B.Sc.(Hons.) in Botany and Plant Biotechnology 

at Navrachana University, Vadodara

Navrachana University offers an integrated BSc - MSc course in Biomedical Sciences. Candidates who have passed Class 12 in the Science stream with a minimum aggregate of 45% are eligible to apply for admission to the five-year programme. The course curriculum is divided into ten semesters. It includes various core and elective subjects. Some of these subjects are listed below:

• Cell Biology
• General Microbiology & Microbial Physiology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Chemistry for Biologist
• Industrial & Food Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Medical Microbiology
• Biophysics
• Immunology
• Toxicology and Pharmacology
• Developmental Biology

Navrachana University BSc (Hons) fee structure include the tuition fee and a caution deposit. While the tuition fee varies across the BSc (Hons) specialisations offered at the university, the caution deposit (refundable) of INR 10,000 is the same for students enrolled in all specialisations. The tuition fee for various BSc (Hons) specialisations ranges between INR 3.46 lakh and INR 5.5 lakh for the entire course duration. It is payable in semester-wise instalments. It must be noted that the mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the university/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

As per the available information, Navrachana University provides merit-based admissions to its BSc (Hons) course. For most of the BSc (Hons) specialisations, the university shortlists prospective candidates based on their Class 12 merit, followed by a personal interaction. For a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry and a BSc (Hons) in Microbiology, the selection criteria also include a Statement of Purpose (SOP). Further, candidates are required to meet the course-specific eligibility criteria specified by the university. Hence, getting direct admission to the university's BSc programme may not be possible. 

Navrachana University provides Merit-cum-Need Scholarships to BSc students who have scored a minimum of 70% in Class 12. Further, their family's combined income should not exceed INR 8 LPA. The amount of scholarship offered against various income slabs are presented in the table below:

*Scholarship will be renewed every year provided the student maintains CGPA of 7 out of 10.

No, Navrachana University does not offer BSc courses. Instead, the university offers full-time BSc (Hons) courses at the UG level. Commonly considered equivalent to one another, there is a slight difference between BSc and BSc (Hons) courses. The duration of the university's BSc (Hons) programme is four years. It is offered under various specialisations, such as Chemistry, Data Science, Microbiology, etc. For more information, candidates can visit the university's official website.

Navrachana University's MBA admissions are regulated by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC). The committee conducts counselling for MBA admissions in Gujarat. It releases merit lists based on the applicants' CMAT scores. Hence, CMAT is the accepted entrance exam for MBA admissions through ACPC.

For admissions under the Management Quota, the university conducts a Written Aptitude Test (WAT). The applicants' performance in Graduation and a PI are also evaluated.

The highest salary recorded during placement drive 2024 at Navrachana University was 34.60 LPA. The average package was 4.4 LPA. The overall placement rate was 89%. Over 600 offers were made from more than 500 companies. The key highlights of Navrachana University placements 2024 are tabulated below:

Navrachana University has affordable fee strcture as compared to other institutes. The fee structure of the programme ranges between INR 60,000- INR 7 lakh. The fee structure includes tuition, security deposit, and hostel fee. Certain fee elements are one-time payments to be made at the time of Navrachana University admission, whereas others are recurring as per the norms of the institution fee policy. 

During the 2024 drive, the placement rate for courses like BTech Mechanical, Civil, EEE, CSE, BSc Data Science, MBA, BBA, and BEd was 100%. The overall placement percentage recorded was 89%. Take a look at the table below to know the Navrachana University placement rate 2024:

The syllabus of GUJCET is not same as JEE Mains. Candidates must note that GUJCET and JEE Mains are two different exam meant for different purposes. GUJCET is conducted for admission to BTech courses in Gujarat while JEE Mains is conducted for admission to NITs, IIITs and other CFTIs.

In terms of syllabus, although both GUJCETs and JEE Mains have class 11 and 12 topics of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, the difficulty level is different in both exams. Students preparing for the GUJCET exam can download the syllabus from the Shiksha page.