GNDU M.Sc Botany: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc with Botany as a subject from a recognised university with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). A valid CUET-PG score or merit in qualifying B.Sc marks is required for admission to GNDU Amritsar.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Sc Botany at GNDU Amritsar is INR 1,11,510, payable at INR 55,755 per year (Semester 1: INR 41,915, Semester 2: INR 13,840). Examination fees are charged separately each semester. SC/ST Punjab domicile students may avail post-matric scholarship to offset a significant portion of the fees.

Ans. Graduates of M.Sc Botany from GNDU Amritsar can pursue careers as Botanist, research associate, environmental consultant, plant biologist, lecturer. Sectors include Research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, environmental agencies, teaching at schools and colleges, and forest and agriculture departments are primary career destinations. Further studies: PhD in Botany at GNDU, CSIR-NET Life Sciences for research fellowships and lectureships.

Ans. GNDU Amritsar is a NAAC A++ state university with UGC Category I status and one of Punjab’s leading public universities for science education. The Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences has experienced faculty, research labs, and a track record in producing alumni in pharma, biotech, and research institutions. The UGC-recognised M.Sc Botany degree and relatively low fee make it a strong choice for students targeting research and government science roles in North India.

Ans. CUET-PG is the primary route for M.Sc admission at GNDU Amritsar, consistent with UGC guidelines for public universities. Candidates who appear for CUET-PG with Botany can use their score for M.Sc Botany admission. GNDU may also consider merit in the qualifying degree for seats not filled through CUET-PG. Check gnduadmissions.org for the final admission policy each year.

Ans. Yes. M.Sc Botany from GNDU qualifies for PhD admission in the relevant department at GNDU Amritsar and other central and state universities. GNDU has active research groups in science disciplines. Qualifying CSIR-NET in the relevant subject is required for PhD fellowship. Students can also apply for DBT or DST fellowships after qualifying the national entrance tests.