Exploring research in wood with Institute of Wood Science and Technology

All courses offered by Institute of Wood Science and Technology are scientifically designed and suits prevailing industry standards.For student evaluation, greater weightage is given to field work and thesis work.Besides written examinations are conducted at the completion of each year

Institute of Wood Science and Technology is recognized to be a Centre of Excellence for Sandalwood Research and Wood Science and thus students getting admission in this college are rest assured for a descent placement after joining this institute.Last year a student of this institute was offered a package of Rs 10 lakh per annum by a research organization

Institute of Wood Science and Technology charges nominal fees for all its B.Tech, post graduate as well as doctorate courses as it directly works under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India.In Addition the institute also offers scholarship scheme for meritorious candidates.

Apart from usual study, the institute devotes itself into various cultural events along with sports meet.Besides the institute has a central library with enormous collection of books, journals and research papers.Computer labs of this institute is populated with sufficient number of computers which have 24x7 Internet facility and WI-FI connectivity.

Institute of Wood Science and Technology admit candidates purely based on merit.A candidate willing to join a Ph.D in Soil Science must have Post-graduate degree in Chemistry, Microbiology Geology, Soil Science or Agriculture (with specialization in Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Science).Based on marks obtained in last qualifying examination, admissions are done.

Faculties of Institute of Wood Science and Technology are mostly PhD holders with few having post doctorate experience as well.There are faculties who have shifted from corporate world into academics thus having the right blend of academics as well as knowledge of industry best practices.