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3-Year Honours · Merit-Based · NAAC A

B.Sc. Botany

University College, Thiruvananthapuram

Batch Size

32 Students

Tiny cohort = real access to professors and lab time.

Key numbers

Duration

3 Years

Yearly Tuition

₹4,500

Hostel

Available

Scholarships

Available

Are you eligible?

  • Subject Requirement

    Biology/Botany in Class 12

  • Minimum Marks

    50% aggregate in qualifying exam

  • Admission Mode

    Pure merit — no entrance exam required

Investment

₹0.1L total

~₹0.0L per year

  • Annual Tuition Fee₹4,500per year

3-Year Journey

  1. Year +0

    Year 1: Build the Base

    Plant Taxonomy, Physiology, and lab fundamentals.

  2. Year +1

    Year 2: Core Science

    Genetics, Ecology, and Molecular Biology.

  3. Year +2

    Year 3: Field + Future

    Biotechnology, Herbarium techniques, and Field Studies.

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What You'll Actually Study

Plant Taxonomy, Physiology, Genetics, Ecology, Molecular Biology, and Biotechnology — capped off with hands-on Field Studies and Herbarium work. It is not just textbook bio.

The verdict

Good fit

If you want a nearly zero-debt science degree with a clear path to M.Sc., research, or government roles, this is a steal. Zero entrance-exam stress, a tiny cohort, and serious fieldwork make it feel personal. The trade-off? There is no published campus placement track, so you will need to self-drive internships or post-grad plans.

Matches what you said

  • ✓ Low fees and no hidden costs
  • ✓ Small batch size (32)
  • ✓ Hands-on field and lab work
  • ✓ Hostel and scholarship support
  • ✓ No entrance exam pressure

Doesn't match

  • ✗ On-campus corporate placements
  • ✗ Big-city private college experience
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