Aliah University Kolkata M.Sc Botany: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Botany at Aliah University is INR 9,800 for the two-year programme, payable as INR 5,500 in the first year and INR 4,300 in the second year. As a government minority university, Aliah University maintains very affordable postgraduate science fees. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm current fees with Aliah University admissions before joining.

Ans. Admission to M.Sc Botany at Aliah University is through AUAT 2026 (Aliah University Admission Test, PG category). Candidates apply at aliah.ac.in. AUAT PG applications are open from April 17 to June 15, 2026. Eligibility requires a B.Sc with Botany or Biological Sciences as a principal subject and at least 50% aggregate marks.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc or B.Sc Hons degree with Botany or Biological Sciences as a principal subject from a UGC-recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B). A valid AUAT 2026 PG score is required. Candidates in their final year of B.Sc may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the minimum marks criterion.

Ans. M.Sc Botany at Aliah University covers plant physiology, plant taxonomy, plant ecology, molecular biology, mycology, phycology, and plant biochemistry. Practical sessions include laboratory techniques in plant tissue culture, microscopy, and field ecology. The two-year programme prepares students for research careers in plant sciences, environmental biology, and biotechnology.

Ans. M.Sc Botany graduates from Aliah University can pursue careers as botanist, research scientist, university lecturer, and plant biotechnologist. Roles in forest departments, agricultural research institutes, CSIR labs, and pharmaceutical companies are also accessible. UGC-CSIR-NET in Life Sciences qualifies them for assistant professor positions. Ph.D programmes in Biological Sciences or Plant Sciences are a common next step.

Ans. M.Sc Botany students at Aliah University can apply for the WB Aikyashree Scholarship for minority community students through wbmdfcscholarship.in, WB SC/ST and OBC post-matric scholarships via oasis.gov.in, the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) for minority postgraduate students via the UGC portal, and the Central Sector Scheme at scholarships.gov.in. CSIR-JRF via UGC-CSIR-NET is also available for science postgraduate students.