DG Vaishnav College Chennai B.Sc Botany: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) from a recognised board, minimum 50 percent aggregate. SC and ST candidates are eligible at 45 percent as per Tamil Nadu government norms. Admission to B.Sc (Botany) at DG Vaishnav College is merit-based on Class 12 aggregate marks with no entrance examination required.

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Sc (Botany) at DG Vaishnav College is INR 1,80,000 (INR 60,000 per year) as reported for 2025-26. Examination fees and other charges are payable separately. Tamil Nadu government SC/ST scholarship schemes and NSP post-matric scholarships apply for eligible students.

Ans. B.Sc Botany at DG Vaishnav College covers cell biology and genetics, plant anatomy and morphology, plant physiology and biochemistry, plant taxonomy and systematics, ecology and environmental biology, economic botany, plant biotechnology, and a final-year project over six semesters under the autonomous University of Madras syllabus.

Ans. B.Sc Botany graduates from DG Vaishnav College work in research institutes, forestry departments, agricultural services, and environmental organisations. The degree is a base for M.Sc Botany, M.Sc Plant Biology, and careers as botanical surveyors, lab researchers, and teachers via B.Ed and TET. UPSC and TNPSC services also accept Botany as an optional subject.

Ans. Yes. DG Vaishnav College holds NAAC A++ grade (CGPA 3.54/4, Cycle 3, 2022) and is affiliated to the University of Madras under autonomous status. Established in 1964, DG Vaishnav College is one of the leading autonomous arts and science colleges in Tamil Nadu, recognised for UGC grants and Tamil Nadu government scholarship schemes.