Admission to Forest College and Research Institute (FCRI) Mettupalayam's B.Sc. programs for CBSE students requires a minimum 50% aggregate in 12th grade with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).

For students applying through the state quota, a score around 190-195 out of 200 was considered competitive for the (now discontinued) B.Sc. Forestry program for the general category.

Students from outside Tamil Nadu may be eligible through the ICAR AIEEA, where cutoffs have previously ranged between 300 and 350 marks for the General category, though this can vary each year. It's recommended to consult the TNAU website (FCRI is a constituent college of TNAU) for the latest admission and cutoff information And also check the program is open or not.