B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology at Aliah University

Aliah University, Kolkata, West Bengal, offers B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology as a 3-year undergraduate degree. There are 20 seats in each batch. Fees for the full course come to ₹29,800 – ₹69,300 (roughly ₹10,000 a year).

Aliah University is a other institute, founded in 1780. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Aliah University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Sc programmes at Aliah University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Aliah University before you pay anything.

To get into B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects. The minimum marks on record at Aliah University are: X: 0.0, XII: 60.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Aliah University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Aliah University on its website (www.aliah.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a median package of ₹4.5 lakh at Aliah University. 137 of 265 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3.4 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Aliah University runs 10 B.Sc specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geography
• B.Sc. in Nursing
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Statistics
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹29,800 – ₹69,300 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Aliah University compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Kolkata?