St Teresa’s College M.Sc Botany FAQs
Ques. What is Master of Science in Botany at St Teresa’s College, Ernakulam?
Ans. Master of Science in Botany at St Teresa’s College is a 2-year postgraduate programme affiliated to MG University, Kottayam, covering plant physiology, plant ecology, plant taxonomy, molecular biology, mycology, plant biochemistry, and research methodology. St Teresa’s College is an autonomous government-aided women’s institution with NAAC A++ accreditation and a heritage since 1925. The government-aided programme offers the college provides botany laboratories, herbarium facilities, and field study programmes for plant science research, preparing graduates for professional careers in their respective fields.
Ques. What is the total fee for M.Sc Botany at St Teresa’s College?
Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Sc Botany programme at St Teresa’s College is INR 30,970. This is a government-aided programme and fees are subsidised. Examination fees and development charges are collected separately each semester. Candidates should confirm the current year fee breakdown at teresas.ac.in before applying.
Ques. What is the admission process for M.Sc Botany at St Teresa’s College?
Ans. Admission to M.Sc Botany at St Teresa’s College is through MG University’s Centralised Admission Process. Candidates register at cap.mgu.ac.in, enter graduation mark details, and select St Teresa’s College and the M.Sc Botany programme as a preference. Selection is merit-based on graduation marks and no separate entrance exam is mandated for MG University PG CAP. Admitted students report to the college with documents and fees to confirm their seat after online acceptance.
Ques. What subjects are covered in the M.Sc Botany programme at St Teresa’s College?
Ans. The M.Sc Botany curriculum at St Teresa’s College covers plant physiology and metabolism, plant ecology and environment, plant taxonomy and systematics, molecular biology and genetics, mycology and phytopathology, plant biochemistry, bioinformatics and research methodology, and dissertation. As an autonomous college under MG University, St Teresa’s designs its own syllabus to align with current industry and academic expectations. Students complete project work and a research dissertation in the second year, building both practical and academic competencies.
Ques. What careers can I pursue after M.Sc Botany from St Teresa’s College?
Ans. Graduates of M.Sc Botany from St Teresa’s College can work as botanist, plant pathologist, ecologist, agricultural researcher, science teacher and lecturer, forest department officer, and PhD in Botany or plant sciences. Kerala’s biodiversity research stations, forest departments, agricultural universities, and state botanic gardens create openings for M.Sc Botany graduates. Many graduates qualify for UGC NET, pursue PhD research, or join the Kerala forest service and state botanical survey. The low government-aided fee makes this programme highly accessible to students from a range of economic backgrounds.
Ques. Is M.Sc Botany at St Teresa’s College a government or self-finance programme?
Ans. The M.Sc Botany at St Teresa’s College is a government-aided postgraduate programme offered by this government-aided autonomous women’s institution. This is a government-aided programme. Tuition is subsidised and normal government scholarship schemes apply. Students eligible for government scholarships may apply through NSP, Chief Minister’s Scholarship, and Central Sector portals.







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