The Department of Botany stands at the forefront of both teaching and research in the field of plant sciences. It offers a diverse range of academic programs, including B.Sc (Hons) in Botany, M.Sc. in Botany, and Ph.D. What truly sets this department apart is its unwavering commitment to keeping its course materials and syllabi meticulously up to date, ensuring that students are consistently exposed to the latest advancements and breakthroughs in the ever-evolving realm of plant science.

The curriculum offered by the department is comprehensive and covers a wide spectrum of essential topics. These include the study of plant diversity, structural attributes, developmental processes, systematic biology, cell and molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, ecology, plant pathology, microbiology, and environmental management. Practical exposure is deemed paramount, and students are provided with invaluable opportunities to enhance their understanding and skills through study trips to botanical sites of interest and state-of-the-art research laboratories.

One of the department’s defining strengths lies in its remarkable faculty. Comprising a team of experts and active researchers who specialize in various domains within plant science, they consistently contribute to the field with high-quality research work that finds its place in prestigious national and international journals.