Suri Vidyasagar College Birbhum B.Sc Zoology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Sc Zoology programme is INR 11,320, which includes a tuition fee of INR 7,320 and a university fee of INR 4,000 for the full duration. Examination fees are charged separately each year under University of Burdwan norms. The very affordable fee structure makes this programme a practical choice for students in Birbhum and surrounding districts.

Ans. No entrance exam is required for admission to B.Sc Zoology. Admission is entirely merit-based through the WBCAP portal, where students are ranked on their Class 12 aggregate marks alone. Candidates must register on wbcap.in, submit their Class 12 results, and fill in college and subject preferences to participate in the seat allotment process.

Ans. Applicants must have passed Class 12 with Biology and Chemistry as core subjects, along with Physics or another relevant elective. Biology or Zoology must have been studied at the Class 11 and Class 12 level. Students who did not take biology in their Class 12 science stream are generally not eligible for the B.Sc Zoology programme under WBCAP admission norms.

Ans. Graduates can pursue M.Sc Zoology or related life sciences through university entrance examinations. Career options include roles in wildlife conservation, environmental science, hospital and diagnostic laboratories, and the pharmaceutical sector. Teaching at school level after B.Ed is a common pathway, and many graduates also appear for WBCS, SSC, and central government exams where life science graduates are eligible.

Ans. The B.Sc Zoology academic session at Suri Vidyasagar College is expected to begin in August 2026, subject to confirmation from the University of Burdwan and the West Bengal government. Students who receive seat allotments through WBCAP must complete document verification and fee payment at the college before the session commencement date to finalise their admission.

Ans. Students may apply for the West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship (OASIS) for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B students and the National Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP) for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Minority students. The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship offers INR 1,000 to INR 5,000 per month to West Bengal students with 75%+ marks in Class 12 and family income under INR 2.5 lakh per year. Girl students aged 18 and above may also apply for the Kanyashree K-2 grant of INR 25,000.