Zoology

Yes, you can continue with Agriculture soon after your BZC (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry). Since you are trained in the biological sciences, the fundamental disciplines including plant breeding, genetics, agronomy and soil Science fall under your area of interest, having association with botany and chemistry. But in some universities, there may be certain basic requirements or foundation courses before the students can take the actual programme that one may cover areas such as agriculture, horticulture or entomology. That is why it is necessary to pay special attention to the requirements for receiving education in the given university or the given institution. You may also be required to write entrance tests like ICAR or CET.

The course M. Sc can be availed at Sri Sai University (SSU). in Zoology, which allowed the candidates to apply for M. Phil programme only if they had relevant undergraduate degree with not less than 50% marks. Originally, admission to the institution is done based on scores of the qualifying examination, and this has been replaced by merit.   However, it is necessary to notice that there are no specific margins for the M. Sc. Zoology program were not identified in the course of the literature review of the articles that were analyzed in this study. It is therefore advised that one consults the admissions office of Sri Sai University, or get information from the universities’ official website.   

 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.