Remarks
The eligibilty to pursue B.Sc. in Zoology (Major) from IGNOU is 10+2 in Science or equivalent. The application forms are readily available on the university's official website ( ignou.ac.in ). The registration for the January cycle starts from January every year and ends on 31 January.
Course Curriculum Overview
I opted the course because I wanted to pursue pure sciences, with a special interest in animal biology. IGNOU, being a UGC approved central university allowed me to pursue my degree along with other interests. The students are alloted specific study centres where they are taught by the respective professors of the selected college. Depending on the chosen college as the study centre, the professors ensure to impart the best knowledge and skills to the candidates with respect to the student: teacher ratio. The term exams are conducted yearly and the submission of assignments takes place every six months.
Internships Opportunities
I did not opt for internship opportnities availed by the university but pursued internships in various other NGOs as I wanted to embark a career in the social services sector. The sole limitation of the internships offered was that various organisations, were majorly from the private sector with a less emphasis on the social sector such as NGOs.
Placement Experience
IGNOU runs campus placement drives at the end of the programme academic year with the possibility of securing a job. However, I had participated in various internships through my peer network, outside of the prospects offered by the university.
Fees and Financial Aid
The total programme fees is nearly INR 10,000, which is to be paid about INR 4,000 annually. The university provides students the opportunity for campus placements. IGNOU notifies the students about such prospects and assure that opportunities are availed to the candidates.
Campus Life
The campus is the selected study centre that the student has opted for. Life at the campus depends on the selected study centre. It is necessary to choose the study centres wisely as this will largely impact their college experience. Further to this, IGNOU has a central library at its own campus with excellent academic resources to benefit the students.


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