Indian Institute of Wood Science and Technology (IWST) was initially established as a research center in Malleshwaram, Bangalore in Karnataka. This institute comes under ICFRE.
IWST was established in 1938 and it offers admission to the B.Tech course in Biochemistry and training courses under 12 specializations.
Admission to the courses will be based on the marks secured in the final qualifying examination and higher secondary examination qualified students can apply for admission to the course.
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The application form for admission can be obtained from the official website of the institute (http://iwst.icfre.gov.in/training/forms.html).
The application fee should be filled through Demand Draft.
IWST Bangalore Admission Highlight 2023
Name of Institute | Indian Institute of Wood Science and Technology |
Institute Type | Private/ Autonomous |
Courses Offered | B.Tech in biochemical engineering and other training courses |
Basic Eligibility Criteria | Minimum of 45% in 10+2 exam |
Entrance Exam | None |
Fees | N/A |
Website | http://iwst.icfre.gov.in |
Email ID | dir_iwst@icfre.org |
IWST B.Tech Biochemical Engineering Admission 2023
The institute offers admission to the B.Tech course in Biochemistry Engineering and higher secondary examination qualified students can apply for admission to the course.
Name of Course | B.Tech in Biochemical Engineering |
Course Type | Full time |
Duration of course | 4 years |
Eligibility | At Least 45% in PUC exam with PCM as mandatory subjects |
Admission to the course will be based on the marks secured in the qualifying examination. This branch usually studies about all the products close to the environment and comes up with solutions if any harm is caused by those products.
IWST B.Tech Eligibility Criteria
It is based on the student's merit score
- The aggregate of at least 45% in the 10+2 or 2nd PU exam.
- a 40% aggregate score is acceptable for students with reservation.
- The combination of subjects should be Physics, Maths, Chemistry or Biotechnology with another additional subject either Biology, Computer Science or Electronics. A language is also mandatory.
IWST B.Tech Selection Criteria
- It majorly depends on the student's score in his/her PUC exam.
- The student can also secure a seat if he/she belongs to the reservation caste by producing the required documents.
IWST Training courses Admission 2023
IWST invites applications for admission to the short term training courses. Admission to the courses will be based on the marks secured in the final examination.
Specializations | 12 |
Eligibility | 10+2 |
Selection Criteria | Merit Based |
Specializations:
Bamboo: Tissue Culture | Wood Modification |
Sandalwood : Tissue Culture Techniques | Field Identification of Important Timbers |
Sandalwood: Seed handling, Nursery and Plantation Technology | Clonal Propagation of Melia Dubai |
Wood Seasoning and Preservation | Sandalwood: Establishment and Maintenance of Healthy Nurseries and Plantations |
Sandalwood: Farming and Management of its Health | Insect Pest Management |
Extraction and Quality Assessment of Sandalwood and other Essential Oils | Bamboo Agarbatti Stick Making |
Eligibility Criteria
Students should have passed 10+2 examinations from a recognized board of education.
IWST Training courses Selection Criteria
Admission to the course will be based on the marks secured in the final qualifying
- The student must fill out the application and submit.
- The student will be informed about the confirmation from the institute's side, which will be based on various criteria like number of students, accommodation, etc.
How to Apply for IWST?
- Click here to download the application form.
- The student must file the form in the prescribed format and submit it to the following address 15 days before the course commences :
Director / Extension Division
Institute of Wood Science and Technology,
18th Cross, Malleshwaram,
Bangalore 560 003
Phone : 080-22190179; 080-22190106
Fax : 080-23340529
E-mail : extension_iwst@icfre.org
- The fee must be paid by demand draft in favor of “The Director, Institute of Wood Science and Technology, Bangalore” payable at Bangalore.
FAQs
Ques. What are the amenities provided by this college?
- This institute has well-equipped labs, wood processing machineries etc.
- Well maintained nursery, mist chamber , insect museum etc which aids the learning process of the student.
- A scientists hostel and guest house for the students who are visiting for the training.
- It also has an Advanced Woodwork Training Center(AWTC) where the students will be trained for basic machinery, CNC machines and PYTHA software.
Ques. What are the research domains pursued by this institute?
- Wood properties and uses.
- Wood processing division.
- Forest protection division
- Silviculture and forest management division.
- Extension division.
- Facilities and services.
Many faculties and alumni from this institute have presented their research papers in many important meetings.
Ques. What are the other events conducted by this institute?
- Monthly seminars
- 5-day training program on Sandalwood and it's uses.
- Technology demonstration of wood science and technology.
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