The Department of Zoology was established in the year 1967 to cater to the needs of rural and urban students. Vision of the department is to provide students with sound knowledge and understanding the theoretical concepts and laboratory practices in the frontiers of animal sciences. The mission is to impart comprehensive knowledge and extensive training in the areas of zoology. To train and guide students the department has witnessed many well-qualified and experienced teaching faculty (Assistant/Associates professors) and trained guest faculties.In the 60 years of its existence, the department is credited for producing several under-graduate students. Its alumni are doing exceptionally well as teachers and most of them have been placed in decent employment in diverse areas.The academic training imparted to the department’s B.Sc. students, equips them to enter Master degree programs of leading institutes in the country and abroad.The department has made remarkable strides during the past 60 years and is committed to continue working hard for excellence in science.
From, September 2021 onwards the Department witnesstwo young well qualified faculties to train the students in teaching and learning process. In addition, formerly two non-teaching support staff, one laboratory assistant, and one menial staff are present for the smooth functioning of the department.
Presently, the Department chairperson is Dr.Gururaja K M.sc P.hD.
• Besides teaching, we are helping students to hone up teaching skills through regular seminars.
The department has two well equipped laboratories to impart practical training to students.
The department has hundred and odd library books donated by eminent retire faculties from various colleges.
• Apart from teaching, the faculty members are making substantial contribution to the University system in various capacities.
• To further strengthen teaching and research in the Department, an extensive renovation and up-gradation of teaching and research laboratories have been undertaken.
Studying Zoology
Zoology is one of the most interdisciplinary subjects in science.
Ecologists, physiologists, developmental biologists, geneticists,and evolutionary biologists, make up the staff at Zoology. As a result, there is considerable flexibility in the choice of Zoology courses you can take.

We also recommend students to recognise the importance of developing a solid science background (not only in zoology but also in subjects such as chemistry, physics, Botany) and mathematical, statistical, and computing skills by opting open elective subjects as per New National Educational Policy- 2020
Laboratories / Facilities
• Virtual dissection software, Experimental Animal Facility, Zoology Museum, Bio-instruments like Microscopes, Incubators, Shakers, Microtomy, Chromatography etc.
Learning Resources: Departmental library and College Central library
Teaching/Learning Evaluation
Laboratory practical Manual, Bio-visual Charts, Computer aided learning (LCD), ICT enabled class room, Virtual Demonstration, Guest Lectures, Student seminars and study tours.
Community and Extension Activities
Students from the department are regularly involved in NSS activities, blood donation camps, etc.
Future / Activities
Contemplating to go for funding from UGC, FIST and DST. Establishment of Animal House Facility. Up gradation of existing Departmental Library. Collaborations and MoU with Institutes / Universities.