Duration & Syllabus

The duration of the course is of two years. The syllabus prescribed by the University will be taught.

M. Sc. (First year)

Paper I        - Cytology, Genetics and molecular Biology.
Paper II       - Biology and Diversity of Lower Plants - Cryptogams.
Paper III      - Plant Development, Reproduction and Resource Utilization.
Paper IV      - Plant Physiology and Metabolism.
Practicles     - Based on above papers.

M. Sc. (Second year)

Paper I       - Taxonomy and Diversity of Seed Plants.
Paper II      - Plant Ecology and Conservation
Paper III     - Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering of Plants & Microbes
Paper IV     - Elective Paper
Practical      - Based on above papers.

Facilities

Outstanding highly academic core faculties are available in the college. Beside this college arranges for eminent visiting faculties for specialized courses from other Universities.

Eligibility

M. Sc. I - Students passing B.Sc. Degree of Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto.
M. Sc. Final - Should have passed the M. Sc. Part I (Botany) examination of the Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto. The Elective paper shall be taught if at least seven students opt. for that paper and shall be subject to availability of faculties.

Selection Process

Selection of an applicant for the M.Sc. Program is based on the academic merit of their undergraduate examination.

Reservation

Few seats are reserved for reserved category students as per Govt. Regulation and also for the students from outside the University area.