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M.Sc. in Botany
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University of Calcutta 
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M.Sc. in Botany
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M.Sc. in Botany
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  • Department organizes lot of workshop and seminar on regular basis
  • Department maintains a Botanical garden since inception, a treasure of plant wealth, conservatory of rare, endangered species, trees and shrubs which are witness of glorious era of the Botany Deptt

M.Sc. in Botany
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University of Calcutta 
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M.Sc. in Botany
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4.1/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.7
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3.8
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.5
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M.Sc. in Botany - Batch of 2026
Offered by Calcutta University
4.4
4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Calcutta University good for M.Sc.
Placements: Calcutta University offers decent placement opportunities for students. Top recruiting companies like Haldia Petrochemical, Bisleri best for Botany Student. Top roles offered like biochemist, lab technician. The highest package about 6.5LPA and the lowest package about 3.5LPA offered. Maybe 10-15% students got placements because many students go for higher studies.
Infrastructure: The university is well-equipped with modern laboratory instruments and classrooms with projectors. The library contains all books and new research papers for students. Also, the campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled. Hostel facilities are moderate. Rooms are simple. It serves good food with proper hygiene. There is a ground where we can play games.
Faculty: The faculty of our department is highly knowledgeable and experienced. Professors are very helpful with academic guidance including future guidance. They give us theoretical and practical knowledge which enhance the real problems solutions knowledge. The examination are moderate but test both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. About 85% students passed on the exam.
Other: I chose the course because of my deep fascination with plant life and the environment and choose Calcutta University because of its old rich history in excellent research facilities. The course duration is 2 years and divided into 4 semesters. The course offers wide range of subjects allowing students to gain knowledge in various aspects. The Herbarium and well-equipped labs provide excellent resources for studying. The university hosts events and fests throughout the year. These events helps students to interact, learn and have fun. The crowd is vibrant, students from different backgrounds coming together. The surroundings are peaceful and green, providing a perfect environment for studying. Activities like nature walks, gardening clubs and environment awareness programs could be vary engaging for botany students.
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M.Sc. in Botany - Batch of 2023
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Great college for M.Sc. in Botany.
Placements: Placements are good in this college. Almost 40% students got placements while some of the students only got internships in the roles of lab assistant and product tester. The average package offered is around 2 LPA. The recruiting companies are big companies like Wipro, Tata, etc.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is very good with almost every facility available. All the classrooms are clean and also all the departments have their separate labs and classrooms. The campus is wide enabled. The food quality is very good and also very affordable for all.
Faculty: The faculty members of our college are very good, they are very knowledgeable and some of them hold a Ph.D. degree. Their teaching quality is very good, also they behave friendly with the students. They make the curriculum very easy to understand. The semester exams are not tough.
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A very good college with very good infrastructure.
Placements: The placement of this college is good. They placed at least 30–40% students per year. The package is around 2–3 LPA. And the recruitment companies are like Wipro, Tata, etc. And also, some of the students got internships during their studies. Roles offered in internships include those of product testers and lab technicians.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure is very good at our college. All the departments have separate labs and classrooms. Wi-fi is around the campus. And we also have a big library. Hostels are available, and the food quality is very tasty and affordable.
Faculty: Teachers are very helpful and knowledgeable. Many of them have Ph.D. degrees. They help students a lot. And their teaching quality is great. They teach us by providing real-life examples and many essential things that also help us get placement.
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M.Sc. in Botany - Batch of 2025
Offered by Calcutta University
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Great infrastructure, and facilities are there.
Placements: In the last year, more than 25% of students got jobs at big companies like TATA, WIPRO, etc. The package of placements is between INR 28999 and INR 18999. I think 10–12 percent of students got internships in their reading year, with the best roles like lab technician and product tester. Overall, placement is good.
Infrastructure: The best thing about the university is that all departments have their own labs, classrooms, and libraries, and the whole university is Wi-Fi enabled. All hostels at the university are average. Food is delicious, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. In the hostel, no medical facilities are available.
Faculty: The best thing about the teachers is that they all have Ph.D. degrees; some are research-level. They are very helpful, and their teaching quality is great. If you regularly follow the course and labs, you are ready to join the industry. It's very easy to clear all semester, and the pass percentage may be 96%.
Other: Coming from an agricultural background, it's very helpful for me. I think outdoor visits and outdoor work will be better in the future. In a year, events come one by one, and once in a while, unions organize fests. The campus is full of greenery. 2 or 3 scholarships are there, and you can apply during your time at the university. Connectivity is great.
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M.Sc. in Botany - Batch of 2026
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Best university for M.Sc. and research with friendly-supportive faculty members.
Placements: I am a science student. So, less than 30% of students get placements every year in a mixture of all departments like biochemistry, biotech, botany, and zoology. But most students are going for higher studies, like a Ph.D. Last year, companies like Dr. Reddy and Biocon mainly focused on recruiting only biotech and botany students. One of my seniors is going for a lab technician and another research analyst role offered during placements. Last year, the highest 12.5 LPA, and the lowest 4.5 LPA packages were offered by companies.
Infrastructure: I am proud to say that my department is one of the most digitally equipped. All the lecture halls of my department are equipped with Wi-Fi, a projector, and AC. The library is top-class with more than 6 lakh books and recent time digital notes or research projects. Labs are well-equipped with modern types of equipment, focused on recent industries. I am not staying in a hostel, but my friend said that it is a good and friendly environment. But the food is good in our canteen.
Faculty: I rate it 5/5 for my department teachers based on their best quality of teaching. Also, they are very friendly and helpful. They are very knowledgeable and highly qualified. The course curriculum is relevant and modern industry-focused, which helps us to better understand the recent industry. Semester exams are mostly difficult, but that helps us to attend regular classes and read carefully. But practical exams are easy and enjoyable. Most of the students pass like 95% of the students.
Other: I am a botany graduate. I can go for biotech or biochemistry, but my interest in botany has been in recent discoveries. Every government is focused on green energy. The best thing is that the course is focused on the industry. I think the course should focus more on recent industries. Our campus union is helpful and organised, too many things at every festival like sports in winter, Holi, etc. Campus connectivity is good with the nearest railway station, metro station, bus stop, and tram connectivity. Campus is crowded during college time with the best greenery surroundings.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Which BSc specialisations are offered at Calcutta University?
A: 

