Botany

Botany is a branch of biological science which deals with the study of plants. Botany studies the structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism, development, diseases and chemical properties and evolutionary relationships between different groups of plants.

Direction

Stream Graduation After Graduation After Post Graduation
Path 1
 Clear Class XII with Science Stream with Biology Pursue B.Sc. (Hons) Botany or B.Sc. (Hons) Biological Sciences or B.Sc. (Hons) Life Sciences or B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Sciences for 3 years Pursue M. Sc. Botany or M.Sc. in Life Sciences for 2 years Pursue Ph.D for 3-5 years
Path 1
 Clear Class XII with Science Stream with Biology Pursue B.Sc. (Hons) Botany or B.Sc. (Hons) Biological Sciences or B.Sc. (Hons) Life Sciences or B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Sciences for 3 years Pursue Diploma/PG Diploma in Botany/Life Sciences for 1-2 years -

Personality Traits

  1. Love for outdoors
  2. Clear & concise verbal & written communication skills
  3. High level of curiosity
  4. Creative in solving problems
  5. Good understanding of scientific method
  6. Detail oriented in their work
  7. Mental stamina to work long hours

Job Prospects

  1. Drug Companies
  2. Oil Industry
  3. Chemical Industry
  4. Genetic research Industry
  5. Botanical Gardens
  6. Nurseries
  7. Food Companies
  8. Fermentation Industries
  9. Government Departments
  10. Colleges & Universities

Prominent Colleges

  • Institute
  • Hansraj College, New Delhi
  • Hindu College, New Delhi
  • St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
  • Loyola College, Chennai
  • Women’s Christian College, Chennai
  • Stella Maris College, Chennai
  • Fergusson College, Pune
  • Christ University, Bengaluru
  • Presidency College, Chennai
  • Miranda House, New Delhi