Zoology colleges in India

Hi, there are 2,850+ best Zoology colleges in India that offer full-time, distance/correspondence, part-time, online and blended courses. Among these 850+ colleges are owned by the government,  770+ colleges are owned privately and 500+ colleges are owned by semi-government institutions. CUET is the top entrance exam for admission to best colleges for BSc Zoology in India. Students can pursue Zoology in courses like BSc, MSc, PhD, MPhil, BSc (Hons.), B.Ed, etc., from the best Zoology colleges in India. Banaras Hindu University, Delhi University, Hindu College, Hansraj College, Miranda House, PSG College of Arts and Science are the top Zoology colleges in India.

Hi, Hindu College is the top Zoology colleges in India according to NIRF under the 'Colleges' category for the year 2024. 

Hi, listed below are the top locations to pursue Zoology in India:

Location	No. of Colleges
Delhi NCR	60+
West Bengal	150+
Andhra Pradesh	120+
Uttar Pradesh	300+
Kerala	100+
Maharashtra	150+
Karnataka	90+

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• Zoology Colleges in Delhi NCR
• Zoology Colleges in West Bengal
• Zoology Colleges in Andhra Pradesh
• Zoology Colleges in Andhra Pradesh
• Zoology Colleges in Kerala

Hi, the top BSc Zoology colleges in India are given below:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
BHU	INR 3,000	CUET
Hindu College DU	INR 88,410	CUET
Hansraj College DU	INR 540	CUET
Miranda House	INR 56,790	CUET
Loyola College	INR 99,680	Merit-Based
Amity University Noida	INR 3.9 Lacs - INR 5.2 lakh	CUET and Merit-Based

Hope this helps!

The Amity University Noida is a good choice for students as it has been accredited grade A by NAAC. Good placements are offered here with the highest package being INR 61.75 LPA during 2023. 

 

Hi, the top courses to pursue Zoology in are mentioned below:

Top Courses	No. of Colleges
BSc	2000+ colleges
MSc	1,200+ colleges
PhD	130+ colleges
MPhil	40+ colleges
BSc Hons	19 colleges
B.Ed	4

Hope this solved your query!

Hi, zoology colleges in India does offer Diploma courses and you can refer below for some of them:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
University of Madras	INR 4 lakh	Merit-Based
Vikram University	INR 11,780	Merit-Based
Tantia University	INR 1.3 lakh	Merit-Based

Hope this helps!

Hi, the top private Zoology colleges in India with their tuition feeand eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee
Loyola College	INR 28,140 - INR 88,680
Chandigarh University	INR 1.68 lakh
Amity University Noida	INR 2.16 Lacs - INR 5.2 lakh
LPU	INR 2 Lacs - INR 3 lakh

Eligibility criteria differ for UG, PG, and PhD courses in zoology. A Science stream candidate who clears Class 12 with Biology as a subject is eligible for admission to BSc Zoology. For the PG course in Zoology subject, BSc/BSc (Hons) in Zoology is a must, though candidates who passed BSc/BA in medical and allied medical sciences/biosciences/life sciences are also eligible to apply.

For a PhD, a Post-graduation degree in a relevant discipline with 55% (50% for SC/ST candidates) is a must.

Yes, Alva's College is accepting applications for all the courses. On its official website, Alva's College lists several undergraduate, postgraduate and certificate courses in Science, Arts, Commerce fields. Candidates seeking admission to any of these courses can apply online by visiting the official website

Listed below are a few reasons why studying zoology is a worth considering decision:

• Understanding Biodiversity: Zoology provides insights into the diversity of animal life on Earth, including their evolutionary history, ecological roles, and adaptations to different environments. 

• Career Opportunities: Zoology opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities in fields such as wildlife conservation, research, education, Veterinary Science, etc.

• Conservation and Environmental Awareness: Zoology courses emphasize the importance of conservation and environmental stewardship by studying animal behaviour, ecology, and biodiversity. 

• Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking: Zoology courses teach students to think critically, analyze data, and evaluate evidence in scientific research.

