SDMC Ujire B.Sc Botany: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. B.Sc Botany is offered in two combinations: (i) Botany, Biotechnology, and Chemistry, and (ii) Botany, Chemistry, and Psychology. Students can choose the combination based on their career interests - the Biotechnology combination is ideal for those interested in plant biotechnology and research, while the Psychology combination suits those interested in environmental psychology or interdisciplinary studies.

Ans. SDM College is located in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot, one of the world's 36 biodiversity hotspots. The college has a dedicated Arboretum and Natural Resources Study Centre (NRSC) on campus, providing unparalleled opportunities for field-based botanical studies. The college also has a Soil Testing Centre, and the surrounding forests and rivers provide a natural laboratory for ecology and environmental science studies.

Ans. Graduates can pursue M.Sc Botany, M.Sc Environmental Science, M.Sc Plant Biotechnology, M.Sc Ecology, or M.Sc Forestry. Career options include Botanist, plant ecologist, forest officer (IFS), environmental consultant, research scientist, and positions in pharmaceutical companies (phytochemistry), agricultural research institutes (ICAR), and government departments (Forest Department, Agriculture Department). Students can also appear for CSIR-NET (Life Sciences) for research fellowships.

Ans. Yes, the college has well-equipped botany laboratories, a dedicated Arboretum with a diverse collection of plant species, a Natural Resources Study Centre (NRSC), and a Soil Testing Centre. The college's location in the Western Ghats provides exceptional opportunities for field studies, herbarium preparation, and ecological research.

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Sc Botany programme is approximately Rs. 74,001 (around Rs. 24,667 per year). Exam fees charged by Mangalore University are separate. Hostel fees (Rs. 20,000-31,000 per year) are optional and charged separately.

Ans. Yes, students from PCMB background can choose any of the available B.Sc combinations at SDM College Ujire, including Botany, Chemistry, and Psychology. The key requirement is that Biology must be one of the subjects studied at the PU level. Students should indicate their preferred combination at the time of application.