A Zoologist is a scientist who studies animals. Zoologists are experts on everything about animals — from their cells to the history of their evolution. Zoologist typically research animals and their natural habitat in zoos where they are kept in captivity. Zoologists try to understand the lives of animals better by studying their behaviour.
Personal Competencies
You like animals
You are comfortable working outdoors
You pay attention to details while working
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Zoology
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or allied field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department Of Zoology. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara 2. Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh 3. University of Delhi 4. Savitribai Phule Pune University 5. Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh 6. Annamalai University 7. Gujarat University 8. Visva Bharati University, West Bengal
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying) 1. Christ University, Bangalore 2. Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 3. NIMS, Jaipur 4. Jain University 5. CMJ University, Shillong 6. CT university, Ludhiana 7. Bhagwant University, Ajmer 8. University of Technology, Jaipur 9. Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, Jaipur 10. RKDF University, Bhopal
*NPTEL- National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 6,840 - 7,20,000*
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit* *(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Zoos, Laboratories, Government Research Centres and others
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. You will supervise a team of assistant zoologists and other staff. Local travel may be a part of the job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available. Organizations usually work 6 to 7 days a week and 8 to 10 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization. Shift system may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Zookeeper → Assistant Zoologist → Zoologist → Senior Zoologist, Head of Department → Chief Zoologist
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Zoologist ranges between INR 8,334 - 2,50,000* per month.
Mukund Lal Bhatia was an expert in Zoology and Entomology. He was affiliated with the University of Delhi and was the Honorary Professor at Biosciences Department of Himachal Pradesh University. Bhatia studied Morphology and Functional Morphology of Indian and Foreign Leeches for his academic and research career.*
Zoologist
NCS Code: 2131.0900 | SC0111. Complete 10 + 2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Zoology
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or allied field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department Of Zoology.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
2. Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh
3. University of Delhi
4. Savitribai Phule Pune University
5. Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh
6. Annamalai University
7. Gujarat University
8. Visva Bharati University, West Bengal
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Christ University, Bangalore
2. Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
3. NIMS, Jaipur
4. Jain University
5. CMJ University, Shillong
6. CT university, Ludhiana
7. Bhagwant University, Ajmer
8. University of Technology, Jaipur
9. Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, Jaipur
10. RKDF University, Bhopal
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Online Courses
• NPTEL* Swayam - https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec20_ge23/preview
• Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/course/biology-zoology-of-animal-2/
*NPTEL- National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 6,840 - 7,20,000*
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Zoos, Laboratories, Government Research Centres and others
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. You will supervise a team of assistant zoologists and other staff. Local travel may be a part of the job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available. Organizations usually work 6 to 7 days a week and 8 to 10 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization. Shift system may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Zookeeper → Assistant Zoologist → Zoologist → Senior Zoologist, Head of Department → Chief Zoologist
The approx. salary of a Zoologist ranges between INR 8,334 - 2,50,000* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Zoologist/Salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Mukund Lal Bhatia was an expert in Zoology and Entomology. He was affiliated with the University of Delhi and was the Honorary Professor at Biosciences Department of Himachal Pradesh University. Bhatia studied Morphology and Functional Morphology of Indian and Foreign Leeches for his academic and research career.*
Source : https://www.edudwar.com/become-a-zoologist-in-india-famous-zoologist-salary-career-jobs/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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