Calcutta University offers BSc course across 11 specialisations. These are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Psychology, Economics, Computer Science, etc.

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Q:   Is Calcutta University good for placement?
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Calcutta University has achieved good placement numbers over the past few years. During 2023 placements, the number of students placed has dropped for all the UG and PG courses in comparison to 2022. For detailed analysis refer to the table below depicting the Calcutta University placement trends:

CoursePlacement Statistics (2021)Placement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)
UG (3-year)

- Total students: 419

- Students placed: 247

- Total students: 417

- Students placed: 252

- Total students: 380

- Students placed: 198

BTech

- Total students: 237

- Students placed: 189

- Total students: 357

- Students placed: 305

- Total students: 289

- Students placed: 199

BA LLB

- Total students: 110

- Students placed: 96

- Total students: 119

- Students placed: 95

- Total students: 83

- Students placed: 67

PG (2-year)

- Total students: 5,984

- Students placed: 4,198

- Total students: 5,975

- Students placed: 4,201

- Total students: 5,125

- Students placed: 3,985

PG (3-year)

- Total students: 97

- Students placed: 78

- Total students: 98

- Students placed: 85

- Total students: 40

- Students placed: 30

PG (5-year)

- Total students: 40

- Students placed: 30

- Total students: 41

- Students placed: 32

- Total students: 37

- Students placed: 28

NOTE: The aforementioned placement statistics are collated from the NIRF report 2024.

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Q:   Does Faculty of Law, Calcutta University accept CLAT score?
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No, you cannot take admission at Faculty of law, Calcutta university with CLAT score. This is because CLAT is an entrance test only for admission in National Law Universities in India. The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) conduct entrance test which is WBCHSE entrance test, by which students can take admission at this Institute. Cutoffs will be released by the Institute according to the seats intake and applications. So, to take admissions at this Institute only this entrance test is to be qualified and students cannot use CLAT score to take admissions. 

