BSc Botany is the study of plants: how they grow, reproduce and adapt, and how people use them. You study plant structure, plant diversity, ecology and lab methods. It leads to a master's in botany or life sciences.
In CUET UG 2026, 9 central universities list BSc Botany. Biology is the paper asked most often, followed by Chemistry, Physics, English, Mathematics and the General Aptitude Test. CTUAP, GGU and Nagaland University ask only for Biology. IGNTU accepts Biology or Chemistry. MZU asks for English plus Biology, and NEHU asks for English plus Biology or the General Aptitude Test. BHU asks for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and DU asks for Physics, Chemistry and Biology plus a language. RGU accepts any one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
Eligibility usually asks for Class 12 Science with Biology and 45% to 50% marks. Tip: Biology, Chemistry and Physics plus English keep you eligible at most of these universities.
CUET papers asked for BSc Botany
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9 universities offering BSc Botany
BSc (Hons) Botany
CUET: Biology/Biological Science/Biotechnology/Biochemistry (304), Chemistry (306) and Physics (322).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and any one of Biology, Earth Science or Geography, passing each of the three subjects. Age: not more than 22 years on 1 July 2026.
Selection: Bio group.
BSc (Hons) Botany
CUET: Biology (paper code 304).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Board with Botany or Biology as a subject, with at least 45% aggregate for General, OBC and EWS (40% for SC/ST/PwD), or the equivalent grade.
Selection: Offered as Honours or Honours with Research.
BSc (Hons) Botany
CUET: Biology
▸ Eligibility
Minimum 50% aggregate at 10+2 level in the Biology, Physics and Chemistry group from a recognised board or equivalent.
BSc (Hons) Botany
CUET: Either Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry (304) or Chemistry (306).
▸ Eligibility
10+2 in Science with Biology and at least 45% aggregate for General, EWS and OBC; 40% for SC/ST/PwD.
BSc Botany
CUET: English plus Biology, Biochemistry or Biotechnology
▸ Eligibility
Passed Class XII or equivalent with 50% marks for General/OBC candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates with Biology as one of the subjects.
BSc Botany
CUET: Biology
▸ Eligibility
Passed 10+2 (Science stream) or an equivalent examination from a recognised university or board.
BSc (Hons) Botany
CUET: English plus either Biology or the General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Passed Class XII in the stream concerned from any recognised board in India, or an examination the University considers equivalent.
Selection: Four-year undergraduate programme (Honours). The source does not state whether the Honours degree is BA or BSc.
BSc Botany
CUET: Any one of Biology (304), Chemistry (306), Mathematics/Applied Mathematics (319) or Physics (322).
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in Class XII/10+2 in Life Science (AIU-recognised Board or University).
Selection: Offered by the university itself.
BSc Botany
CUET: Any one of Biology (304), Chemistry (306), Mathematics/Applied Mathematics (319) or Physics (322).
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in Class XII/10+2 in Life Science (AIU-recognised Board or University).
Selection: Offered by affiliated colleges.
BSc (Hons) Botany
CUET: Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry), plus one List A language.
▸ Eligibility
Not stated in the NTA list. Candidates must appear in CUET (UG) 2026 in the subjects in which they are appearing or have passed Class XII.
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Frequently asked questions
▸Which CUET subjects are needed for BSc Botany?
Biology is the most common paper. Some universities ask only for Biology, others add Chemistry and Physics, and MZU and NEHU add English. IGNTU accepts Biology or Chemistry.
▸Is Biology compulsory for BSc Botany through CUET?
Not everywhere. IGNTU accepts Chemistry instead, RGU accepts any one of four papers, and NEHU accepts the General Aptitude Test. CTUAP, GGU, MZU and Nagaland University need Biology.
▸Do I need Biology in Class 12 for BSc Botany?
At several universities, yes. CTUAP, GGU, IGNTU and MZU list Biology or Botany as a Class 12 subject in their eligibility, and Nagaland University asks for the Science stream.
▸Which central universities offer BSc Botany through CUET?
9 are listed for CUET UG 2026, including BHU, CTUAP, GGU, IGNTU, MZU, NEHU and DU.
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About this data
Taken from the official NTA list of participating central universities for CUET UG 2026 (the latest list published). Courses, CUET subjects and eligibility can change each year, so confirm with the CUET UG 2027 list and the university's admission notice when NTA publishes them.