What is the latest pattern for CUET UG exam?

Candidates can see the table showing the latest CUET UG exam pattern 2026 below - Section Number of Questions Duration Language 50 60 Minutes Domain Specific 50 General Test 50 Note: The exam pattern is taken from official website of the conducting body and can be changed if instructed by it. Hope this helps your query! All the best!

What is the criteria for admission via CUET exam?

For admission in Universities through CUET UG 2026, the policies regarding quota, category, relaxation, reservations, qualification, subject combinations, preferences etc of the respective University / Institution shall be applicable. For appearing in CUET exam there is no age limit, however, candidates must check the age criteria (if any) prescribed the university in which candidate is desirous of taking admission. As the CUET eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every University, the candidates are advised to visit the University website to which they are applying for their respective course and check the subject mapping criteria and age criteria.

What is CUET UG exam?

CUET UG is a nationally administered entrance by NTA. It is for undergraduate admissions in participating institutes. It is a unified platform to seek admission into undergraduate programs offered by leading colleges in India. Annually, CUET exam spans over 500 cities in India and abroad, utilizing a computer-based mode. Examination is organized in multiple phases.

What is the scope of B.Sc Zoology in India?

There are many options and fields one can explore by studying Zoology. One can choose to go for higher education such as M.Sc. in Zoology and PhD in Zoology or work after post-graduation. They can assist television channels like National Geographic or Discovery with their knowledge, be an ally to nature by becoming an ecologist or nature conservation officer, or provide services as veterinary doctors, medical representatives, or animal educators.

What is the PUCAT syllabus for BSc Zoology?

For the BSc Zoology programme at Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, the PUCAT syllabus will include the following topics - Physics (30 Marks) Physical World and Measurements Kinematics Laws of Motion Work, Energy and Power Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body Gravitation Properties of Bulk Matter Thermodynamics Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory of Gases Oscillations and Waves System of Particles and Rotational Motion Gravitation Thermal Properties of Matter Mechanical Properties of Matter Kinetic Theory Chemistry (30 Marks) - Basic Concepts of Chemistry Structure of Atom Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Redox Reactions Hydrogen Organic Chemistry States of Matter Chemical Thermodynamics Equilibrium s and p Block Elements Hydrocarbons Aromatic Hydrocarbons Solid State Solutions Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Biomolecules Biology (40 marks) - Diversity of Living Organisms Structural Organization in Animals and Plants Cell: Structure and Function Plant Physiology Human Physiology Reproduction Genetics and Evolution Biology and Human Welfare Ecology and Environment

What is the general examination pattern of B.Sc Zoology course?

If a candidate wants to pursue B.Sc. in Zoology, they will have to clear six semesters over three years. They will be marked on theoretical examinations, practical examinations, internal assessments, assignments, and viva. Similarly, If a candidate wants to pursue M.Sc. in Zoology after BSc Zoology, they will have to clear four semesters over two years. The general examination pattern will be similar to that of B.Sc. in Zoology.

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B.Sc. in Zoology colleges in India

There are 2011 Zoology colleges in India. Out of these, division of colleges by ownership is public / government owned: 562, public private owned: 441 & private owned: 427.

Location wise

There are several Zoology in major cities across the country such as India and so on. Out of all the cities, Orissa has 501 Top Zoology colleges in India.

Location Details	Colleges
Orissa	501 Colleges
Bihar	248 Colleges
Orissa - Other	153 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	137 Colleges
West Bengal	134 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	102 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	97 Colleges
Kerala	88 Colleges
Assam	85 Colleges
Jharkhand	83 Colleges
Maharashtra	83 Colleges
Karnataka	73 Colleges
Bihar - Other	62 Colleges
Rajasthan	62 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	59 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	46 Colleges
Assam - Other	42 Colleges
Cuttack	40 Colleges
Kolkata	39 Colleges
Uttarakhand	38 Colleges

Specializations

Zoology offers various specialisations like Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. Below is the table showing number of colleges offering each Zoology specialisation:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Mathematics	3819 Colleges
Chemistry	3062 Colleges
Physics	2960 Colleges
Computer Science	2571 Colleges
Botany	2356 Colleges
Zoology	2011 Colleges
Biotechnology	1000 Colleges
Microbiology	740 Colleges
Agriculture	696 Colleges
Statistics	488 Colleges
Home Science	439 Colleges
Biology	436 Colleges
Biochemistry	365 Colleges
Electronics	356 Colleges
Food & Nutrition	292 Colleges
Geology	240 Colleges
Forensic Science	185 Colleges
Environmental Sciences	142 Colleges
Horticulture	133 Colleges
Psychology	94 Colleges

Entrance Exams

The most popular exam accepted by Zoology in India is ISC. Below is table showing exams accepted by number of colleges:

Exam Details	Colleges
ISC	1642 Colleges
CBSE 12th	1620 Colleges
Odisha CHSE	360 Colleges
BSEB 12th	227 Colleges
Tamilnadu 12th	136 Colleges
WBCHSE	111 Colleges
CUET	80 Colleges
AHSEC	79 Colleges
UP 12th	75 Colleges
JAC 12th	75 Colleges
Maharashtra HSC	75 Colleges
Kerala 12th	68 Colleges
Karnataka 2nd PUC	64 Colleges
MPBSE 12th	56 Colleges
RBSE 12th	53 Colleges
BIEAP	42 Colleges
TSBIE	38 Colleges
UK 12th	34 Colleges
Manipur 12th	24 Colleges
GSEB HSC	17 Colleges