Q:   How is the placement scenario of ECE in University of Calcutta?
A: 

The separate placement data for ECE has not been released yet. However, the University has disclosed the overall placement details for BTech. From 2021 to 2023, a fluctuating trend was observed in the BTech placement rate. On the other hand, year-on-year growth was recorded in the median package offered to BTech students over the past three years. The table below illustrates the Calcutta University BTech placement trends:

ParticularsBTech Placement Statistics (2021)BTech Placement Statistics (2022)BTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students237357289
Students placed189305199
Placement rate80%85%69%
Median packageINR 9.03 LPAINR 9.20 LPAINR 10 LPA

NOTE: The above data is fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

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Q:   What is Calcutta University placement rate?
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From 2021 to 2023 a fluctuating trend was observed in the placement rate of all the UG courses. The table below represents the UG placement rate trends for better understanding:

Course

Placement Rate (2021)

Placement Rate (2022)

Placement Rate (2023)

BA LLB

87%

80%

81%

BTech

80%

85%

69%

UG (3-year)

59%

60%

52%

The placement rate for PG (3-year) and PG (5-year) courses has been fluctuating over the past three years. On the other hand, the placement rate for PG (2-year) courses was the same in 2021 and 2022, however it increased in 2023. Refer to the below table for a detailed analysis of the University of Calcutta placement trends:

Course

Placement Rate (2021)

Placement Rate (2022)

Placement Rate (2023)

PG (2-year)

70%

70%

78%

PG (3-year)

80%

87%

75%

PG (5-year)

75%

78%

76%

NOTE: The above placement percentage is calculated from the data given in the NIRF report 2024. 

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Median SalaryINR 9.20 Lakh
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Students also asked

Q:   Can students join Faculty of Law, Calcutta University directly without any entrance exam?
A: 

No, students cannot join Faculty of law, Calcutta university directly without any entrance test for any course. Students need to qualify in the entrance test in order to get the admission. The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education conduts entrance test which is  WBCHSE entrance  exams . Through this entrance exam, students can take admission. A cut off will be released according to the seats intake and applications. Seat intake for different courses is also different and cut off will also be different. So if any student wants to take admission he /she need to qualify in the entrance exams as well as in the cut off. 

Q:   What is the highest placement package in Calcutta University for CSE?
A: 

The Calcutta University highest package or the salary details for 2024 drive are yet to be released. However, the median package for the 2023 drive is disclosed in the NIRF report 2024. The highest median package offered during 2023 placements was INR 10 LPA, made to PG (2-year) and BTech students. Take a look at the below table depicting the course-wise median package for the Calcutta University placements 2023:

Course

Median Package (2023)

PG (3-year)

INR  9.90 LPA

BTech

INR 10 LPA

PG (2-year)

INR 10 LPA

UG (3-year)

INR 9.20 LPA

PG (5-year)

INR 8.80 LPA

BA LLB

INR 8 LPA

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Q:   What are the eligibility criteria at Faculty of Law, Calcutta University apart from national-level entrance exams?
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The eligibility criteria for the Faculty of Law at Calcutta University, apart from national-level entrance exams, include the following:
Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 45% marks in the best four subjects at the 10+2 level from a board recognized by the University of Calcutta. For SC/ST/persons with disabilities (disability 40% or more), a minimum of 40% marks in the best four subjects is required, excluding environmental studies of WBCHSE.

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Q:   How are Calcutta University placements?
A: 

The University is yet to release the 2024 placement data. Earlier, out of all the UG courses, the highest number of students were placed in BTech. On the other hand, PG (2-year) courses recorded the highest number of students placed during 2023 placements. Check the course-wise total strength and the number of students placed during Calcutta University placements 2023 from the table below:

CourseTotal Students (2023)Students Placed (2023)
UG (3-year)380198
BTech289199
BA LLB8367
PG (2-year)5,1253,985
PG (3-year)4030
PG (5-year)3728

NOTE: The aforementioned data is fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

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Q:   Is there any way of applying offline for the Faculty of Law, Calcutta University application form?
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Although no way of applying offline is stated by the Institute. The only way to apply for admissions is to apply online from the Institute's official website. If you are facing problem in applying online, you can contact the admissions department of the Institute and ask them for offline applications. If they allow you can visit the Institute physically and apply for admission. Although admissions before the online era were held on offline basis only. So there is no problem in applying offline. You are suggested to carry all your necessary documents at the time of application. 

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