B.Sc Zoology

Action Plan for You:

Step 1: Make sure you score well in your qualifying exams.
Step 2: Apply for a government quota seat in Andhra University.
Step 3: Prepare and apply for the Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme.
Step 4: Explore additional scholarships (both central & private).
Step 5: Keep documents ready (income certificate, caste, domicile, etc.).

For admission in B.Sc Zoology, the students should have passed 12th standard in the Science stream with Biology, Chemistry, and generally Physics. A minimum of 50–60% marks will be sufficient, as it varies from institution to institution. The key subject for eligibility is Biology, and English can also be mandatory in some of the colleges.

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.

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.

Yes, 12th pass students from a science stream are eligible for integrated B.Sc. in Zoology and B.Ed. programs, requiring a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination. 

Students pursuing BSc in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or Zoology at Indore may find suitable education at Holkar Science College or Government Arts and Science College because both institutions charge tuition fees between INR 25,000 and INR 30,000 yearly and between INR 15,000 and INR 20,000 respectively. Ujjain college students should explore both Vikram University charging between INR 20,000 to INR 25,000 annually and Madhav Arts and Commerce College requiring a yearly payment of INR 15,000 to INR 20,000. The educational institutions maintain top-notch standards of education through their skilled teacher body.

As you scored 497 out of 600 in +2, which is around 82.8%. 

If we see the cutoff for B.Sc Zoology at Thiruvalluvar College in recent years, then it is nearly 75-80%

So, by analysing all the data, we can expect the cutoff to be around 80%, and according to this, you are eligible to take admission in B.Sc Zoology at Thiruvalluvar College.