Aligarh Muslim University Answered Questions

Pass with 45% (42% in case of OBC students, 40% for ST, SC students) aggregate and above in Class XII examinations or equivalent. The scores of CLAT and any other National / State Level Law Entrance Test will also be considered, subject to securing minimum of 45% marks in the respective exam, on submission of the respective score card.

Senior Secondary School Certificate with English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology/ Geography/ Computer Science or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Note: For admission to B.Sc. (Hons./Research) with Statistics as Major Subject, the candidate should have passed Mathematics at the qualifying examination.

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for B.Sc. (Hons.) in Statistics at AMU is a Senior Secondary School Certificate with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology, with at least 50% marks in aggregate, and Mathematics must have been passed at the qualifying examination for Statistics as the Major Subject.

Yes, the M.Sc. in Biotechnology eligibility criteria differ for the reserved category candidates at AMU. The minimum academic qualifications required for the exam are a Bachelor's Degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, and/or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and Technology (B. Tech.) in Biotechnology / Chemical Engineering or Medicine (M.B.B.S.) or B. Pharma with 55% marks or candidates who have successfully completed M.Sc. I Year in relevant discipline with 55% marks or who have obtained B.Sc. degree under pattern of education other than 10+2+3. However, the age limit is not more than 27 years as on 01st July in the year of admission.

Yes, private companies hire from B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology at AMU. Some of the job opportunities include:
Wildlife Management FirmsFisheries and AquaculturePest Control CompaniesAnimal Care-taking ProvidersMuseumsBotanical GardensConservation organizationsNature reservesZoosAquariumsTelevision ChannelsVeterinary HospitalsAnimal ClinicsColleges and UniversitiesResearch
Some of the employment areas for graduates are:
EcologistEnvironmental consultantField trials officerMarine scientistNature conservation officerResearch scientist (life sciences)Biomedical scientistEnvironmental education officerEnvironmental managerHigher education lecturerToxicologistZoo curator
Additionally, graduates can pursue higher education in fields such as:
Master of Philosophy in Life ScienceMaster of Science in ZoologyMaster of Science in Zoology (Hon.)Master of Philosophy in ZoologyMaster of Science in Applied ZoologyMSc Forensic ScienceMSc Health care sciencesDoctor of Philosophy in ZoologyPost Graduate Diploma in Life ScienceMaster of Business Administration
It's worth noting that the job market and opportunities may vary depending on the location, industry, and other factors.