Botany

 Zoology is the scientific study of animals, covering a wide range of species from microscopic organisms to complex vertebrates. It encompasses areas like animal behaviour, physiology, anatomy, genetics, evolution, and ecology.Botany is the scientific study of plants, including algae, fungi, mosses, ferns, gymnosperms, and flowering plants. It covers plant Anatomy,  Physiology, Taxonomy, Ecology,  Genetics, and evolution.Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.ParametersBotanyZoologyCourse LevelUG, PG, PhD, DiplomaUG, PG, PhDCourse Duration2-3 years2-3 yearsCourse FeeINR 1,500 - INR 5.3 LakhINR 2,000 - INR 3 LakhEntrance ExamsCUET, CPGET, CUET PG, etc.CUET, CPGET, CUET PG, URAT PG, etc.Popular CollegesBanaras Hindu University, Delhi University, Calcutta University, Aligarh Muslim University, etc.Banaras Hindu University, Delhi University, Calcutta University, Aligarh Muslim University, etc.Job ProfilesEcologist, Plant Breeder, Horticulturist, Plant Physiologist, etc.Zoologist, conservationist, wildlife biologist, wildlife educator, etc.Average SalaryINR 1.4 LPA - INR 8.2 LPAINR 4 LPA - INR 5 LPATop RecruitersDepartment of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency, Forest Service, Nature Conservancy, Seed Company, Horticulture Companies, etc.Indian Forest Service (IFS), Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), etc.