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MSc Zoology is a 2-year postgraduate study dedicated to the study of animals. The program dives deep into the biology, behavior, and structure of animals.

It is a two-year program, consisting of 4 semesters. Admissions are either based on merit or through entrance exams conducted at the university level. Some of the institutes also hold a personal interview round as part of the admission process. The average tuition fee of the MSc in Zoology program is around INR 21,000 to INR 1.5 lacs annually.

Admission Process

The dates for the entrance exams are announced quite earlier. To secure admission into MSc Zoology, the following steps can be referred to.

• Step 1: Look out for the entrance examination notice of the institute you choose to apply to. Dates for registration will be announced in advance by the institutes.
• Step 2: Register for the examination and appear for it. Look for the syllabus and the past papers, if available. Practicing in a timely manner will be useful for the final examination.
• Step 3: If the candidate qualifies the examination and scores above the minimum cut-off, then they will be invited for an interview round.
• Step 4: Appear for the personal interview. Interviews are usually conducted with the department heads of the institute or college.
• Step 5: Candidates who have passed the personal interview round, will be given an offer letter for admission. They will have to pay the admission fee within the provided time, to book their seat in the program.

Eligibility criteria

The general criteria followed by most institutes are mentioned below:

• The candidate should have a B.Sc. degree in Zoology or other Allied Medical Sciences, with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized institute.
• The candidate should have completed their 10+2 examinations from a state-recognized board.

To get into good college

• If admission is merit-based, a high score at the undergraduate level is required. The candidate should meet the minimum cut-off prescribed by the college.
• Colleges advertise when seats are available and when admission season opens up. All the latest admission advertisements must be viewed regularly.
• For admission through entrance examinations, going through the undergraduate course material in zoology as well as general knowledge, latest news, and basic mathematics is recommended.
• Most colleges hold a personal interview round where students who have cleared the entrance examinations are invited. Candidates must prepare diligently for this round.
• Preparations must be started at least 6 months prior to the examination date to make time to cover all material.

To get more information, click on the link given below:

https://www.careers360.com/courses/zoology-course

I hope this helps.

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