Six decades of inquiry into the living world — from the cytogenetics of cells to the behaviour of social wasps, from vertebrate physiology to the wild fauna of the Shivalik foothills.
The PG Department of Zoology had its humble beginning as a joint Department of Biology in 1966 — the very year the College was founded. It was formally separated as the Department of Zoology through bifurcation in 1972–73, established to support the Pre-Medical and BSc (Medical) programmes.
In 2014–15, the Department was elevated to the postgraduate level with the introduction of MSc Zoology, opening new avenues for advanced study and research. Since its inception, the Department has produced consistently excellent academic results, with many students earning top-ten positions in Panjab University Examinations.
The last five batches of MSc Zoology have produced a remarkable number of top-rank achievers in national competitive examinations including UGC-CSIR, GATE, and ICMR — a testament to the rigour of the department's pedagogy and the calibre of its mentorship.
MSc, PhD Zoology · 8 yrs (+ 6 yrs Post-Doc)
MSc (Hons), PhD Zoology · 8 years
MSc, PhD Zoology · 6 yrs (+ 5 yrs Post-Doc)
MSc, PhD Zoology · 17 years
2 dedicated smart labs (MSc + BSc) and 2 shared labs with Botany & Biotechnology — fully equipped for hands-on practical learning.
Skeletons, specimen jars, taxidermy, alizarin specimens, models and charts spanning the animal kingdom.
Departmental library with curated zoological texts, complemented by the central college library and digital resources.
Internet access through the Central Library for students and a dedicated computer centre for staff and researchers.
Six-speaker symposium sponsored by the College Development Council, PU — covering DNA fingerprinting, phylogenetics and forensic identification.
Sub-themes: Special Conservation Efforts in India · Migratory Birds · National Parks & Sanctuaries.
Themes: Wonders of Wildlife · Backyard Wilderness · Biodiversity from my Balcony — narrative & documentary genres.
Inaugurated with tamarind plantation. Wildlife Quiz · Photography & Caption Contest · Animal Rangoli · Essay Writing.
7-day online Faculty Development Programme coordinated by Dr. Ruchira Sen under UGC-HRDC, PU and RUSA 2.0 grant.
Cultural and academic celebrations marking the arrival of new students and the graduation of outgoing batches.
BSc (Medical) admissions through the College admission process. MSc Zoology admissions through PU-CET (PG), Panjab University, Chandigarh.