Yes, there are a few Distance Colleges that are offering Zoology courses in India. Some of the best options are mentioned below -

Distance Colleges offering Zoology	Tuition Fee
Bharathidasan University Visakhapatnam	INR 19,200 - 34,000
Bharathidasan University Distance Learning	INR 17,300
Vidyasagar University	INR 14,000 - 41,000
IGNOU	INR 28,000
YCMOU Nashik	INR 40,000

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

Zoology offers immense scope to a candidate who has done a master's degree in the Zoology subject. No one can understand animals and their behavioural patterns like Zoologists do. So they have lots of options in terms of career. They can work as Animal Behaviorists, Conservationists, Wildlife biologists, Zoo curators, Wildlife educators, Zoology Faculty, Forensic Experts, Lab Technicians, and Veterinarians.

Swaminarayan University is visited by top companies for placements such as Wipro, Godrej,  and others. Some of the Swaminarayan University campus facilities include digital classrooms, library and labs, hostel facilities, gym, and others. The university is approved by UGC, AICTE, Ministry of Education, Education Department Govt. of Gujarat, Bar Council of India, Pharmacy Council of India, Gujarat Nursing Council, Indian Nursing Council, and others. Hence, choosing this university can prove as a great decision. 

The eligibility criteria for CPGET admission -

• Meet the score of qualifying marks in the concerned subject(s)/course(s).
• Appear for the CPGET acc. to assigned date & venue.
• She entrance test may be conducted before the results of the qualifying exam are released.
• So make sure to apply for your candidature on the college website.
• Passing the entrance test alone does not guarantee admission.
• Make sure to pass other eligibility requirements as well like -age, merit, GD, PI, etc.
• During counselling, candidates need to submit the necessary documents listed in the instructions.

Yes, here are some popular Zoology specialisations you can study:

Ethology	Ethologists study the evolution of behaviour and the understanding of behaviour in terms of the theory of natural selection.
Biogeography	Biogeography is the specialisations of zoology. It studies the spatial distribution of organisms on the earth and focuses on topics like plate tectonics, climate change, dispersal and migration, and cladistics.
Physiology	This specialisation studies the mechanical, physical, and biochemical processes of living organisms by attempting to understand how all of the structures function as a whole.
Structure	The cell biology or structure studies the structural and physiological properties of cells. This includes cell behaviour, interactions, and environment. This is done on both the microscopic and molecular levels.
Evolution	Evolutionary research is concerned with the origin and descent of species and their change over time. It generally involves scientists who are trained in particular organisms such as mammalogy, ornithology, herpetology, or entomology.

Source - Multiple external/ official sites, info may vary.

A candidate who has passed Bachelor’s degree of 3 years duration (B.Sc. or equivalent) under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university can apply for this course. Apply for your candidature in the desired college. Also fill the registration form to appear in the said entrance exam. After the basics, make sure you're updated on the college/ exam guidelines. Make sure your documents are in place for a seamless counselling and seat allocation process.

You have a plethora of options

• Biomedical science
• Ecology and evolutionary biology
• Animal behavior and neurobiology
• Cell and developmental biology
• General zoology
• Genetics
• Marine biology

Source - Multiple external/ official sites on the web info may vary.

Galgotias University provides UG, PG and Diploma programmes. For admission to BTech, BA LLB Hons, and MBA marks from entrance tests including JEE Main, CLAT,  LSAT, CAT, CMAT, and NMAT are accepted. The university also accepts CUET scores for admission to few programmes like BSc, BCA, and Integrated BBA + MBA.

No, studying at Mansarovar Global University is not free. The university has a fee structure for its courses, which includes tuition fees, examination fees, and other components. MGU Bhopal fee structure ranges between INR 1.2 lakh- INR 3.8 lakh. 

