SJU Bangalore M.Sc Botany: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The botany department features about 12 faculty members and 40 postgraduate students, fostering a generally approachable environment. The program spans four semesters, each with three mid-semester exams, assignments, and seminars. While Dr. Neelam Mishra is praised for her teaching skills, some classes can be dull due to unclear delivery. The college ensures timely results with a barcode system, and most students find it easy to score well due to the grading structure.

Internship opportunities are available, although students must secure placements independently, usually without a stipend, requiring project-related payments. Internships last 4 to 6 months, followed by a required declaration submission. Fees for the first and second years are Rs. 91,400 and Rs. 80,000 respectively, with a Rs. 40,000 installment option for the second year. Additional expenses include field trips, outreach activities, and non-Karnataka fees, along with a Rs. 4,000 rural camp fee. Scholarships between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 15,000 are offered for academic excellence or management reasons.

Hostel costs are Rs. 11,000 monthly, totaling about Rs. 2,64,000 over two years. An internship stipend of Rs. 25,000 is provided.