M.Sc. in Botany
at Chandigarh University (CU), Chandigarh

4.2 /5

(29 Reviews)

A+ NAAC accredited
Private University
Estd. 2012

4.1

Placements

4.4

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course

4.4

Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

Akash deb

M.Sc. in Botany - Batch of 2023

5.0

M.Sc. Botany at Chandigarh University about education, environment, and experience.

Placements: CU had a 70-80%. Overall placement rate for M.Sc Botany placements were medium. It was 40 to 60%. Many students were opting higher studies. The highest package was 8 LPA. The average package was 5 LPA. The lowest package was 3 LPA. Top recruiting companies ICAR, CSIR, and government bodies. Pharmaceutical firms such as Biocon, Syngene, and Panacea Biotec. Internships included CSIR, ICAR, TERI, and WWF India. Top roles in Research Analyst, Plant Taxonomist, and Environment Consultant.

Infrastructure: High-speed Wi-Fi was available across academic blocks and hostels. Advanced research laboratories were equipped for plant tissue culture, cytogenetics, and mycology. Smart classrooms were equipped with projectors and digital boards. Separate AC and non-AC rooms were provided for boys’ and girls’ hostels. Free internet was available across hostel rooms and common areas. 24/7 electricity was provided with backup support.

Faculty: Professors in the Department of Biosciences typically held a Ph.D. in Botany. It covered plant tissue culture, ecology, physiology, and taxonomy. CU encouraged interdisciplinary research collaborations, enhancing employability. Semester exams were moderate. The passing percentage was generally above 85%.

Other: I was passionate about plant sciences, biodiversity, and ecological sustainability. Events included CU Fest, Freshmen 2.0, and Aaghaaz. The surroundings and infrastructure were the best.

Reviewed on 19 Sep 2025Read More

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M.Sc. in Botany - Batch of 2023

5.0

Absolutely dissatisfied because of the faculty, good placements in 2025.

Placements: About 35% of students are placed in this course. Student who got the highest package in my course is 11 LPA, and lowest package is 5 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Abbott, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, and Cadila Pharmaceuticals. Almost all students got an internship at these companies. Top roles offered are agriculture, medicine, and environmental conservation field.

Infrastructure: The area of college is approximately 15 acres, and this area is well organised. Infrastructure is developed and covered with Wi-Fi lanes. Classrooms are covered with smart screens. Library is also covered with Wi-Fi. Hostel provides a gym, library, and a good food facility. Campus also provides medical facilities and organizes sports meets.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Campus provides good teaching facilities. College curriculum conducts sessional and semester exams. Curriculum makes the students ready for industry work. Semester exams are not very difficult, and passing criteria are to score 40% in each subject.

Other: I have chosen this course because I want to develop my skills in the field of agriculture and environment. The best thing about this course is that it gives you the courage to explore the unexplored things. Campus organises fests and extracurricular activities. Campus also provides a scholarship based on students' marks.

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025Read More

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M.Sc. in Botany - Batch of 2023

3.6

Best university with good facilities.

Placements: Percentage of students who got placed in our colleges was 80%. It is the best college. I had a great time learning many things. The highest package offered in our course was 50 LPA. The lowest package offered ranges from 6 LPA to 10 LPA based on the skills. The recruiting companies were Biozeen, Bioneeds, and many medical companies. 63% of students got internships in our course. Roles were basic roles as freshers.

Infrastructure: Our department provided good quality of education and provided many facilities of education materials and Wi-Fi facilities. Labs were well-equipped. Library was available for each department. Hostel facilities were good. Good food was provided in the mess daily. Different types of food were given. Water facilities were good and medical facilities were available.

