M.Sc Botany

Hi, here's the eligibility criteria to sit for CUET-PG exam for MSc in Botany:

A Bachelor's degree in Life Science subject or any relevant Biology discipline.
Minimum aggregate of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD).

Hope this will help!

Here are some colleges in Himachal Pradesh that offer an MSc in Botany:

• Dolphin PG College of Science
• GB Pant Memorial Govt. PG College
• Shoolini University
• MCM DAV College
• St. Bede's College
• MLSM College 

Many university and national-level entrance exams are conducted for MSc Botany admissions. So, the syllabus of these exams also varies depending on the conducting bodies. However, some important topics covered in almost every exam are:

• Plant anatomy and embryology
• Taxonomy and systematics Plant physiology
• Genetics and evolution
• Ecology and environment
• Molecular biology and biotechnology
• Plant pathology Economic botany

Here are some of the best books, recommended to MSc Botany students:

Core Botany Textbooks

• "Plant Physiology" by Taiz and Zeiger
• "Botany for Gardeners" by Brian Capon
• "Plant Systematics" by Michael G. Simpson
• "Plant Ecology" by Paul A. Keddy
• "Molecular Biology of the Cell" by Alberts et al

Reference Books

• "The Plant Book" by D.J. Mabberley
• "Plant Anatomy" by Esau

There are several optional papers also available in this course. You can opt for the specialized subject or topic of your choice. You will get these options for papers in the last two semesters of the course study. The optional papers listed below for your reference:

Yes, you can opt for an MSc in Botany after completing your BSc Biotechnology program. The knowledge of Biotechnology can be used to improve the quality and quantity of plants for agriculture, horticulture, and more. Plant biotechnology can also help manipulate plants for better agronomic performance.