RCU Palamu B.Sc Botany: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The B.Sc Botany curriculum at RCU covers plant morphology, plant anatomy, plant physiology, cell biology, genetics, plant ecology, plant systematics and taxonomy, cryptogams and phanerogams, economic botany, and environmental science. Laboratory practicals form an important component, with students gaining hands-on experience in microscopy, plant identification, and ecological surveys across the six semesters.

Ans. The total fee for the three-year B.Sc Botany programme at RCU is INR 15,500. This covers a tuition fee of INR 1,000 per year and examination fee of INR 1,600 per semester (INR 3,200 per year). One-time charges of INR 100 as prospectus fee, INR 1,300 as admission fee, and INR 1,500 as registration fee are payable in the first year of the programme.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Biology as a subject from a recognised board. Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) is the standard requirement for B.Sc Botany at most universities. No minimum percentage is prescribed for general category students at RCU; however, candidates with higher scores are prioritised in the merit list. SC/ST/OBC candidates receive relaxation as per Jharkhand norms.

Ans. B.Sc Botany graduates from RCU can pursue M.Sc Botany or M.Sc in related fields such as Environmental Science, Plant Biotechnology, or Agriculture. Career options include teaching at secondary schools after completing B.Ed, working in forest departments and botanical surveys, agri-research institutions, pharmaceutical botanical labs, and environmental consulting firms. Competitive examinations in science-based government services are also an option.

Ans. Admission to B.Sc Botany at RCU is merit-based on marks secured in the Class 12 examination. Candidates must apply online through the university portal at rcu.edu.in, submit required documents, and await the published merit list. Shortlisted candidates must report for document verification with original certificates before confirming enrolment by paying the first-year fees.