Ananda Mohan College Kolkata B.Sc Zoology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for the three-year B.Sc Zoology course at Ananda Mohan College is INR 24,360. This covers the full three-year programme cost. Hostel charges, if required, are payable separately and are not included in this amount.

Ans. Candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at Class 12 level. A minimum of 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination is required. Candidates from SC and ST categories are eligible with 40% marks. Biology must have been a core subject in Class 12.

Ans. Admission is through the WBCAP centralised portal using CUET-UG scores or Class 12 aggregate marks. Candidates register on the WBCAP portal, select Ananda Mohan College as a preference, and are allotted seats based on the published merit list for each phase of admission. The WBCAP upgrade round allows candidates to improve their allotted college or course.

Ans. Yes. Ananda Mohan College is affiliated to the University of Calcutta, and the B.Sc Zoology degree is formally awarded by the University of Calcutta upon successful completion of all three years of the programme. This degree is recognised for postgraduate admissions across India.

Ans. Eligible students may apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship at INR 15,000 per year for West Bengal domicile students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh and 75% in Class 12. The Kanyasree Prakalpa provides up to INR 25,000 one-time for eligible female students. The Aikyasree Scholarship is available for meritorious minority students from West Bengal.

Ans. Graduates can pursue M.Sc Zoology at the University of Calcutta or other universities, sit for competitive examinations in life sciences, or enter fields such as wildlife biology, fisheries management, environmental science, or school education after completing a B.Ed programme. Some graduates also pursue research careers or join government agencies in ecology and conservation.