Botany

Yes, you can use your UGC NET score in Environmental Science to apply for a Ph.D. in Botany. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has made it possible to use UGC NET scores for Ph.D. admission. However, the final decision depends on the specific university’s admission criteria and policies.

It’s a good idea to check the specific requirements of the universities you’re interested in, as some might have additional criteria or entrance exams for interdisciplinary admissions. If you have any particular universities in mind, I can help you look up their specific requirements.?

BSc (Hons.) in Botany is a three-year undergraduate degree course available at Visva Bharati University. The total number of seats offered for BA courses is 484. The total number of seats offered for BSc (Hons.) in Botany is 42. Candidates can check number of seats allocated to each BSc specialisation available at Visva Bharati University from the above mentioned table. 

To pursue a Botany course, you need to opt for Biology as a core subject in Class 12. Since PCM does not include Biology, and Botany studies the plant life including their structure, growth, reproduction, physiology, ecology, evolution, and environmental interactions, you will not be eligible for Botany course admission.

In botany, you can choose to explore different species of plants from fungi, algae, pteridophytes, etc.. You can explore its diversity and learn about its pros and cons. But in Agriculture,  you can explore the crops and their variety and discover new species which can be helpful to farmers and the crop can survive in different conditions or tough conditions like heatwaves, drought and so on. You learn about soil and its type and you can help farmers in Agriculture centres to show them, how much fertile their soil is, etc. 

A very few colleges offer Online Botany courses such as KSOU Mysore and Andhra University Online. Their course fee ranges around INR 50,000 - 60,000. Interested students can click here to find some top Botany Online Courses & Certifications. 

Botany distance colleges are limited in India. However, you can find the table below to get some good options:

Botany courses cover physiology, ecology, evolution, growth, reproduction, structure, and environmental interactions. Plant biology is covered in detail in botany courses, including plant function, classification, evolution, and diversity. There are UG, PG, and PhD course levels available for botany.

Botany courses are available at various levels like UG, PG, Doctorate, Diploma, and Certifications, so the eligibility criteria also vary. Here is the general idea of eligibility criteria for Botany courses:

UG: Class 12 in the Science stream with PCB subjects and a minimum of 50% aggregate score from a recognised board.

PG: A bachelor's degree in BSc Botany or any relevant discipline from a recognised university.

Doctorate: Master's degree in MSc Botany or any relevant discipline from a recognised university.

Botany courses are available at various levels like UG, PG, Doctorate, Diploma, and Certifications. You can either go for the BSc Botany program, which is a 3-year long undergraduate degree course or you can opt for a Diploma or certification in a specific Botany specialization.