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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE [B.SC] (BOTANY)

 

B.Sc. Botany

 

B.Sc. Botany is a 3-year undergraduate program that focuses on the study of plants, fungi, algae, and related organisms. The course covers topics like plant physiology, genetics, ecology, taxonomy, microbiology, and biotechnology. Students gain knowledge of plant structures, evolution, and their applications in agriculture, forestry, pharmaceuticals, food industry, and environmental conservation. Graduates can pursue careers in research, environmental management, agriculture, horticulture, biotech, and teaching, or continue with M.Sc. Botany, Biotechnology, Forestry, or Environmental Science.

 

B.Sc. Botany Course Highlights



Feature

Details

Course Name

B.Sc. Botany

Duration

3 years (6 semesters)

Level

Undergraduate

Eligibility

10+2 with Biology/PCB

Admission Process

Entrance Exam / Merit-based

Average Fees

Govt: 8,000 – 30,000 per year; Private: 40,000 – 1 LPA

Core Subjects

Plant Physiology, Ecology, Genetics, Taxonomy, Microbiology, Plant Biotechnology

Top Recruiters

Botanical Gardens, Forest Dept., Agriculture Firms, Biotech, Food & Pharma Industry

Average Salary

3 – 6 LPA (higher with M.Sc./PhD)



B.Sc. Botany Admission Process

 

  1. Apply online via university/college portal or CUET-UG.

  2. Selection based on merit or entrance exam score.

  3. Attend counseling/document verification.

  4. Pay admission fees to confirm seat.

How to Apply

 

 

B.Sc. Botany Eligibility Criteria



Requirement

Details

Qualification

10+2 with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Minimum Marks

45–50% aggregate

Age Limit

Generally < 25 years in govt. universities

 

B.Sc. Botany Entrance Exams

 

 

B.Sc. Botany Syllabus

 

Year

Core Subjects

1st Year

Plant Anatomy, Cell Biology, Plant Diversity (Algae, Fungi, Bryophytes), Microbiology

2nd Year

Plant Physiology, Genetics, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Gymnosperms

3rd Year

Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Economic Botany, Project Work

 

Top Colleges for B.Sc. Botany

 

College / University

Type

Location

Hindu College (DU)

Govt (Central)

Delhi

Miranda House (DU)

Govt (Central)

Delhi

Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Govt (Central)

Varanasi

Presidency University

Govt

Kolkata

Fergusson College (SPPU)

Govt (Autonomous)

Pune

Loyola College

Private (Autonomous)

Chennai

St. Xavier’s College

Private (Autonomous)

Mumbai/Kolkata

Madras Christian College (MCC)

Private (Autonomous)

Chennai

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)

Govt (Central)

Aligarh

Osmania University

Govt

Hyderabad

 

Job & Career Prospects

 

Job Profiles

 

Salary Range

 

 

Future Scopes

 

Higher Studies: M.Sc. Botany, M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Forestry, M.Sc. Environmental Science, PhD.

Government Jobs: UPSC (IFS, IAS), PSC, SSC, Forest Dept., Botanical Survey of India, CSIR labs.

Private Sector: Biotech, Agriculture, Forestry, Food & Beverages, Pharma.

Entrepreneurship: Organic farming, Herbal product businesses, Eco-tourism.

 

Government College Seat Intake

 

Institute

Approx. Intake (B.Sc. Botany)

Delhi University (DU – multiple colleges)

1,200+

Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

450

Miranda House (DU)

150

Presidency University, Kolkata

200

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)

250

Fergusson College (SPPU)

200

Osmania University

300

University of Calcutta

200

Madras University

180

Lucknow University

150