Eligibility & Admission
Master of Science Zoology (or allied life sciences) with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST)
Qualifying score in UGC NET / CSIR NET / SET / JRF or university entrance exam
Research proposal aligned with department focus areas
Interview with the research committee
NOC from employer (for part-time)
Ph.D. Zoology Admission Page → Apply Online
Research Focus Areas
Ecology & Biodiversity
Parasitology & Vector Biology
Fish Biology, Aquaculture, Fisheries Science
Entomology & Pest Management
Animal Physiology & Endocrinology
Animal Biotechnology & Molecular Biology
Wildlife Biology & Conservation Science
Programme Structure
Phase 1: Coursework + Research Methodology
Phase 2: Candidacy presentation
Phase 3: Lab + field research, paper publications
Phase 4: Thesis + Viva-voce
Careers after Ph.D. Zoology
Role | Salary (₹/yr) | Typical Employers |
|---|---|---|
Senior Research Scientist | 10 – 22 LPA | ICAR, ICMR, ZSI, CIBA, ICAR-CMFRI |
Assistant / Associate Professor | 8 – 18 LPA | Colleges, universities |
Wildlife Biologist | 7 – 15 LPA | WII, BNHS, NCBS, conservation NGOs |
Conservation Programme Lead | 8 – 18 LPA | WWF, IFAW, Wildlife First, govt |
Pharma R&D Senior Scientist (Pre-clinical) | 10 – 22 LPA | Pharma firms, CROs |
Post-Doctoral Fellow | 6 – 15 LPA (stipend) | Indian / international labs |
IFS Officer (UPSC) | 10 – 20 LPA | Indian Forest Service |
Subject Matter Expert | 10 – 20 LPA | Consulting, advisory |
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