of cultural heritage. Its lush green landscape spread over 30 acres with sylvan backdrop makes its charm irresistible and bewitching.

Established under the aegis of Himalayan Charitable Trust, RIT has stood true to its vision and mission of imparting qualitative futuristic education, instilling high values and fostering growth.

Its majestic architecture, panoramic view and world class infrastructure whisper a grand message into the ears of aspirants. At RIT the latent and potent qualities of students are given proper let out to find fullest growth after chiseling, redirecting and sublimating them to be broad based, result oriented and ambitious professionals ready to face the challenges strategically with a global perspective.

In RIT pedagogy is bipolar, participative and student centred. Here students are prepared for a balanced synthesis of aptitude and attitude, invoking creativity, hard work and excellence. Today, RIT has achieved a towering position in academics, in India and abroad as its fame has reached beyond Indian boundaries and it accepts students from Nepal, Bhutan, and African countries into its loving cradle.

RIT's mode of imparting education is value based, well synthesized and ambitious. Here students enjoy multi ethnic, multi lingual and multi cultural experiences. This gives them global exposure and makes them a truly global citizen.

In recognition of its achievements, RIT has won laurels in its multifaceted performance in the field of technical education viz.

"Best Technical Institute of Uttarakhand" by ASSOCHAM

"Best Technical Institute of Uttarakhand" by CMAI National Education Awards.

"Excellence in Technical Education" in 6th National Telecom Awards

"Ranked 5Th Most Promissing College of India" by India Today (pp.78 India Today, special issue dated 22 May 2017)

"The Most Promising Business School of Uttarakhand - Amongst all Colleges of Uttarakhand by Times of India

Roorkee Institute of Technology is considered among the top engineering colleges in Uttrakhand, which is approved by Aicte, Mhrd and affiliated to Uttrakhand Technical University, Dehradun.