St. Xavier's College, affiliated with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in Tamil Nadu, offers a BSc Botany program requiring applicants to have completed class 12 with at least 50% marks. Admission is based on an entrance exam and merit. The faculty, mostly PhD holders, are known for their effective teaching and supportive student relationships. The college features smart classrooms and conducts two internal exams per semester. The program's fee structure is about Rs.
40,000, considered affordable given the quality of education and facilities. Each odd semester incurs a Rs. 7,000 fee, plus additional fees for exams, donations, and hostel services. Shift 2 students pay double due to government subsidies for Shift 1. The first-year fee is around Rs. 7,560, covering lab and material costs, with discounts available for high scorers and other schemes. Scholarships are provided based on need and merit, with eligible students receiving Rs.
2,500 monthly, alongside government and college support. The college's career counseling and placement cell organizes seminars, workshops, internships, and job placements, with about 15 companies visiting for recruitment each even semester. Internships are mandatory for second-year undergraduates and first-year postgraduates, offering exposure to fields like Siddha medicine and botanical research.
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