Undergraduate Program
B.Sc. (Hons) Zoology at Deshbandhu College
NAAC A-Grade, NIRF #16 (Science & Arts) — a solid, affordable DU route into life sciences.
Key numbers
NIRF Rank
#16
Annual Intake
46 seats
Duration
3 Years
Total Program Fee
₹63,000
Investment
₹0.6L total
~₹0.2L per year
- Annual Tuition & Fees₹21,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Minimum
At least 45% aggregate in the qualifying examination.
Required Subjects
Must have studied Biology and Chemistry in Class 12.
Admission Basis
Entrance exam score — CUET UG.
Entrance exams
Your 3-Year Journey
Year +0
Year 1: Foundations
Animal Physiology & Anatomy, plus essential lab training.
Year +1
Year 2: Core Concepts
Genetics, Evolution, Ecology, and Immunology.
Year +2
Year 3: Application
Biotechnology applications, Field work, Taxonomy, and research projects.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
25%
Top recruiters
Reality Check: Placements & Campus Life
Only 25% of students got placed in 2025, and the college does not offer hostel facilities. The good news? Scholarships are available, and many students use this degree as a launchpad for MSc programs, research roles, and competitive exams.
The verdict
Worth considering
Pick this if you want an affordable, NAAC A-grade Zoology program at a reputed Delhi University college and are comfortable charting your own post-grad path. It is ideal for students targeting MSc, research, or government roles. Skip if you need guaranteed campus placement or on-campus hostel accommodation.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Low fees
- ✓ NAAC A accreditation
- ✓ NIRF top 20
- ✓ Research & MSc pathway
Doesn't match
- ✗ High placement rate
- ✗ On-campus hostel
- ✗ Immediate corporate job