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M.Sc. Botany

The Department of Botany at Eternal University stands as a beacon of botanical research and education in North-West India. Renowned for its teaching [4 Yrs. - B.Sc., 2 Yrs. - M.Sc. Botany under New Education Policy (NEP 2020)] and research (Ph.D. Botany), it is a hub where scholars and students converge to explore the wonders of plant life. With modern laboratories, botanic garden, and a dedicated faculty comprising researchers and eminent educators, the department nurtures a vibrant academic environment. Its interdisciplinary approach fosters collaborations across various fields, driving innovation and discovery in areas ranging from plant cytogenetics, molecular taxonomy, medicinal botany, phycology, plant pathology to ecology and environment. With the dedicated faculty staff and researchers, in the peaceful and safest environment of the mountain valley of Baru Sahib Campus (Sirmaur, H.P.), the Department has been inspiring the young generation of botanists with recent hands-on practical experiments and field cum laboratory research, thus contributing significantly to new understanding and conservation of the plant diversity.

Eligibility Criteria For Admission

For, 4 Yrs. - B.Sc. Medical/Life Science (under NEP 2020 with Certificate, Diploma & Degree programmes):
At least 55% (Gen.) in 12th (XII) with Biology one of the subjects; 50% (SC/ST/OBC) in 12th (XII) with Biology one of the subjects.
For, 2 Yrs. – M.Sc. Botany:
At least 55% (Gen.) at Graduate (B.Sc.) level with Botany/ Plant Science/ Environment Sciences as one of the subjects; 50% (SC/ST/OBC) at Graduate (B.Sc.) level with Botany/ Plant Science/ Environment Sciences as one of the subjects.
For, Ph.D. – Botany:
NET/ GATE, at least 55% (Gen.) at Post-Graduate (M.Sc.) level with Botany/ Plant Science/ Environment Sciences as one of the subjects; 50% (SC/ST/OBC) at Post-Graduate (M.Sc.) level with Botany/ Plant Science/ Environment Sciences as one of the subjects.

Number of Available seats :

For, 4 Yrs. - B.Sc. Medical/Life Science (under NEP 2020 with Certificate, Diploma & Degree programmes): 15.
For, 2 Yrs. – M.Sc. Botany: 05.
For, Ph.D. – Botany: 04.

(a) Dr. Devendra K Srivastava, Contact: 08219822913.
(b) Dr. Pradeep K Singh, Contact: 07347426933.

Name and contact detail of course/Department Admission Coordinator/s

(a) Dr. Devendra K Srivastava, Contact: 08219822913.
(b) Dr. Pradeep K Singh, Contact: 07347426933.
(c) Dr. Rakesh Joshi, Contact: 08427004241.

The Botany department at Eternal University is dedicated to advancing research in plant sciences, encompassing diverse fields such plant cytogenetics, molecular taxonomy, medicinal botany, phycology, plant pathology, ecology and environment. Botany department owns good number of International and National research publications in reputed indexed journals of UGC Care, Scopus, SCI Web of Science. Funded projects have been awarded to the botany department by National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry AYUSH, Government of India. Multiple students have been awarded M.Sc. degree with their research thesis, and many research scholars are pursuing Ph.D. with fellowships. Few recent selected publications are:

  • Pallvi, Kaur, G., Rubal, K. et al. (2024). Morpho-histological study in the gynodioecious Salvia strobilifera (Lamiaceae). Vegetos, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42535-023-00802-2.
  • Singh, M., Chauhan, A., Srivastava, D.K. et al. (2024). Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi promote growth and enhance the accumulation of bioactive compounds in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Biologia Futura, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42977-024-00214-6.
  • Singh, M., Sharma, K., Thakur, M., Srivastava, D.K., Singh, P.K. (2023). Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: The Soil Bioengineers Associated with the Family Lamiaceae, In: Vyas D. and Singh C. (eds.) Mycotalk. AkiNik Publications, India, 199-222. https://doi.org/10.22271/ed.book.2407.
  • Nitika Bhardwaj, A.S. Ahluwalia, S.K. Pal, S.K. Mandotra, (2023). Potential of photoautotrophic microbial organisms in deciphering forensic issues. Legal Medicine 62, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.legalmed.2023.102223.
  • Singh, P. K. (2023). From roots to invasion: unravelling the significance of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in invasive alien plants. International Journal of Environmental Studies, 80(5), 1209–1211. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207233.2023.2224697.
  • Bano A, Dhaliwal HS, Sharma V. (2023). Comparative GCMS Analysis of Hexane Extracts of Male and Female Stems of Tinospora cordifolia Miers ex Hook. F. and Thoms. AJMAP. 9(1), https://doi.org/10.48347/IMIST.PRSM/ajmap-v9i1.33961.
  • Thakur M., Singh M., Srivastava D.K. and Singh P.K. (2022). Diversity of Arbuscular mycorrhizal Fungal Association with Quercus oblongata D. Don. Asian J. Mycology 5(1): 53-60. https://asianjournalofmycology.org/pdf/AJOM_5_1_5.pdf.
  • Srivastava D. K., Bansal P., Singh P.K. and Saggoo M.I.S. (2021). Molecular Signature of nrDNA-ITS marker in Isodon rugosus (Lamiaceae). Botanica (formerly Botanica Lithuanica) Vol. 27(1): 53–61. https://doi.org/10.35513/Botlit.2021.1.6.
Prof. (Dr.) Amrik S Ahluwalia
Prof. (Dr.) Amrik S Ahluwalia
Subject: Botany
Dr. Devendra K Srivastava
Dr. Devendra K Srivastava
Subject: Botany
Dr. Pradeep K Singh
Dr. Pradeep K Singh
Subject: Botany
Dr. Rakesh Joshi
Dr. Rakesh Joshi
Subject: Environment Sciences
Dr. B. D. Sharma
Dr. B. D. Sharma
Designation: Adjunct Professor

The Botany department at Eternal University stays busy with lots of different activities. They have successfully organised many seminars, workshops, and national botanical conferences e.g. Earth Day 2024, Ozone Day 2023, CSIR-PB-2022, NIBES-2019, etc. where students and experts talk about new things in plant science. The department also actively participates in outreach programs, organizing botanical exhibitions, tree plantation drives, and awareness campaigns to promote environmental conservation and sustainable practices. Through these diverse activities, the Botany department cultivates a vibrant academic community dedicated to advancing knowledge, fostering critical thinking, and making meaningful contributions to society.

Achievers details

  • Ms. Nancy qualify NET-2021, GATE-2020.
  • Dr. A.S. Ahluwalia-Sectional Expert in AICOPTAX programme 2023, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India, New Delhi.
  • Dr. A.S. Ahluwalia awarded Honorary Fellow by Himalayan Forum for Science and Technology Communication (FHFSTC), India, May 2023.
  • Dr. Vivek Sharma received Faculty Young Scientist Award at National Conference 2019 by NMPB, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India.

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