Wildlife Institute of India (WII) was established in 1982 in Dehradun under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. The college was established as an autonomous institute in 1986. Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is affiliated with the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (ACSIR). WII Dehradun offers a Master in Wildlife Science, Masters in Heritage Conservation and Management, M.Sc. in Freshwater Ecology and Conservation, PG Diploma in Advance Wildlife Management, Certificate Courses and Short Term Courses. The institute has 8 departments. Wildlife Institute of India grants admission to Indian and Foreign students. For admission to the M.Sc. course, students must appear for the NET entrance exam. For the Diploma and Certificate courses, Foreign Government and State Forest Departments send their best candidates who have experience in this field.
Wildlife Institute of India Highlights 2024
The table given below shows the important highlights of the Wildlife Institute of India Dehradun:
| Particulars Wildlife Institute of India Highlights 2024 | |
| Established | 1982 |
| Approved By | Government of India |
| Set By | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India |
| Entrance Exams | NET |
| Courses Offered | M.Sc, PG Diploma, Short Term and Certificate Programmes |
| Popular Courses | M.Sc, PGDM, Certification Courses |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Admission Criteria | Entrance exam and Merit Based |
| Official Website | https://wii.gov.in/ |