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Duration of the Course
Two-years post-graduate program under non-semester pattern.
Eligibility for the Admission
A pass in the B.Sc., Botany with any Ancillary Subject. Preference in admission will be given to teachers in recognised schools and Research Assistants in research institutions and laboratories, besides meritorious candidates.
Examinations
There shall be two examinations, one at the end of the First year (part – I) and another at the end of the Second year (Part – II).
A candidate will be permitted to go to the second year. If he / she has been permitted to sit for the 1 year examination, irrespective of his / her performance in the I year examination.
The examination for the degree shall consist of theory and practicals. Each candidate shall submit his laboratory record note books of all his / her practical work performed during the period of study for the examination. The record should be countersigned by the teachers, as a bonafide record of work performed by the candidates. it shall be submitted on the day of practical examination.
Scheme of Examinations
First Year
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Name of the Papers |
Duration Hours |
Maximum Marks |
Theory
Paper – I
Paper – II
Paper – III
Paper – IV
Practical- I
Practical-II |
Algae, Fungi, Lichens, Plant Pathology and Bryophytes
Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms and Palaeobotany
Taxonomy of Angiosperms and Economic importance
Plant Anatomy, Embryology and Microtechnique
Theory Papers I and II
Theory Papers III and IV
Total Marks of Part – I = (400+300)
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3
3
3
3
4
4 |
100
100
100
100
400
150
150
300
700 |
Second Year
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Name of the Papers |
Duration Hours |
Maximum Marks |
Theory
Paper – V
Paper – VI
Paper – VII
Paper – VIII
Practical- I
Practical-II |
Cell Biology and Genetics
Microbiology and Biotechnology
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
Plant Ecology and Phytogeography
Theory Papers V and VI
Theory Papers VII and VIII
Total Marks of Part – II = (400+300)
Grand Total
Part-I and Part-II=(700+700) |
3
3
3
3
4
4
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100
100
100
100
400
150
150
300
700
1400 |
Note
Those who fail in the theory / practical examinations, may reappear for such examination alone. The marks once awarded for records, Herbarium and submission will remain the same and will be considered for any reappearance.
Passing Minimum
A candidate must secure 50% of marks for a pass in each theory or / and practical.
Classification of Successful Candidates
Candidates who secured 60% and more of marks in the aggregate in the whole examination shall be declared to have passed the examination in First Class.
Candidates who obtain 75% and more of marks in the aggregatc shall be provided to have passed the examination in First Class with distinction provided they pass all the examinations prescribed for the course in the first appearance.
Candidates who pass all the examinations prescribed for the course in the first instance and within a period of two academic years from the year of admission to the course are only eligible for ranking, if he / she stands first in the total marks amongst his / her calssmates of that period.
All other successful candidates shall be declared to have passed in Second Class.
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