Ramchandra Chandravansi University M.Sc (Botany) Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee + Exam Fee (Year 1)	INR 11,000
Prospectus Fee (one-time)	INR 1,000
Admission Fee (one-time)	INR 500
Registration Fee (one-time)	INR 1,500
Tuition Fee + Exam Fee (Year 2)	INR 11,000
Total Fees (2 Years)	INR 25,000

Annual tuition fee is INR 7,000 per year and examination fee is INR 2,000 per semester (INR 4,000 per year) as per the official fee structure published by RCU.

One-time charges payable in the first year include a prospectus fee of INR 1,000, admission fee of INR 500, and registration fee of INR 1,500.

Total fees for the two-year M.Sc programme amount to INR 25,000. All specialisations carry an identical fee structure.

Ramchandra Chandravansi University M.Sc (Botany) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Opens	June 2026
Application Deadline	July 2026
Merit List Publication	July 2026
Document Verification	August 2026
Classes Commence	August 2026

Admission to the M.Sc programme is merit-based on graduation marks; no entrance examination is required.

Candidates must apply online through the university portal at rcu.edu.in and upload required documents for verification.

Students appearing in their final graduation examination in 2026 may apply provisionally, subject to submitting their final mark sheet before enrolment is confirmed.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates with a B.Sc degree in Botany or Life Sciences (with Botany as a principal subject) are eligible; a minimum of 50% marks is generally required (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Jharkhand Government norms).

Candidates must hold a B.Sc degree in the relevant science subject from a recognised university; a minimum of 50% marks is generally required (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Jharkhand Government norms).

SC/ST/OBC candidates are eligible for relaxation in admission criteria as per Jharkhand Government and UGC norms.

Admission Process

Visit rcu.edu.in and fill the online application form for the M.Sc programme, selecting the desired specialisation.

Upload scanned copies of graduation mark sheets, transfer certificate, photograph, and signature.

Pay the application fee online as indicated on the university portal.

Await the merit list published by the university; shortlisted candidates must report for document verification on the notified date with original certificates.

Pay the first-year fees at the university to confirm enrolment.

Ramchandra Chandravansi University M.Sc (Botany) Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Post Matric Scholarship (Jharkhand Govt.)	As per government norms	SC/ST/OBC students from Jharkhand; applied via National Scholarship Portal
Central Sector Scholarship	As per government norms	Merit-cum-means basis; family income below specified limit
University Merit Scholarship	Merit-based award	Students with outstanding academic performance; amount as notified by RCU

Government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC students are processed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in; students must register and apply before the notified deadlines.

Scholarship eligibility and amounts are subject to annual government notifications and university-level approvals; students should apply within the first month of the academic year.

Ramchandra Chandravansi University M.Sc (Botany) FAQs

Ques. What is the duration of the M.Sc Botany programme at RCU?

Ans. The M.Sc Botany programme at Ramchandra Chandravansi University is a two-year full-time postgraduate course spread across four semesters, integrating advanced plant science theory with practical laboratory and fieldwork in taxonomy, physiology, and ecology.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for M.Sc Botany at RCU?

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc degree with Botany or Life Sciences (with Botany as a principal subject) from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks. SC/ST/OBC candidates receive relaxation in the minimum percentage as per Jharkhand Government and UGC norms.

Ques. What are the total fees for M.Sc Botany at RCU?

Ans. The total fees for the two-year M.Sc Botany programme at Ramchandra Chandravansi University amount to INR 25,000, which includes tuition fee, examination fee, prospectus fee, admission fee, and registration fee across the full programme duration.

Ques. What career opportunities are available after M.Sc Botany from RCU?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers in plant research institutions, agricultural organisations, pharmaceutical botanical research, environmental consulting firms, and college teaching. Clearing UGC NET/JRF qualifies candidates for lectureship and research fellowships, and Ph.D. is a natural next step for research-oriented students.

Ques. Is M.Sc Botany from RCU eligible for UGC NET/JRF?

Ans. Yes. M.Sc Botany graduates from Ramchandra Chandravansi University, a UGC recognised institution, are eligible to appear in UGC NET/JRF in Life Sciences or Botany, opening pathways to assistant professorship and senior research fellowships at universities and research institutes across India.

Ques. What advanced topics are studied in the M.Sc Botany programme at RCU?

Ans. The M.Sc Botany programme at RCU covers advanced plant systematics and taxonomy, plant physiology and biochemistry, cell biology and molecular genetics, mycology and plant pathology, ecology and environmental biology, phytochemistry and ethnobotany, and research methodology including biostatistics. Students also undertake field surveys and laboratory projects that develop practical skills in specimen identification, culture techniques, and experimental plant science required for research and applied roles.

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Ramchandra Chandravansi University M.Sc (Botany) Admission 2026

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