Education | July 2026 | 4 min read
Quick Takeaways
- Pakistan Forest Institute has announced BS Forestry admissions for the 2026 session.
- Candidates from all provinces, AJK, and Gilgit-Baltistan can apply against limited open-merit and reserved seats.
- Applicants for the four-year BS Forestry program must score at least 50 marks in the NTS entry or screening test.
- FSc result-awaiting candidates may apply provisionally, subject to later submission of attested result documents.
- The last date for NTS registration is August 10, while admission forms must reach PFI by September 11, 2026.
Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar, has opened admissions for students aiming to enter forestry, climate, environment, and natural-resource management fields at undergraduate level.
| Program | NTS Deadline | Form Deadline |
| BS Forestry 2026 | August 10, 2026 | September 11, 2026 |
PFI Opens Admissions for Forestry Students
The Pakistan Forest Institute (PFI), Peshawar, has announced admissions for the BS Forestry Degree Program for the 2026 session. The admission notice has been issued under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Climate Change, Forestry, Environment and Wildlife Department, making the program relevant for students interested in forest science, conservation, climate policy, biodiversity, watershed management, and environmental protection.
Male and female candidates from across Pakistan can apply. The opportunity is open to applicants from all provinces as well as Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Admissions will be offered against limited open-merit and reserved-quota seats, so candidates should follow the test and form-submission schedule carefully.
| Admission Note Only candidates who meet the eligibility conditions and complete the NTS registration step within the deadline will be able to move forward in the process. |
Who Can Apply for BS Forestry
For admission to the four-year BS Forestry program, candidates must have completed Secondary School Certificate with Science, or an equivalent qualification, and FSc Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering, or an equivalent qualification. The institute requires at least second division in both qualifications.
Applicants must also obtain at least 50 marks in the NTS entry or screening test. The maximum age limit for BS Forestry candidates is 22 years on the closing date. This means applicants should check both their academic record and age eligibility before paying the application fee or submitting documents.
PFI has also allowed candidates waiting for their FSc results to apply on a provisional basis. However, such candidates will have to submit an attested copy of their detailed marks certificate or qualification certificate immediately after the result is announced.
| Result-Awaiting Students Provisional applicants should keep their result documents ready, because delayed submission after result announcement can affect admission processing. |
Fifth-Semester Admission and Main Deadlines
The institute has also invited applications for admission to the fifth semester of BS Forestry. This route is available for candidates who have completed a BSc Forestry degree from Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar. Applicants must have secured at least 45 percent marks in their BSc Forestry degree.
No NTS entry test is required for fifth-semester admission, and the advertisement does not mention an age limit for these applicants. However, candidates should still submit complete academic documents and follow the same PFI form-submission deadline.
| Admission Activity | Date or Status |
| Last date to register with NTS for entry/screening test | August 10, 2026 |
| Tentative date of NTS entry/screening test | August 23, 2026 |
| Admission forms available on PFI websites | August 24, 2026 |
| Last date to submit admission forms at PFI Peshawar | September 11, 2026 |
| Interview and physical test at PFI Peshawar | Schedule to be communicated through PFI website, email, WhatsApp, or SMS |
How Candidates Can Submit Applications
Candidates must first register for the NTS entry or screening test through the NTS website by August 10, 2026. After the test, only applicants who secure at least 50 marks will be eligible to continue the admission process for the four-year BS Forestry program.
Successful candidates can download the admission form from the PFI website from August 24, 2026. The completed form must be submitted with attested copies of the required documents and the original deposit slip for the Rs. 1,000 non-refundable application fee.
The complete hard-copy application must reach Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar, by September 11, 2026. Incomplete forms, applications without the original fee slip, and submissions received after the deadline will not be accepted. Candidates should also monitor the PFI website and their provided contact details for interview and physical-test updates.
| Deadline Warning Late, incomplete, or fee-slip-missing applications will not be accepted, so candidates should avoid waiting until the final day. |
Disclaimer: This article is based on the admission details available from Pakistan Forest Institute and related public notices. Candidates should confirm final instructions, seat details, and updates from PFI and NTS before applying.
