1. Under Graduate level
The University offered Botany subject as one of the main subjects at Undergraduate level since 1983. The subject Botany is one of the subjects in B.SC programme. Initially the programme was offered as annual programme. But since 2017, the B.Sc programme is offered in CBCS pattern in Telugu, English and Urdu media.
2. Post Graduation level
The University has introduced Post graduation programmes from 2006. The department of Botany introduced M.Sc Botany programme from the academic year 2007-2008. Initially the programme was started in 5 study centres where the Conventional University are offering the same programme. This is because laboratory training at higher level is required for offering this programme. The programme started initially with 50 students in each study center. Now the strength has been increased to 500.
M.Sc is a 2year duration programme which consists of 8 theory courses and 8 practical courses. The programme was structured in such a way that it makes the students understand the relationship between science and society by recognizing and discussing logical, scientific and ethical issues in Botany subject. Students who study Botany get the ability to apply the process of science by formulating hypotheses and designing experiments based on the scientific method. This course facilitates the learners to carry forward their career in to several ways i.e., establishing themselves either in Government or private sector.
3. Number of Courses
UG – B.Sc Botany is one of the three optional subjects in the undergraduate programme
6 Semesters-6 core subjects+ 4 Elective courses, 2 Skill development courses
PG – M.Sc Botany has 8 theory and 8 practical courses.
4. Student Support Arrangement:
The student is provided with the Self-Learning Material supplemented by the Audio, Video Lessons and Tele-Conference on specified Sundays. The face to face counseling sessions are conducted on Sundays at the study centers. All the science students, (B.Sc & M.Sc progamme,) have to attend the study centers for their laboratory training which is mandatory.