How to Apply for Ph.D courses in zoology?

[Sunondo]

I wanted get some information on Ph.D in zoology, I mean what is the qualification required for it, which are the best universities in Tamil Nadu for zoology? Which is the entrance exam that I have to give for zoology?? Which are the topics covered in entrance exam? Which are the jobs for which I can apply after completing the degree? How much time it takes for completing the course? Is there anyone having an idea about all this and can clean my doubt?? Thanks in advance.

[Educated]

As far as the qualification required for Ph.D in zoology is concerned a candidates must be a graduate and should have zoology as a primary subject in their graduation level. PhD is a highly respected degree around the world and if you have made your mind to pursue the same then let me tell you that a hardcore study and research is required. Normally it takes 2- 3 years for completing research study and represents the same in final year but there is no such limit in general to complete degree of PhD in Zoology. After completing your degree you can start your career as professors or lecturers in universities or colleges, you can also join some research filed.

Below are the colleges that offer Ph.D courses in zoology in Tamil Nadu:

College Name: J.K.K.Nataraja College of Arts & Science
Address: J.k.k Nataraja College of Arts & Science,Natarajapuram,Komarapalayam-638 183.Namakkal.
City: Komarapalayam
State: Tamil Nadu Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Telephone Number: 09965363999, 9865933332, 9487833330
University: Periyar University

College Name: - Chikkaiah Naicker College
Address: Chikkaiah Naicker College,Veerappan chatram,Erode - 638 004,Tamil Nadu
City: Erode State:
Tamil Nadu Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Telephone Number: 0424 – 2291271
University: Bharathiar University

College Name: A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous)
Address: A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College (Poondi, Dist._Thanjavur, Tamilnadu – 613 503 Kudikadu, Poondi 613 503
City: Thanjavur
State: Tamil Nadu Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Telephone Number: 04374-239523
University: Bharathidasan University

You can contact then for getting more information regarding the entrance test that they might be carrying for Ph.D in zoology, best of luck.

[Masters]

Masters


There are different entrance exams for PhD in Zoology and are carried by top Indian institutions, below is the list of entrance test that are carried out in India:

All India Common Entrance Test

• Banaras Hindu University PhD in Zoology Entrance Exam
• Burdwan University PhD Zoology entrance
• Calicut University PhD in Zoology Entrance Exam
• Engineering Agriculture and Medicine Common Entrance Test
• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering Zoology Entrance Exam
• Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University PhD in Zoology Entrance Exam
• ICAR Entrance Exam
• JIMPER Entrance Exam
• Kolkata University PhD in Zoology Entrance Exam
• Periyar University PhD in Zoology Entrance Exam
• Shoolini University PhD in Zoology Entrance Exam
• Thiruvalluvar University Vellore Ph.D in Zoology Entrance Exam

These are the institute that takes part in above exams:

• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
• Bharathiar University
• Bharathidasan University
• Central Institute for Cotton Research Tamil Nadu
• Dalmia Center for Research & Development Tamil Nadu
• Defense Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences New Delhi
• Defense Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
• Delhi University, New Delhi
• Indian Council of Agricultural Research
• Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) Delhi
• Jadavpur University, Kolkata
• Kalyani University, West Bengal
• Kolkata University
• Madras University
• Madurai Kamaraj University
• Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
• Periyar University
• Pinnacle Biomedical Research Institute (PBRI)
• Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History Tamil Nadu
• Sugarcane Breeding Institute Coimbatore
• Tamil Nadu government Arts College (autonomous)

You can visit the college official site of your regions and get further information regarding the test and fees for getting admission.

[Recruiter]

One can apply for the below post after completing PhD in Zoology accordingly:
Zoo Curators or Educators
Teachers and Researchers
Biological Laboratory Technician
Animal Behaviorists and Rehabilitators
Conservationist

Places where most of the PhD in Zoology candidates are hired:
Zoos
Wildlife services
Botanical Gardens
Conservation organizations
National parks
Nature reserves
Universities
Laboratories

[Career-Minded]

These are the subjects that are covered almost in all of the entrance test for PhD in Zoology:

Applied Biology
Cell Communication and Cell Signaling
Cellular Organization
Developmental Biology
Diversity of Life Forms
Ecological Principles
Evolution and Behavior
Fundamental Processes
Inheritance Biology
Molecules and Their Interaction
System Anatomy & Physiology