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M.Sc. (Botany) is a 2-year, 4-semester full-time postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Biosciences at Gurugram University, Gurgaon, Haryana. The programme provides advanced knowledge in plant sciences, covering areas such as plant physiology, plant ecology, plant taxonomy, molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, and environmental botany. With a seat intake of 20 students, the programme is offered in regular on-campus mode and admission is through CUET PG scores followed by merit in the qualifying examination. The total fee for the 2-year programme is approximately Rs. 1,26,940, making it an affordable option at a state government university. The course is popular among students aspiring for careers in research, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, and competitive examinations such as CSIR-NET and GATE.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are expected to open tentatively in June 2026, following the CUET PG 2026 result (declared May 6, 2026). The 2025-26 admission cycle has concluded, with open counselling for M.Sc. Botany conducted in August 2025.

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The programme is offered under the Department of Biosciences, which also offers M.Sc. in Zoology, Environmental Science, and Biotechnology, enabling interdisciplinary learning.
Admission is through CUET PG (Paper Code: SCQP07), making it accessible to students from across India.
The department has well-equipped laboratories for plant physiology, molecular biology, and ecology experiments.
Students are encouraged to appear for competitive examinations such as CSIR-NET (Life Sciences), GATE (Life Sciences/Biotechnology), and UGC-NET.
The programme prepares graduates for careers in research institutions (CSIR, ICAR, DBT), pharmaceutical companies, seed companies, environmental consultancies, and academic institutions.
The university's placement cell actively supports students in securing internships and employment opportunities.

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Gurugram University M.Sc Botany Fees

The M.Sc. (Botany) programme at Gurugram University is offered at a very affordable fee, consistent with its status as a state government university. The first-year fee is approximately Rs. 60,470 and the second-year fee is approximately Rs. 66,470, bringing the total 2-year programme fee to approximately Rs. 1,26,940. The fee includes tuition, university development charges, examination fees, and other common charges.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Year 1 (Rs.)	Year 2 (Rs.)	Total (Rs.)
Tuition Fee	40,000 (approx.)	40,000 (approx.)	80,000 (approx.)
University Development & Other Charges	20,470 (approx.)	26,470 (approx.)	46,940 (approx.)
Total Fees	60,470	66,470	1,26,940

Hostel facility is available at the university campus (Sector-51 and Sector-87, Gurugram).
Hostel charges are separate and not included in the above fee.
Hostel is optional and not mandatory.
Hostel charges are approximately Rs. 40,000-60,000 per year (subject to room type and availability); students should confirm the latest hostel fee from the university directly.
SC/BC candidates of Haryana are eligible for fee concession/reimbursement as per Haryana Government norms.
EWS candidates may avail fee concession as per applicable government policy.
Application form fee: Rs. 1,000 for General category; Rs. 250 for SC/BC/EWS/Differently Abled candidates of Haryana.
Fee is to be deposited online at the time of physical counselling/document verification.
No EMI option is officially mentioned; fee is payable annually/semester-wise as per university schedule.

Gurugram University M.Sc Botany Admission 2026-27

Admissions to M.Sc. (Botany) at Gurugram University are conducted annually through CUET PG scores followed by merit in the qualifying examination. The 2025-26 admission cycle has concluded, with open counselling conducted in August 2025. For the 2026-27 session, the schedule is expected to follow a similar pattern, with applications opening after the CUET PG 2026 result in May 2026.

Gurugram University Admission Dates

Event	Tentative Date (2026-27)
Commencement of Online Application	June 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date of Online Application	July 2026 (Tentative)
First Merit List Display	Late July 2026 (Tentative)
First Physical Counselling	Late July / Early August 2026 (Tentative)
Second Merit List Display	Early August 2026 (Tentative)
Second Physical Counselling	Early August 2026 (Tentative)
Open Counselling (if seats vacant)	At Department Level (Tentative)
Commencement of Classes	August 2026 (Tentative)

CUET PG Exam Dates

Event	Date
CUET PG 2026 Registration Start	December 14, 2025
CUET PG 2026 Registration End	January 25, 2026
CUET PG 2026 Admit Card Release	March 3, 2026
CUET PG 2026 Exam	March 6 - March 27, 2026
CUET PG 2026 Result	May 6, 2026

Note: CUET PG Paper Code for M.Sc. Botany is SCQP07. Candidates must appear in this paper to be eligible for admission.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed B.Sc. (Hons.) or B.Sc. (Pass) with Botany as one of the main subjects with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (47.5% for SC/ST candidates of Haryana only) from a recognised university.
The qualifying examination must be recognised by the State University of Haryana or an equivalent recognised board/university.
A valid CUET PG score (Paper Code: SCQP07) is required for admission.

