B.Sc. in Zoology at Kumaun University

If you are looking at B.Sc. in Zoology, Kumaun University in Nainital runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹56,760 – ₹2.05 lakh, which works out to about ₹19,000 a year.

Kumaun University is a other institute, founded in 1973. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Kumaun University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Sc programmes at Kumaun University as a group.

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

To be considered for B.Sc. in Zoology, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects.

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

Here is the usual route in:

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 Kumaun University on its website (www.kunainital.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 latest placement figures on record (2021) show a median package of ₹2 lakh at Kumaun University. 1,150 of 2,748 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Sc. in Zoology specifically, the average salary on record is ₹1.5 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.

Kumaun University runs 16 B.Sc specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• B.Sc. in Forestry
• B.Sc. in Computer Science
• B.Sc. in Mathematics
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• B.Sc. in Agriculture
• Integrated B.Sc. M.Sc. in Biotechnology
• B.Sc. in Geology
• B.Sc. in Biotechnology
• B.Sc. in Military Science
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• B.Sc. in Biotechnology
• B.Sc. in Information Technology
• B.Sc. in Biotechnology

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of B.Sc. in Zoology genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹56,760 – ₹2.05 lakh 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 Kumaun University compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Nainital?