M.Sc Course in Wildlife Science (2011-2013)

                                 ADMISSION NOTIFICATION

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) and Personality Aptitude Test (PAT) in this residential course.

Applications are invited for admission to this two-year course in M.Sc Wildlife Science (affiliated to the Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat) commencing June, 2011 at this Institute.

The total intake for the course is 14 students (12 Indian candidates and 2 Foreign nationals). The break-up of seats will be as follows:

S.No                         Category                              No. of Seats
1                      General Candidates                            6
2                         SC Candidates                                1
3                      ST Candidates                                    2
4                    OBC Candidates *                                3
5                     Foreign Candidates                            2
                    Total Seats                                           14


* 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

ELIGIBILITY
Bachelor of Science degree with Biological Science as a major subject - Bachelor degree holder in Veterinary, Forestry, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences are also eligible.
Minimum of 15 years of formal education (either 10+2+3 or 11+2+2)
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 (TOEFL or IELTS Score) for admission to this course. The TOEFL or IELTS score reports should not be more than two years since taking the Test to submission of the application. A minimum TOEFL Score of 213 (computer-based), 550 (paper-based), or 79 (internet-based), or a minimum of 6.0 IELTS score is required. Also, candidates with Bachelor Degree from Universities outside India should obtain certificates of equivalence from "The Secretary General, Association of Indian Universities, AIU House, 16, Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg, New Delhi-110002" or email to administration@aiuweb.org .

AGE LIMIT

The age limit is 25 years with relaxation of 5 years for reservation candidates, and for those candidates who are working in Forest and Wildlife Departments it is 35 years as on 1st July, 2011.


SELECTION PROCESS

Eligible candidates will be required to appear for a written National Entrance Test (NET) in one of the six Centres (Bengaluru, Dehradun, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi and Guwahati) which is nearest to his/her permanent residence. The NET is likely to be held on 27th March 2011. The NET will be for two hours and will have objective type multiple-choice questions for 60% marks with sections on general knowledge, general science and optional subject (Life Science/Forestry/Veterinary Science/Agricultural Science). The remaining 40% marks will be essay based questions dealing with environmental issues.

Short-listed candidates will be called to take a Personality and Aptitude Test at Dehradun and final selection will be made on the basis of marks obtained in NET and Aptitude Test. The SC/ST candidates called for the NET and Aptitude test will be paid travel expenses as per rules by the shortest route. Short-listed foreign candidates will be interviewed through audio or video conferencing following which their final selection will be based. The date and time of the interview will be informed to them by email.
HOW TO APPLY

The application forms can be filled online. The last date for online application is 21st February, 2011 this is to allow the candidate to sent the required documents on or before 28th February, 2011. A recent passport size color photograph in JPEG/JPG format (max 200 KB) should be kept ready for upload at the time of online submission. The date and application number details generated on submission of the online application will be sent to the candidates via his/her email id provided and so it is instructed that the email id given is valid.

In case of difficulties in filling online application the same can be download and sent by Registered/Speed Post along with self-attested legible photocopies of educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (X, XII and Graduation), proof of age, certificate if belonging to SC/ST/OBC, recent passport size color photographs (2 Nos.) and application fee in form of a Bank Draft.

Candidates who apply online also need to send the above mentioned documents by Registered/Speed Post and indicate on the envelope the Application Number and Date of Submission generated while submitting the online application.

Candidates who have Grade Point Average (GPA) scores 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.

The application fee for Indian Candidates is Rs. 300/- paid in the form of a bank draft in favor of Director, Wildlife Institute of India payable at Dehradun. Application fee is exempted for SC/ST candidates. Foreign nationals are required to pay an application fee of US$ 50. The amount can be transferred electronically to WII account. The e-banking details can be requested from the Course Director, cdmsc@wii.gov.in

Applications incomplete in any aspect will be rejected without assigning any reasons thereof. Candidates working with Forest and Wildlife Departments should route their applications through proper channel. The envelope containing the application and annexures as the case should be marked on top “APPLICATION FOR M.Sc WILDLIFE SCIENCE” and sent to the Course Director, XIII M.Sc Course, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun 248 001, Uttarakhand. The last date for receiving application is 28th February 2011. Applications received after the last date and incomplete applications would be summarily rejected.


TERMS & CONDITIONS
Director Wildlife Institute of India (WII) reserves the right to re-schedule the test and/or change the test centre at its sole discretion, without assigning any reasons thereof, and as warranted by the circumstances.
Director, WII reserves the exclusive right to reject any application without assigning any reasons thereof.
A non-refundable fee of Rs. 300/- is payable by every candidate on registering for M.Sc. Wildlife Science Course, except SC/ST candidates. Foreign nationals are also required to pay an application fee of US$ 50.
All disputes in this regard are subject to the legal jurisdiction of Dehradun
The TEST ADMIT CARD will be sent to the candidates by Speed Post.