XII M.Sc. Wildlife Science

The Wildlife Institute of India is a premier national Institute for training and research in the field of wildlife conservation and management. The Institute’s idyllic ambience and its state of the art infrastructure, provide a vibrant academic atmosphere for scholarly work. The Institute constantly strives to provide an enriching learning experience to its students. The M.Sc. Course in Wildlife Science is a flagship course of the Institute and is widely acclaimed both nationally and internationally. The course aims to impart theoretical knowledge, analytical skills and field techniques in wildlife science. Students of high calibre and motivation are selected through a National Entrance Test (NET) in this residential course.

Applications are invited for admission to this two-year course in M. Sc. Wildlife Science (affiliated to Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat) commencing July, 2009 at this Institute. 14 students (12 Indian Nationals and 2 Foreign Nationals) will be admitted to this course. The break-up of seats will be as follows:

* The Socially and Educationally Backward Classes/OBCs who are eligible for availing the benefits of reservation will be determined  as per the extant Central List of SEBCs/OBCs as notified from time to time and maintained at the website http://ncbc.nic.in/backward-classes/index.html  Details of the curriculum, course fee and scholarships are available at website (www.wii.gov.in)

ELIGIBILITY:

1. Bachelor of Science degree with Biological Science as a major subject - Bachelor degree holder in Veterinary,  Forestry, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences are also eligible.

2.  Minimum of 15 years of formal education (either 10+2+3 or 11+2+2)

3.  Minimum of 55% aggregate marks in B.Sc.

Candidates appearing for final year/semester B.Sc. exam are also eligible to apply, provided they have secured a minimum of 50 % aggregate till second year and on completion of their degree will achieve a minimum of 55% aggregate. Such candidates must produce mark sheet of their graduation at the time of their Personality and Aptitude Test, failing which, their candidature will be treated as cancelled. Foreign nationals who do not have English as their native language should provide evidence of proficiency in English (e.g. TOEFL Score) for admission to this course. Candidates with Bachelor Degree from Universities outside India should obtain certificates of equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities.

AGE LIMIT: 35 years for in-service candidates and 30 years for others, as on 1^st July, 2009.

SELECTION: Eligible candidates will be required to appear for a written NET in any one of the centers (Bangalore, Dehradun, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi and Guwahati) which is nearest to his/her permanent residence. The NET will be for 2 hours. The test will have objective type multiple-choice questions for 60% with sections on general knowledge, general science and optional subject (life science/forestry/veterinary science/agricultural science). The remaining 40% will have essays on environmental issues. Short listed candidates will be called to take a Personality and Aptitude Test at Dehradun. Selection will be made on the basis of marks obtained in NET and Personality and Aptitude Test. SC/ST candidates called for the written and aptitude test will be paid traveling allowances as per rules.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Application form may be downloaded from the Institute website www.wii.gov.in. Attested legible photocopies of all the certificates and mark sheets providing proof of eligibility, age of the candidate and certificate if belonging to SC/ST/OBC must be sent along with the application by Registered/Speed Post. Candidates who have GPA should provide a certificate from their University on its equivalence in percentage. Candidates must highlight aggregate percentage and date of birth in the attested photocopies. Three recent passport size photographs with signature of the candidate besides the one posted on the application form and a Bank Draft for Rs 300/- in favour of Director, Wildlife Institute of India payable at Dehradun should accompany the application.

2. The candidates can also apply online through the institute’s website. However, the documents required, four recent self signed passport size photographs and the Bank Draft should be sent by Registered/Speed Post, indicating the Application Number & Date of Submission generated while submitting the online application on the envelope, the covering letter and the enclosures.

Applications incomplete in any aspect will be rejected without assigning any reasons thereof. SC/ST candidates are exempted from application fee. In-service candidates should route their applications through proper channel. The envelope containing the application or annexure as the case should be marked on top “APPLICATION FOR XII-M.Sc. WILDLIFE SCIENCE” and sent to the Course Director, XII-M.Sc. Course, Wildlife Institute of India,  Chandrabani, Dehradun 248 001, Uttarakhand. The last date for receiving application is 15th March, 2009. Applications received after the last date and incomplete applications would be summarily rejected. The NET is likely to be held on Sunday, 19^th April 2009.

List of the Students Undergoing the XII M.Sc Course

ALUMNI

WII's M.Sc. course was initiated in 1988 and so far nine batches have been completed. In total, 76 students (72 Indian & 4 foreign) have passed out. The X batch (2005-2007) is currently in progress .

Amongst the students who had completed M.Sc. degree at WII, 24 have worked towards higher degrees of which 12 have been in universities abroad which includes Yale University, University of California-San Diego, Arizona State University, Florida University, James Cook University, Princeton State University and Cambridge University So far, six of our old students have been awarded Ph.D degrees (2 foreign), for two (1 foreign) it is awaited; and for 13 (7 foreign) the Ph.D research/course work is in progress.

1. Mr. Sartaj Singh Ghuman
2. Miss Rekha Appu Warrier
3. Mr. Sahas Sharad Barve
4. Mr. Muralidharan M.
5. Mr. Suniti Bhushan Datta
6. Miss Sabita Malla
7. Mr. Asif Hussain
8. Mr. Chandan Jani
9. Miss Sumithra Sankaran

X. M.Sc. Batch (2005-2007)

1. Mousumi Ghosh
2. Ishan Agarwal
3. Pranav Chanchani
4. Navendu Vinayak Page
5. Aparna Lal
6. Varun Raghunandan Torsekar
7. Garga Mohan Das
8. Contractor Deep Jagdip

Alumni

 V.    M.Sc. Batch (1995-1997)

1. Mr. B.Bhaskar Acharya
2. Ms. Sonali Ghosh
3. Mr. R.Jayapal
4. Mr. J.B.Karki (Nepal)
5. Ms. Kashmira Kakati
6. Mr. Ganesh Kodoth
7. Ms. Anupama Koliyal
8. Mr. R. Suresh Kumar
9. Mr. Manoj V.Nair
10. Ms. Shalini Pandit
11. Mr. Abi Tamin F. Vanak

Alumni

 IV.  M.Sc. Batch (1993-1995)

1. Mr. Rohan Arthur
2. Mr. Advait Edgaonkar
3. Ms. Kavita Ishwaran
4. Ms. M.D.Madhusudan
5. Mr. Suhel Quader
6. Mr. T.R.Shankar Raman
7. Mr. S.V. Saravanakumar

Alumni

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