Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University M.Sc Botany: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The M.Sc Botany programme at MAHGU, Pauri, covers plant taxonomy, plant physiology, plant cell biology, molecular biology, plant biochemistry, ecology and environmental biology, plant biotechnology, and plant genetics. The 2-year curriculum is structured into 4 semesters combining theory papers with laboratory practicals in plant science techniques, as prescribed by MAHGU under UGC norms for postgraduate Botany programmes.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc degree in Botany, Biology, or a related life science from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. B.Sc (ZBC) and B.Sc (PCB) graduates are typically eligible for M.Sc Botany at MAHGU. A valid CUET-PG score is preferred for merit shortlisting. Reserved category students may be eligible for a relaxation in minimum marks as per applicable norms.

Ans. MAHGU admits M.Sc Botany students through CUET-PG scores or direct merit-based selection. Candidates register for CUET-PG on the NTA portal by January 25, 2026, appear for the exam in March 2026, and apply to MAHGU with B.Sc marksheets and CUET-PG score. MAHGU releases a merit list or counselling schedule, and selected candidates confirm their admission by paying the first-year programme fee.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Sc Botany programme at MAHGU is INR 48,000, payable as INR 24,000 per year, as per the official MAHGU fee structure for 2025-26. Hostel and mess charges are separate and billed based on accommodation availability at the MAHGU campus in Pauri Garhwal. Candidates should verify the current fee at hgu.ac.in before applying for the programme.

Ans. Central government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal are available for SC, ST, OBC, and minority students meeting the prescribed income criteria. Uttarakhand state scholarships are available for students with a state domicile from economically weaker sections. MAHGU may also offer merit-based scholarships to high-performing students annually. Candidates should confirm eligibility and application details with the MAHGU admissions office.

Ans. Graduates of M.Sc Botany from MAHGU can pursue teaching at college level after clearing NET or SET, apply for Ph.D programmes in Botany at universities across India, and appear for government recruitment in departments such as agriculture, forest services, horticulture, and botanical surveys. The UPSC Forest Service and state forest department examinations are also open to M.Sc Botany graduates from MAHGU.