Dear Akhil, Thanks for the query and your interest. The next call for applications would be in August/September 2011. Candidates with a bachelors in any discipline are eligible to apply. The selection of students is based on a national written test and an interview of short-listed candidates. The written test would assess the analytical and quantitative abilities (statistics and mathematics at a +2 level), knowledge of basic biology and wildlife, awareness and interest in current affairs and conservation issues, and ability to communicate in English. Those short-listed from the entrance test will be invited for a personal interview in Bangalore. For more information contact mscwildlife@ncbs.res.in