Kerala University M.Sc Botany: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total academic fee for M.Sc Botany at Kerala University is INR 6,460 for the full 2-year programme, which includes tuition, lab charges, library, and other institutional fees. Tuition is INR 840 per semester, totalling INR 3,360 for four semesters. Hostel accommodation is available separately at INR 12,230. The CSS application fee is INR 600 for General candidates and INR 300 for SC candidates.

Ans. Admission to M.Sc Botany at Kerala University is through the Kerala University PG CSS Entrance Examination. The exam consists of 100 MCQs for 100 marks over 2 hours, with a negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer. For the 2026 cycle, the examination was held from May 18 to May 24, 2026, and the rank list was published on June 17, 2026.

Ans. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related science discipline from a recognised university. A minimum of 55% marks or a CGPA of 5.5 out of 10 in the qualifying degree is required. SC/ST candidates receive relaxation in the minimum percentage as per Kerala University reservation norms.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as botanists, plant scientists, ecologists, and college or school teachers. Opportunities exist in research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, agricultural departments, and environmental agencies. Candidates who qualify CSIR-NET, GATE, or KPSC examinations can access government research and academic positions. Doctoral programmes in Botany, Plant Biotechnology, or Ecology are the next step for those targeting research careers.

Ans. Seats are allotted through the Kerala University Centralised Seat Allotment process based on the CSS entrance exam rank. Seats are divided into merit seats and reservation seats for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS and other eligible categories. Candidates receive allotment through the official portal at admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in and must confirm within the prescribed time by paying the university admission fee.

Ans. Kerala University releases the CSS PG admission notification in March each year. For the 2026 cycle, applications closed on April 30, 2026, and the CSS entrance exam was held in May 2026. The rank list came out on June 17, 2026, and classes commenced on July 16, 2026. For the 2027 intake, the notification is expected around March 2027 at admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in.