D.D. College is a renowned institution offering M.Sc, M.A, M.Com, PG Diploma, B.Sc, B.Com. Students can choose these courses to embark on their careers in the field of Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Accounting & Commerce, Beauty & Fitness. The institute is staffed with highly skilled and experienced faculty members dedicated to delivering these programs. D.D. College boasts an impressive review rating of 4.05 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Additionally, it has received a rating of 4.25 for Campus Life, 3 for Placements, 4.75 for Faculty, and 3.75 for Infrastructure.

Shri Siddhi Vinayak Group of Institutions is one of the well-known colleges in Bareilly to offer quality education to students at the UG and PG levels. SSVGI Bareilly courses are offered to students at the UG, PG, and Diploma levels, mainly in streams such as Engineering, Management, Nursing, Medicine & Health Sciences, Pharmacy, and many more. In addition to this, the college provides students with the opportunity to learn from skilled and experienced faculty members who specialise in the respective fields. 

Uttaranchal University is recognised by UGC, as well as by various statutory bodies at both the state and national levels. It is accredited with an 'A+' grade by NAAC. It offers various UG and PG level programmes across various streams such as Engineering, Law, Management, Nursing, Pharmacy, Applied and Life Science, etc. The flagship courses are BTech and MBA. Uttaranchal University Dehradun has global recognition as it is included in the QS World University Rankings like Asia 2026, QS Sustainability Rankings, and THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings in 2025. It also secured the NIRF rank of 75 in Pharmacy category in the year 2025. Overall it is a good university in terms of rankings, faculty, placements, etc.

Admissions are purely merit based and will be provided based on the students performance in the entrance exams.Like Btech admission Centurion University need twelve result or diploma result performence. Other branches have other types of performances

Apex University admissions are open. Candidates meeting eligibility can fill out the form online. Aspirants also need to pay application fees. Admission to most of the programmes at Apex University is entrance-based.

No, you cannot become a lawyer without a Law degree. You mandatorily need to obtain degrees such as BA/BCom/BSc/BBA LLB or LLB in order to be a lawyer in India. To become a lawyer, one must first complete three-year or five-year LLB from a recognised university and possess degree certificate. Then, they must enrol themselves in local Bar Council of the concerned state and enrolled as an advocate. Within two years of the enrolment, they must appear and clear AIBE in order to be eligible to practise anywhere in India. 

IES University campus offers several facilities to the students and caters to all their needs. The institute has state-of-the-art infrastructure which includes designed classrooms, cafeteria, auditorium, etc. The classrooms are air-conditioned and equipped with digitalized technology to facilitate comprehensive learning. The college campus is surrounded by greenery all around and provides a safe and creative environment for students to enhance their skills. Apart from this, IES University Bhopal offers transportation facilities to students and faculty members to free them from the mental tension of travelling. The campus has several facilities available for students such as a common canteen, playground, conference rooms, etc.

For the UG courses, The fees for the Bsc (Hons.) is 43,000 (1st Year Fees) . For BA (Hons.) it is 38,000 (1st Year Fees). For BCA it is 60,000 (1st Year Fees). And for BBA it is 60,000 (1st Year Fees).

No, you cannot become a lawyer without a Law degree. You mandatorily need to obtain degrees such as BA/BCom/BSc/BBA LLB or LLB in order to be a lawyer in India. To become a lawyer, one must first complete three-year or five-year LLB from a recognised university and possess degree certificate. Then, they must enrol themselves in local Bar Council of the concerned state and enrolled as an advocate. Within two years of the enrolment, they must appear and clear AIBE in order to be eligible to practise anywhere in India. 

