MA/MS in Botany

The study of plants takes centre stage here, from taxonomy and ecology to physiology and microbiology. Applied topics include environmental impact assessment, mushroom cultivation and biofertiliser production. The degree is a two-year postgraduate course at Assam down town University. Classroom teaching is combined with laboratory work, seminars and a closing research project, so learners move from core theory to specialised study. Support is available for those aiming at national examinations or doctoral research. Admission is based on prior degree performance, and the page lists eligibility conditions for applicants. The department treats the course as a route into teaching, research institutes, laboratories and industry, and as preparation for further study. Faculty members guide learners through each stage of coursework, and the university publishes scholarship options for eligible applicants alongside the programme details.