Vijaygarh Jyotish Ray College Kolkata B.Sc Botany: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Sc Botany programme at VJRC is INR 12,315, which is INR 4,105 per year for general category students. VJRC is a government-aided college, so fees are well below those of private institutions. SC/ST and OBC students can additionally apply for state government fee reimbursement and the central government Post-Matric Scholarship to reduce overall costs further.

Ans. No, there is no entrance exam for B.Sc admission at VJRC. Admission is purely merit-based through the WBCAP (West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal) at wbcap.in. Candidates are ranked based on Class 12 Higher Secondary marks. Students with a Biology background in Class 12 register on the portal, list preferred colleges and subjects, and await the merit-based allotment rounds.

Ans. The WBCAP Phase 2 Mop-up application window opens on July 7, 2026 and closes on July 16, 2026. The Phase 2 merit list and seat allotment are released on July 19, 2026, with the final admission deadline on July 29, 2026. Candidates who were not allotted a seat in Phase 1 can apply during this window to secure admission at VJRC or other CU-affiliated colleges.

Ans. Graduates of B.Sc Botany from VJRC can pursue M.Sc Botany or related life sciences at the University of Calcutta or other central and state universities. Career paths include roles in agriculture research, forestry, environmental consultancy, pharmaceutical firms, and government research organisations such as CSIR and ICAR. Many graduates also qualify for NET/SET examinations for teaching and research positions after completing postgraduate studies.

Ans. B.Sc Botany students at VJRC can apply for the Kanyashree Prakalpa (female students from low-income families), the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST and OBC-NCL students through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in, the WB Government SC/ST Financial Assistance scheme, and the college-internal Students’ Aid Fund for economically disadvantaged students. Applications for Kanyashree are submitted directly through the college office.

Ans. VJRC is a government-aided autonomous college affiliated to the University of Calcutta, holding NAAC Grade A accreditation and DBT-BOOST funding for bioscience programmes. The college is recognised in the NIRF 2024 rankings in the 151-200 band for colleges. For students seeking a low-cost, CU-affiliated science degree in south Kolkata, VJRC is a strong option, particularly for those planning to continue to postgraduate studies in life sciences.