Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Degree College Lucknow B.Sc Botany: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Reserved category students require 45% aggregate. A valid CUET-UG score is accepted for admission to the University of Lucknow affiliated B.Sc Botany programme at RPMDC. Alternatively, Class 12 PCB aggregate marks may be considered for merit-list preparation. Candidates should apply within the admission window through the official RPMDC or LU portal and submit all required documents for merit list preparation and seat allotment.

Ans. The B.Sc Botany programme at RPMDC follows the University of Lucknow curriculum, covering plant morphology, plant anatomy, plant physiology, plant taxonomy and systematics, cell biology, genetics, ecology, economic botany, and plant pathology across six semesters. Practicals are conducted in the college’s botany laboratory where students conduct microscopy, specimen preparation, and ecological observations. This foundation prepares graduates for M.Sc Botany, competitive science examinations, and further research in agricultural sciences, environmental biology, and plant biotechnology at institutions across India.

Ans. The total fee for the three-year B.Sc Botany programme at RPMDC is INR 2,33,700, covering all academic charges for the complete programme duration. No hostel fee is separately listed. Eligible students from SC/ST/OBC/EWS backgrounds may apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship through the NSP portal. Meritorious students with Class 12 scores in the top 20% and family income below INR 8 LPA may also qualify for the Central Sector Scheme scholarship of up to INR 20,000 per year to reduce the overall cost of the programme.

Ans. Graduates of B.Sc Botany from RPMDC can pursue M.Sc Botany at the University of Lucknow or other universities and then qualify for UGC CSIR NET or IIT JAM for PhD programmes. Other career paths include roles as agricultural field officers, botanists in forest departments, quality control analysts in pharmaceutical companies, and science teachers after B.Ed. B.Sc Botany graduates can also appear for IBPS AFO (Agricultural Field Officer) examinations and similar state agriculture department recruitments after completing their three-year degree. Government competitive exams including UPSC with Life Sciences are also popular routes.

Ans. Yes. Completing B.Sc Botany from an LU-affiliated college like RPMDC makes candidates eligible to apply for M.Sc Botany at the University of Lucknow and other universities. Admission to M.Sc Botany is typically through CUET-PG or a university-specific entrance test. The University of Lucknow-awarded B.Sc degree from RPMDC is widely recognised for postgraduate programme applications. M.Sc Botany graduates can further pursue PhD research or qualify for UGC NET and JRF for academic and research positions in botany and life sciences at institutions across India.