Ananda Mohan College Kolkata B.Sc Botany: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for B.Sc with Botany at Ananda Mohan College is INR 24,360 for the complete 3-year course. This fee is fixed for the full duration under the University of Calcutta government-aided college fee structure. University examination and registration charges are payable separately each year. The fee makes this one of the more affordable science undergraduate options in Kolkata.

Ans. B.Sc with Botany (without the Hons designation) at AMC is a General Pass course under the University of Calcutta framework. Students study Botany as one of three science subjects across three years. A separate B.Sc Hons Botany programme is also offered at AMC for students seeking an Honours specialisation. Hons graduates typically have a clear advantage in M.Sc Botany admissions at the University of Calcutta, where Honours applicants are preferred.

Ans. B.Sc Botany graduates from AMC can pursue M.Sc Botany or related life science programmes at the University of Calcutta and other institutions. CSIR-NET (Life Sciences) and ICAR examinations are popular competitive pathways. Careers in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, and teaching are also common for life science graduates from Calcutta University-affiliated colleges. State government services in horticulture and forest departments recruit candidates with a Botany background, and WBPSC examinations include options for graduates in life sciences from recognised universities across West Bengal.

Ans. Admission is processed through the WBCAP centralised portal at wbcap.in. Students register using CUET-UG score or Class 12 PCB aggregate, select AMC as a preference, and receive a merit-based seat allotment. There is no separate college-level entrance test for this programme. Document submission at the college is required after allotment, followed by payment of the programme fee to confirm the seat.

Ans. Science students at AMC are eligible for the Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship (INR 15,000 per year for students with at least 75% in Class 12 Science and family income below INR 2.5 lakh), Kanyasree Prakalpa for eligible unmarried female students below 19 years from West Bengal, and Aikyasree for meritorious minority students. Applications are submitted through the WB e-District portal annually. Students should check the portal each year for the current application schedule, eligibility criteria, and required supporting documents.