Bachelor of Science in Botany is an undergraduate degree course for three year’s duration. It is one of very common courses in science stream and many universities and colleges offer this course. Students who have passed 10+2 are eligible to take admission in this course. Admission in this course is done on the basis of marks in qualifying exam, however there are some universities which also intake students on the basis of entrance test. Average tuition fee for this course ranges from 15 to 30 thousand in public colleges and 50 thousand to 1 lakh in private colleges.

This course deals with the study of plants and their physiology, anatomy and reproduction etc. This is a specialized branch of biology which deals with the scientific study of plants, algae and fungi. It includes various approaches to the scientific discoveries and also involves many practical experiences to get a real knowledge about all the theoretical concepts.

The course is divided into six semesters spanning over three years. There are also part-time and distance learning options available for students who wish to work while taking this course. The part-time course is offered by only one institute- D.B. Pamba College, Pathanamthitta, Kerala.

What is the course about?

The course is about the scientific study of the plants, fungi and algae. This scientific study includes studying the various aspects of plants including the structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism, diseases, chemical properties, physiology of the plants and plant anatomy in general. The course is a vast combination of studying from the basic cell structure to the workings and metabolism of plants on higher levels including their evolution.

The course is very accurately structured as mostly all the theory based papers are accompanied by practical sessions to provide a hands-on experience to the students in understanding the scientific concepts through practical knowledge.

What are the skills required for B. Sc. Botany? Who should opt for the course?

The study of plants and micro-organisms is very vast and widespread. Everyday researchers find some new aspect related to the flora and fauna. This course deals with the study of plants on a deeper level and students who are interested in the study of flora and fauna should opt for the course.

For this course, a student must be ready for new challenges in the field of research and must also be good at problem solving. The students who opt for this course also must have interest in related fields like computer applications and communication skills as they become a part of the course.

Duration:

The duration for the course is of three years like any other science degree course. These three years are well divided into six semesters. The duration for the correspondence mode of education for this course is also for three years. During the course of these three years, a student has to take a total of about twenty four courses which help the student with all the necessary professional skills for career in this field.

Where to Study?

There are many universities and institutes which offer this course. It is a rather common course. Some of the popular institutes are:

• St. Xavier’s College, New Delhi
• Christ University, Bangalore
• Ramjas College, Delhi
• Fergusson College, Pune
• Hansraj College, Delhi
• Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi
• St. Joseph’s College, Calicut

1. Candidate should have Passed (10+2) or Higher Senior Secondary Certificate Examination from the CBSE or from the equivalent examination of any state / ISC recognized to it.
2.  He/She should have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.