byDinesh
Updated on - 11 Aug, 2024
Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology is a three-year undergraduate program designed to teach students about plants, their structure, function and reproductive processes as well as their applications. Students learn about the plant structure, classifi cation, tissue culture, genetic manipulation, diseases, biochemistry and the need for preserving biological diversity. Mentioned curriculum offers adequate theoretical background and the practical experience to churn out well-equipped plant biologists. The program duration is 3 years, however spread over 6 semesters. There are some universities that have a 5 years integrated M.Sc. program in this specialization.
The following table shows the admission criteria and entrance examination for B.Sc. Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology program are: National/State level examinations like JEE Main, WBJEE, Odisha JEE, Assam CEE; university/institute level tests like BHU UET, JNUEE, GGSIPU CET, DUET etc and other common tests like CAT, GMAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA etc. Apart from having obtained the required cut-off marks, the students must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with science subjects as main subjects comprising Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics. 10+2 exams and/or entrance tests performance are considered for admission.
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics |
| Top Colleges | University of Delhi, University of Mumbai, University of Calcutta, University of Madras, TNAU Coimbatore, GBPUAT Pantnagar |
| Entrance Exam | NEET, JEE Mains, CUET, TNAU Entrance Exam, GBPUAT Entrance Exam |
1. The candidate should clear 10+2 from any recognized board with minimum 50%marks in science stream with subjects like Physics,Chemistry and Biology.
2. Candidates who have passed 10+2 examination are eligible to apply for this course and students from any stream can apply here if they have taken above mentioned subjects in 10+2.
3. Should have cleared English as one of the subjects in 10+2 examination.
4. Upper age limit 31 years on the 31st December of the year of admission.
5. Fulfilling the requirement of marks secured in the university/institute entrance test if applicable.
6. Meeting the requirements of the minimum scores that have been set by the admitting university/institute.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Plant Anatomy | Plant morphology, tissue structure, cell biology |
| Plant Physiology | Photosynthesis, respiration, plant growth regulators |
| Genetics | Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, genomics |
| Molecular Biology | DNA structure, gene expression, recombinant DNA technology |
| Plant Biotechnology | Plant tissue culture, genetic engineering, biotechnology applications |
| Plant Pathology | Plant diseases, pathogens, disease management |
| Plant Breeding | Plant breeding principles, breeding methods, seed technology |
| Biochemistry | Plant biochemistry, metabolic pathways, enzymes |
| Microbiology | Microbial diversity, plant-microbe interactions, microbiome |
| Biostatistics | Statistical analysis, data interpretation, experimental design |
| Environmental Science | Plant ecology, environmental pollution, conservation biology |
| Computational Biology | Bioinformatics, computational genomics, systems biology |