Shekhawati Group of Institutions has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must have passed Bachelor degree of minimum 3 years duration. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category such as SC, ST and Non creamy layer OBC and Non creamy layer MBC, PWD category only for relaxation in minimum academic qualification) in the qualifying examination.
M.Sc.	The candidate should have passed Graduation with mentioned Marks in concerned Subject.
M.A.	Students who have passed 10+2+3 (Any Stream) with mentioned aggregate at UG level or 55% at UG level in the particular subject, in which student is seeking admission at PG level
M.Com	Candidate with 55% at UG level in the particular subject, in which student is seeking admission at PG level is also eligible to apply.
B.A.	Students from outside of Rajasthan must have 60% at Sr Sec Examination from a recognized Board are eligible for admission in BA
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Com	Students from outside of Rajasthan must have 60% at Sr Sec Examination from a recognized Board are eligible for admission in B.Com
B.Sc.	The maximum age limit is 25 years as on 01.01.2023
UG Diploma	Students must have passed Senior Secondary with mandatory Subject OR as per Coordinator AHDP, RAJUVAS Bikaner.
B.Ed	Candidate must have passed graduation from a recognized university.
BNYS	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
B.M.C.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.

The final admission process involves verifying documents and submitting the required fees to confirm your seat in the selected course. After receiving the admission offer or allotment letter, candidates must complete document verification and pay the admission or seat confirmation fee within the given deadline. Submission of original certificates, identity proof, and photographs is typically required. Biyani Girls College application process commences through offline and online mode. 

Institute of Environment Education and Research, Bharati Vidyapeeth has not mentioned any age limit. Candidates only need to complete graduation in Science subjects with at least 50% aggregate. There is a relaxation of 5% in the aggregate for SC/ ST/ OBC category candidates.

Take these actions to gain admission at Shoolini University:

Verify that the minimal prerequisites for your intended programme are met by your grades or, if applicable, entrance exam results. Visit the university website to find out more. Use the university portal to complete the online application form during open admission periods. assemble your school records and, if relevant, your entrance exam results.The SAT or JEE Main are required for some disciplines, such as engineering. For specifics, see the terms of your program. You will receive an invitation to counseling if your application results in being shortlisted. This is your opportunity to select your programme and seat according to merit rank and availability.Once your seat is reserved, proceed to pay the admission cost.

DPG Degree College offers courses in UG, PG and Diploma level across the streams of Accounting & Commerce, Hospitality & Travel, IT & Software, Science, Teaching & Education, among others. Admission to all the courses is based on merit and requires candidates to secure a minimum aggregate in Class 12 and graduation. Studying at DPG Degree College is not free. The college offers courses with a tuition fees ranging from INR 31K to INR 3.56 Lakh. However, DPG Degree College offers relaxation through various scholarship schemes offered on the basis of the results attained during the period of semester examination. 

Lovely Professional University has a strong record of placements for courses like BTech, BBA, BCA, BArch, MBA, MCA, etc. Currently, the highest international package offered during LPU placements in 2025 was INR 2.5 crore per annum, whereas the highest domestic package offered stood at INR 1 crore per annum. The LPU average package offered to the top 25% students of the batch 2025 was INR 10.23 LPA. The key highlights of LPU placements for the Class of 2023, 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 53 LPA	INR 250 LPA (International) INR 100 LPA (Domestic)
Average package	INR 7 LPA (MBA, BTech CSE)	INR 7.80 (MBA) INR 7.92 LPA (BTech CSE)	INR 10.23 LPA (top 25%)
Total recruiters	1,107	1,611	2,225+
Total offers	5,500+	7,443	6,000+

Yes, you can join Sharda School of Business Studies (SBSR) Sharda University directly for the MBA (Integrated) program. 
SBSR is a private institute established in 2009. Admission is based on national test scores, university-conducted entrance exams, and the candidate's merit from their last qualifying exam. 
For the MBA (General) programme or the MBA (Dual Specialisation) program, students must qualify for either SUAT or other entrance exams such as MAT/CAT/XAT. For B.Tech at Sharda University, students need to pass Class 10th with 60% aggregate & Class 12th with a minimum of 60% to 70% aggregate. 

Sanjivani Arts, Commerce and Science College has been rated 3.8 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences provides the flagship Bachelor of Science (BSc) program, which provides a solid Scientific foundation to students. The course is available in various specializations, and is geared towards the Agricultural fields. The SHUATS BSc programme is available in various relevant specializations like Nursing, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Community Science, among others.

Vikrant University has been rated 4.4 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.