3-Year UG Program
B.Sc. Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology
Queen Mary's College, Chennai
Total Program Fee
That’s under ₹2,400/year — cheaper than most semester textbooks
Key numbers
NIRF Rank
#71
Batch Intake
40 Seats
Annual Tuition
₹2,350
Avg CTC
₹2.8 LPA
NAAC Grade
A (3.16)
Investment
₹0.1L total
~₹0.0L per year
- Tuition Fee₹2,350per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Must have studied Biology and Chemistry
Minimum Marks
At least 45% aggregate in Class 12
Admission Mode
Pure merit-based; no entrance exam needed
Your 3-Year Journey
Year +0
Foundation Year
Plant Physiology, Genetics & core science fundamentals.
Year +1
Core Lab Year
Molecular Biology, Biotech Techniques, Microbiology & Bioinformatics.
Year +2
Capstone Year
Environmental Botany, project work & industry exposure.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
25%
Top recruiters
The Real Talk on Placements
Campus placements are selective — about 25% of the batch gets placed directly with an average CTC of ₹2.8L. Most students treat this degree as a launchpad for M.Sc., B.Ed., government exams, or research rather than a direct corporate ticket.
The verdict
Worth considering
An almost-free, UGC-recognized B.Sc. in Chennai with zero entrance pressure is a rare find. It’s a strong bet if you’re self-motivated, plan to pursue post-graduation, or want a low-risk science foundation. However, the modest 25% placement rate and starting salaries mean it’s not ideal if you need immediate high financial ROI or guaranteed corporate recruitment.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Ultra-low fees
- ✓ Merit-based admission
- ✓ Strong biology-chemistry base
- ✓ Chennai campus life
Doesn't match
- ✗ Immediate high salary
- ✗ Guaranteed campus placement
- ✗ Prestigious brand value