B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology at Oriental College

Oriental College offers B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology as a 3-year undergraduate degree. There are 140 seats in each batch.

Oriental College is a public/government institute, founded in 1963. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Oriental College — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Oriental College has not published a fee for B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To get into B.Sc. (Hons.) 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 Oriental College'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 Oriental College 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.

Oriental College runs 6 B.Sc specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Anthropology

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.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Oriental College compare with other colleges offering B.Sc?