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

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Sc Hons Zoology programme is INR 13,240, made up of a tuition fee of INR 9,240 and a university fee of INR 4,000 for the full duration. Examination fees are charged separately each year as per University of Burdwan norms. The low fee makes this a highly accessible option for students in Birbhum and neighbouring districts seeking an Honours Zoology degree.

Ans. No entrance exam is required. Admission to B.Sc Hons Zoology at Suri Vidyasagar College is fully merit-based through the WBCAP portal. Seats are allotted on Class 12 aggregate marks alone. Students must register on wbcap.in, submit Class 12 board results, and fill in college and subject preferences within the application window to participate in the WBCAP merit allotment process.

Ans. Applicants must have studied Biology and Chemistry at the Class 12 level, typically with Physics as the third science subject. Zoology or Biology must have been taken as the Honours subject at both Class 11 and Class 12 levels. Students who did not take a biology-based Honours subject in secondary school are not eligible for the B.Sc Hons Zoology programme under WBCAP norms.

Ans. Graduates can pursue M.Sc Zoology or related life sciences through university entrance exams. Career options include roles in wildlife conservation, environmental management, hospital and clinical laboratories, and government research organisations. Teaching in schools after completing B.Ed is a common path for Zoology graduates. WBCS and other state and central government competitive exams are also popular choices among students from University of Burdwan-affiliated colleges.

Ans. The B.Sc Hons 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 accept their WBCAP seat allotment must complete document verification and pay the admission fee at the college before the session start date to secure their place in the programme.

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 below INR 2.5 lakh per year. Girl students aged 18 and above may apply for the Kanyashree Prakalpa K-2 one-time grant of INR 25,000.