# M.Sc. Botany at Periyar University

> M.Sc. Botany (M.Sc. Biological Sciences) at Periyar University, Salem, India.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-25
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## Key facts

- University: [Periyar University](https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/periyar-university) (Public, Salem, [India](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/india))
- Course family: [M.Sc. in Biological Sciences](https://www.studentstraffic.com/courses/msc-biological-sciences)
- Duration: 2 years
- Fees: ₹12,410
- Fee verified: 2026-10-25
- Official programme page: https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Documents/2025/CDC/UD/pg/25_mscbot.pdf

## Who can apply

- Availability: restricted
- Eligible: Domestic applicants meeting the specific degree and marks requirements
- Eligible: Foreign nationals and NRIs satisfying the qualifying-degree assessment and valid passport/Indian visa requirements
- Restriction: University equivalence assessment applies to qualifications from other universities.
- Restriction: Applicants from other Indian states and foreign nationals are considered under General Turn.
- Restriction: The 2025–26 prospectus earmarks 10% supernumerary seats for foreign nationals including NRIs in all PG programmes; current allocation and status documentation require confirmation.

Qualifications and equivalence are assessed for the named regular Salem university-department programme.

## Admissions

M.Sc. Botany is a two-year postgraduate regular degree in the Salem university departments. The 2026–27 notice lists department entrance-test admission.

Meet the named qualification and university equivalence conditions below.

- BSc Botany, Plant Science or Life Science from this university or another university accepted as equivalent.

Steps:

1. Complete the online University Department application through the official university admission link.
2. Pay the applicable application charge online and retain the filled application printout.
3. Send the printout with self-attested qualification records and required certificates to the relevant Head of Department in Salem.
4. Follow the department’s entrance-test and assessment instructions.

- Document: SSLC and Higher Secondary mark statements
- Document: Qualifying undergraduate mark statements
- Document: Transfer certificate
- Document: Periyar eligibility certificate for qualifications from another university
- Application document: Filled application printout
- Application document: Community certificate where applicable
- Application document: Passport and Indian visa/status documents for foreign/NRI applicants
The 2026–27 notice closed online applications on 31 May 2026 and hard copies on 10 June 2026. Check the next official admission announcement for new applications and exact start dates.


## Teaching phases

- Regular academic study (): 2 academic years in the Salem university departments; the programme curriculum determines semester requirements.

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