Faculty: Teaching quality in our course was the best. Teachers support and encourage us in our studies. Teachers were helpful and qualified with masters. They had good knowledge. Teaching quality was good. The course curriculum was relevant. It makes students ready for the industry. Semester exams were hard to pass. Pass percentage was 98%.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2025Read More

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M.Sc. in Botany
at
Chandigarh University (CU)
Overview

Chandigarh University (CU) offers M.Sc. in Botany programme at the PG level. This course is offered in Full Time mode with a duration of 2 years. Students need to pay INR 1,68,000 as the total tuition fee and INR 3,20,400 as the hostel fee. Students can check details around M.Sc. in Botany offered at Chandigarh University (CU) below:

Total Tuition Fees	₹1.68 Lakh Get Fees details
Duration	2 years Get Curriculum
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
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Type of University	Private

M.Sc. in Botany
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Chandigarh University (CU) M.Sc. in Botany fees includes components, namely examination, medical, seat rent, etc. The tuition fee may subject to vary depending on the category a candidate belongs to. Check the table provided below to know about Chandigarh University (CU) M.Sc. in Botany fees in detail:

Fee components	Amount (2 years)
Tuition Fees The fee might Include components other than tuition fee. The examination fee is for INR 2500/-	₹ 1.68 Lakh
Hostel Fees Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year. Actual amount may vary. The fees might include components other than hostel fees Hostel fee mentioned is for cheapest option available. Meal Plan is Read more Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year. Actual amount may vary. The fees might include components other than hostel fees Hostel fee mentioned is for cheapest option available. Meal Plan is included in mentioned fee.	₹ 2.40 Lakh
One-time Payment One time fees includes Security.	₹ 2,000
Total fee	₹ 4.10 Lakh

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M.Sc. in Botany
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CU Applications invited. Apply @ https://u.shiksha.com/SHKSHA/npm5rHEL?open-reg
The course consists of Project Based and Experiential Learning to encourage students potential and skills
Research - Intensive Learning Environment to enhance the overall student development with an analytical and progressive mind set
Students get flexible & choice based learning approach
Course model comprising of theoretical work, research projects, seminars, resource learning and hands-on laboratory work, and many more

M.Sc. in Botany
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Chandigarh University (CU)
Curriculum

The curriculum mentions subjects covered during the course duration. Chandigarh University M.Sc. in Botany curriculum includes core, electives and other additional courses (if required). The candidates can check out the complete syllabus by downloading the curriculum PDF given below:

M.Sc. in Botany
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Placements4.1

Infrastructure4.4

Faculty & Course4.1

Campus Life4.4

Value for Money4.1

Akash Deb

M.Sc. in Botany - Batch of 2024

4.2

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Chandigarh University in Panjab for M.Sc. in botany admission information .

Placements: In this college, there are internships by companies, and this college is organizing placement every year on campus for the students. In this college, the highest salary is 7 Lacs, and the average package is 4 LPA.

Infrastructure: There are various products and services provided by the college committee. In this college, hostel facilities are available and provide many facilities in the hostel. The college is providing canteen facilities and many foods that are available.

Faculty: In this college, the teachers are very good and very knowledgeable. This course has 7 to 8 subjects for one semester, and one teacher is allocated by faculty. In this course, a total of 2 to 4 years of course duration and 5 to 6 semester exams are organised by Chandigarh University.

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2024Read More

Mainak Deb Choudhury Verified Icon

M.Sc. in Botany - Batch of 2023

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

It is the best college for me.

Placements: Almost, all students got placed from Chandigarh University. It is famous for its placements. Around 89% of students got placed from our course. The highest salary package offered is 32 LPA and the lowest salary package offered is 2 LPA-4 LPA. The recruiting companies are Mankind, Infosys, Accenture, and Zyla. Many students got internship opportunities from our course. The internship percentage is 92% with a stipend of Rs. 10,000-Rs. 20,000.

Infrastructure: Chandigarh University is well known for its best facilities like Wi-Fi on campus and labs which are well-equipped with all the materials. They also provide manuals. The library is big and has a large number of books for all fields. The quality of food in the hostel mess is good. The hostel also provides basic facilities and many games for students.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful each and everyone has unique teaching skill. Teachers are qualified, with higher degrees from reputed colleges and industry experience. They have knowledge in every subject. The course curriculum is relevant to botany and makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are a little bit hard to pass, but if we study well we can pass. The passing percentage is 82%.