Admission Process

Register for CUET PG 2026 (Paper Code: SCQP07) through the NTA portal (pgcuet.samarth.ac.in) before the registration deadline.
Submit the online application form on the Gurugram University Samarth Portal within the stipulated dates after CUET PG results are declared.
Upload all required documents including qualifying examination marksheets, CUET PG scorecard, character certificate, category certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar card, and Parivar Pehchan Patra (for Haryana residents).
Merit list is prepared based on CUET PG score (minimum 50 percentile/percentage required), followed by merit in the qualifying examination.
Shortlisted candidates must appear for physical counselling at the Department of Biosciences, Gurugram University.
Fee is to be deposited online immediately after document verification at the time of counselling.
Open counselling is conducted at the department level if seats remain vacant after the second physical counselling round.

Gurugram University M.Sc Botany Scholarships 2026-27

Gurugram University students enrolled in M.Sc. (Botany) can avail various scholarships and fee concession schemes offered by the Haryana Government and the Central Government. SC/BC students of Haryana are entitled to fee reimbursement, and EWS students can avail concessions as per applicable norms. Students with outstanding academic performance may also be recognised through university merit incentives.

Scholarship Schemes

Scholarship / Concession	Eligibility	Benefit
Haryana SC/BC Fee Reimbursement	SC/BC students of Haryana domicile	Full or partial tuition fee reimbursement as per Haryana Govt. norms
EWS Fee Concession	EWS candidates (family income below prescribed limit)	Fee concession as per Haryana/Central Govt. policy
Post-Matric Scholarship (Central/State)	SC/ST/OBC students with valid income certificate	Scholarship amount as per government scheme
NSP (PM-USP) Yojana	Minority students; 50% marks in previous exam; parental income up to Rs. 4.5 Lakhs	Up to Rs. 10,000 per annum (maintenance) + course fee
Merit-Based Incentive (University)	Students with outstanding academic performance	Recognition and incentives as per university policy

SC/BC students must submit a valid income certificate and category certificate at the time of admission to avail fee concession/reimbursement.
Application for government scholarships (Post-Matric, NSP) must be made through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) within the prescribed deadlines each academic year.
EWS candidates must submit the latest EWS certificate issued by the competent authority.
Scholarship benefits are subject to 75% attendance and satisfactory academic performance as per university rules.

Gurugram University M.Sc Botany Placement 2026-27

Career Opportunities

Career Options	Examples
Research Institutions	CSIR, ICAR, DBT
Pharmaceutical Companies	Herbal medicine companies
Seed and Agro-chemical Companies	-
Environmental Consultancies	-
Government Departments	Forest departments
Academic Institutions	-

Gurugram University M.Sc Botany FAQs

Ques. Is CUET PG mandatory for M.Sc. Botany admission at Gurugram University?

Ans. Yes, CUET PG is mandatory for M.Sc. (Botany) at Gurugram University. Candidates must appear in CUET PG Paper Code SCQP07 and secure a minimum of 50 percentile/percentage to be eligible for admission.

Ques. What is the seat intake for M.Sc. Botany at Gurugram University, and how are seats distributed?

Ans. The total intake is 20 seats. The seat distribution as per Haryana Government reservation policy is: AIC - 2, AIC(EWS) - 1, HGC - 9, SC - 2, BC(A) - 1, BC(B) - 3, EWS - 2. Students from outside Haryana can apply under the 2 AIC seats.

Ques. What career options are available after M.Sc. Botany from Gurugram University?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers in research institutions (CSIR-NBRI, ICAR, DBT-funded labs), pharmaceutical and herbal medicine companies, seed and agro-chemical companies, environmental consultancies, forest departments, and academic institutions. Many students also qualify CSIR-NET (Life Sciences) or GATE (Life Sciences) to pursue Ph.D. or research fellowships.

Ques. Can a student with B.Sc. in Zoology or Life Sciences apply for M.Sc. Botany at Gurugram University?

Ans. As per the eligibility criteria, the candidate must have B.Sc. with Botany as one of the main subjects. A student with B.Sc. Zoology (without Botany) would generally not be eligible. However, students with B.Sc. in Life Sciences where Botany was a component may be eligible. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility directly with the Department of Biosciences before applying.

Ques. Does Gurugram University offer Ph.D. in Botany after M.Sc.?

Ans. Gurugram University offers Ph.D. programmes in various disciplines under the Department of Biosciences. Students who complete M.Sc. Botany with good academic performance and qualify CSIR-NET/GATE/UGC-NET can apply for Ph.D. admission at Gurugram University or other reputed institutions. Ph.D. admission notifications are released separately by the university.

Ques. Were there open counselling rounds for M.Sc. Botany in 2025-26?

Ans. Yes, open counselling for M.Sc. Botany (along with M.Sc. Environmental Science and M.Sc. Zoology) was conducted in August 2025 for vacant seats after the regular counselling rounds. This indicates that seats may sometimes remain vacant after the initial merit lists, giving additional opportunities to eligible candidates.

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