The Mission is to nurture the development of wildlife science and promote its application in conservation, in consonants with our cultural and socio-economic milieu.

To build capacity through training, education and research in the field of wildlife conservation and advice Central and State Governments in wildlife matters.

Master's in Wildlife Science (2 Years)

The Master of wildlife science course was initiated by WII in 1988. The two-year course in Wildlife Science, not only seeks to meet the increasing demand for research and monitoring of wildlife and their habitats, and provide trained biologists to further the cause of wildlife conservation, but also served as a model for developing higher education elsewhere in the country.

The objective of M.Sc. course in Wildlife Science has been developed to impart training in the field of wildlife science and to further the cause of wildlife conservation in India and elsewhere.

Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Wildlife Management

The course is meant for in-service Indian Forest Service and State Forest Service Officers of the rank of Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF)/Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) and equivalent. Candidates should possess a background of Forestry training with a minimum of Bachelor's degree in any of the natural sciences.

It also accommodates officers working in National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries and universities of India and foreign nationals including SAARC countries having minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry/Natural Resource Management (NRM) with proficiency in English.

Certificate Course in Wildlife Management

The course is meant for in-service Officers of the rank of Range Forest Officers or equivalent. Foreign candidates with equivalent forestry/environmental science background and field experience can also be admitted in the course, provided they have adequate knowledge of English.