Maya Devi University (MDU), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offers the Master of Science (MSc) in Botany through its Department of Botany, Faculty of Life and Applied Sciences. The two-year full-time postgraduate programme covers advanced plant taxonomy and systematics, plant molecular biology and genetics, plant ecology and phytosociology, plant physiology and biochemistry, mycology and phytopathology, ethnobotany and economic botany, plant biotechnology, palynology, conservation biology, and research methods in plant sciences. Admission is through MDUCET-PG or CUET-PG; candidates require a B.Sc degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. The total programme fee is INR 1,65,500 for the two-year duration. Graduates are prepared for careers as botanist and allied roles in forest and wildlife, agriculture, botanical surveys, conservation, education, and academic research.
Admissions for 2026-27 are in progress; MDUCET-PG 2026 and CUET-PG 2026 were conducted in March to April 2026. Counselling and document verification are scheduled for June to July 2026 at the Selaqui campus.
Key Points
- MDU offers MSc Botany as a two-year full-time postgraduate programme with a curriculum integrating advanced theory, laboratory practicals, and research project work.
- The programme is delivered by the Department of Botany, covering advanced plant taxonomy and systematics, plant molecular biology and genetics, and plant ecology and phytosociology.
- Graduates are equipped for careers as botanist, plant researcher, forest officer (Group B via UPSC), agricultural officer, conservation biologist, ecology researcher, horticulture officer, university lecturer, plant biotechnologist in forest and wildlife, agriculture, botanical surveys, conservation, education, and academic research.
MDU MSc Botany Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 60,000 |
| Annual Other Charges (examination, lab, ERP, library) | INR 14,000 |
| One-Time Registration Fee | INR 1,500 |
| One-Time Admission Fee | INR 16,000 |
| Total Fees (2-Year Programme) | INR 1,65,500 |
- Annual tuition of INR 60,000 is payable each year for two years; total tuition over the programme is INR 1,20,000.
- Other annual charges of INR 14,000 per year cover examination, lab, ERP, and library fees as applicable to Life and Applied Sciences programmes; total over two years is INR 28,000.
- One-time charges of INR 17,500 (INR 1,500 registration and INR 16,000 admission fee) are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Hostel and mess charges are separate from academic fees; optional on-campus accommodation is available at the Selaqui campus in Dehradun.
MDU MSc Botany Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Opens | February 2026 |
| Application Deadline | April 2026 |
| MDUCET-PG / CUET-PG 2026 | March to April 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | May to June 2026 |
| Counselling and Document Verification | June to July 2026 |
| Classes Begin | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| CUET-PG 2026 | February 2026 | March 13 to 31, 2026 | May 2026 |
| MDUCET-PG 2026 | February 2026 | April to May 2026 | May to June 2026 |
- Admission to MSc programmes at MDU is merit-based through MDUCET-PG or CUET-PG; candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks.
- Candidates with a B.Sc or B.Sc (Hons.) in the relevant science subject or a closely related discipline are eligible; the university evaluates UG subject combination at the time of counselling.
- Counselling and document verification are conducted at the Selaqui campus in Dehradun; candidates must carry original graduation mark sheets, pass certificate, entrance scorecard, and character certificate.
- All schedules including merit lists, counselling dates, and seat matrix are published on the official university website (maya.edu.in) and the admission portal (admission.maya.edu.in).
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed a B.Sc or B.Sc (Hons.) in Botany or a relevant science discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. Candidates with a B.Sc or B.Sc (Hons.) in Botany or a closely related life science discipline are eligible; those with B.Sc in Agriculture or Environmental Science with Botany are also considered.
- Candidates appearing in their final year of graduation may apply provisionally; final admission is confirmed on submission of the degree certificate with minimum qualifying marks.
- Entrance examinations: MDUCET-PG or CUET-PG. Admission is merit-based on entrance score combined with graduation aggregate.
Admission Process
- Register on the admission portal at admission.maya.edu.in and fill the MSc Botany application form; enter MDUCET-PG or CUET-PG score and graduation details.
- Pay the application processing fee and submit before the April 2026 deadline; upload graduation mark sheets, pass certificate, and entrance scorecard.
- Merit lists based on MDUCET-PG or CUET-PG score and graduation aggregate are published on maya.edu.in; shortlisted candidates receive offer letters.
- Attend counselling and document verification at the Selaqui campus in June to July 2026; carry original graduation certificates, entrance scorecard, and character certificate.
- Complete fee payment at the accounts section or through the online payment gateway to confirm enrolment. Classes for the 2026-27 academic year commence in August 2026.
MDU MSc Botany Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| MDU Merit Scholarship | Up to 50% of tuition fee | Based on MDUCET-PG score; candidates scoring 95 percentile and above receive maximum scholarship |
| CUET-PG Merit Scholarship | 30 to 50% of tuition fee | Candidates admitted on the basis of CUET-PG scores; merit-based slab |
| Girl Child Scholarship | 10% of tuition fee | All female students at MDU; automatically applied at the time of admission |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Tuition and maintenance support | SC/ST candidates; family income below INR 2,50,000; apply via scholarships.gov.in |
| Defence Personnel Scholarship | 10% of tuition fee | Children or dependents of serving or retired defence/paramilitary personnel |
| Uttarakhand Domicile Scholarship | 25% of tuition fee | Students domiciled in Uttarakhand under the Uttarakhand Private Universities Act |
- Merit scholarships are contingent on maintaining a minimum of 80 percent attendance per semester and clearing all semester examinations without backlogs on the first attempt.
- Government scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) typically from August to November each year.
- Uttarakhand domicile students receive a 25 percent tuition scholarship under the Uttarakhand Private Universities Act; this is applied directly at the time of admission.
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