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024Read More

Anonymous

M.Sc. in Botany - Batch of 2023

3.6

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

Best college and good facilities.

Placements: Chandigarh University is well known for its best placement record. In our batch, 78% of students passed. The highest salary package offered was Rs. 32 lakhs per annum, and the lowest was Rs. 3-5 lakhs per annum. The recruiting companies included Chegg, Urbanpro, Infosys, and Alembic, among others. More than 100 companies collaborated for campus placements. 92% of students in our course got internships.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure at CU is beautiful and attractive. The buildings are well-designed, and our department is well-designed with all the necessary facilities. There is Wi-Fi throughout the campus, and the labs are well-equipped with the latest equipment. The food quality in the mess and canteen is good. There are many cultural events and other activities conducted at the university.

Faculty: The teachers were very helpful in teaching and supporting us in many ways. To score good marks in academics, our teachers are qualified with high degrees and have many years of experience in teaching and industry knowledge. The course is from basic to advanced, and students are made ready for industry. The semester exams are hard to pass, but the pass percentage in our batch was 97%.

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2024Read More

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M.Sc. in Botany - Batch of 2023

4.4

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Excellence in academics and high opportunities for exchange programme with foreign countries

Placements: The college has great job opportunities and placements for students. The highest package offered is 15 LPA, while the lowest package was 5.5 LPA. Some of my friends also secured internships in their respective sectors. Top roles include botanists and researchers. The top companies are Mankind Research Centre and Urban Systems. Almost 80% of the students in my class received internship offers. Overall, the placement experience is satisfying.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is excellent, with a lush green campus, small cafeterias, and two large playgrounds for cricket, football, badminton, and basketball. All classrooms are equipped with smart boards, projectors, and Wi-Fi. Central libraries in every block remain open till 10 PM, housing books for our syllabus and competitive exams. The university offers exchange programs with foreign countries. Hostels for boys and girls are available, and each has a gym.

Faculty: The faculty is outstanding, with 80% of the teachers having completed Ph.D.s in various fields. Semester exams are moderate, and if you study two days before, you can easily pass. The passing percentage is above 80%. After each unit, PDFs and PPTs are provided. Teachers also guide us through important questions from the textbooks.

Other: I chose this course due to my interest, and there are fests every third week of the month, making it a lot of fun.

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2024Read More

Anonymous

M.Sc. in Botany - Batch of 2023

4.6

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Chandigarh University is the best.

Placements: Around 66 percent of students are placed in good companies in my course. The highest package is 9 LPA, the lowest package was 4 LPA, and the average package was around 5.7 LPA. Students get internships from the campus, and the selection companies are highly recommended, such as Tata Institute and Tata Hospital. Nearly 90+ companies visited our college. The maximum number of students got internships in different MNCs. Placement is still ongoing, so overall placements are quite impressive.

Infrastructure: The college is very great in terms of infrastructure. The labs are good, and all the equipment is updated. The canteen is very good and pleasant. Even the lab assistants are always available in the labs. The sports meet is organized every year. There is also a hostel available. I suggest you live in the hostel; it would be a great idea. It has 2-seater, 3-seater, 4-seater, and 5-seater rooms. Facilities are at a decent level in our college. There are also many libraries; every block has its own library with more books and space.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful and supportive to students. They are highly qualified, and most of them have done their Masters. The maximum number of teachers have more than 10 years of experience. Exams are not that hard; you can easily pass if you study with focus. Exams, mock tests, and good material help students to clear exams. The study material provided by teachers is sufficient to score good marks in exams, and the passing percentage is based on the CGPA system.

Other: In the first semester, I received a scholarship. The activities organized by CU clubs are highly beneficial; these activities provide opportunities to learn something new. They can also improve the quality of teachers in some areas.

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2024Read More

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Candidates must have complete Bachelor's degree in B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany/ Medical/ Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Forestry/ Agriculture/ other Allied Sciences with minimum mentioned marks in aggregate from recognized University/ Institute.

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