<s>[INST] Can I apply for the [PhD Botany] program with a CGPA below 3.0? [/INST] Yes, candidates with a CGPA below 3.0 or 60% marks can apply for the [PhD Botany] program if they complete additional coursework (9-12 credit hours) with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and meet other requirements set by the admission committee.</s>