Hi Ariharan,

If you wish to join the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) for the M.Sc. program in Wildlife Science, 2025–2027, here's what you need to know:

Eligibility:

1. Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, such as Botany, Zoology, Forestry, or Wildlife Sciences, or allied fields, like Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Environmental Science, etc., from a recognized university.

2. Upper Age Limit: Generally, the upper age limit is 25 years as on March 30 of the admission year, which is relaxable for reserved categories.

Admission Procedure:

1. National Eligibility Test (NET):

- Candidates need to qualify an online NET conducted by WII.

- NET scores are used to shortlist candidates for further stages.

2. Personality and Aptitude Test (PAT):

- Shortlisted candidates attend an interview/PAT at WII, Dehradun.

The final selection is based on a combined score: 50% NET and 50% PAT.

Important Dates (for 2024 admissions as an example)

- Registration Start: March 1, 2024.

- NET Exam: April 30, 2024.

- PAT & Interview: May 30, 2024.

- Course Start: July 29, 2024.

Dates for the 2025 batch are likely to follow the same schedule and be available on the WII website in early 2025. Just check the  regularly.

Application Process:

Online application through WII or AcSIR websites

Personal details and educational records and other relevant documents to be submitted

Application fee (rupees 1500 for general candidates and rupees 1000 for candidates from reserved categories).

An M.Sc. from WII is an excellent opportunity for those interested in wildlife conservation, with excellent prospects of research and fieldwork careers in India and abroad. To apply, go to the [official notification page] .

Hi,

If you wish to join the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) for the M.Sc. program in Wildlife Science, 2025–2027, here's what you need to know:

### Eligibility:

1. **Educational Qualification**: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, such as Botany, Zoology, Forestry, or Wildlife Sciences, or allied fields, like Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Environmental Science, etc., from a recognized university.

2. **Upper Age Limit**: Generally, the upper age limit is 25 years as on March 30 of the admission year, which is relaxable for reserved categories.

### Admission Procedure:

1. **National Eligibility Test (NET)**:

- Candidates need to qualify an online NET conducted by WII.

- NET scores are used to shortlist candidates for further stages.

2. **Personality and Aptitude Test (PAT)**:

- Shortlisted candidates attend an interview/PAT at WII, Dehradun.

The final selection is based on a combined score: 50% NET and 50% PAT.

### Important Dates (for 2024 admissions as an example)

- **Registration Start**: March 1, 2024.

- **NET Exam**: April 30, 2024.

- **PAT & Interview**: May 30, 2024.

- **Course Start**: July 29, 2024.

Dates for the 2025 batch are likely to follow the same schedule and be available on the WII website in early 2025. Just check the [WII website](https://wii.gov.in) regularly.

### Application Process:

Online application through WII or AcSIR websites

Personal details and educational records and other relevant documents to be submitted

Application fee (rupees 1500 for general candidates and rupees 1000 for candidates from reserved categories).

An M.Sc. from WII is an excellent opportunity for those interested in wildlife conservation, with excellent prospects of research and fieldwork careers in India and abroad. To apply, go to the [official notification page].