The Department of Zoology at Raja Peary Mohan College stands out for its commitment to provide a holistic and enriching educational experience for their students through effective communication, mentorship and resource-rich libraries. The department prepares students not only for academic success but also for personal and professional growth in the field of Zoology.

• Experiential Learning through Educational Study Tours and Hands-on Practical Sessions: To emphasize the importance of practical knowledge alongside theoretical understanding, we organize educational study tours that expose students to real-world applications of their studies. Additionally, hands-on practical sessions are integrated into the curriculum, ensuring that students develop essential laboratory skills and gain a deeper understanding of the subject.
•  Parents-Teachers Meetings: Parents-Teachers Meetings is conducted on regular basis to keep an open communication between the faculty and parents. Students' progress, the problems they face, the queries of parents, all are addressed to ensure a two way
  communication among students and teachers as well as teachers and parents.
• Mentor-Mentee Sessions for Career Counselling and Overall Grooming: Personalized guidance by the department faculties aids in adding a valuable insights into their career paths within the field of Zoology, both currently and in their future Moreover, the overall
  grooming aspires the to improve their soft skills, personality development, and ethical values.
• Departmental Student Seminars: To promote research and public speaking skills, the department organizes regular student seminars. This platform allows students to present their research findings, share insights, and engage in academic discussions. It not only
  enhances their confidence but also nurtures a culture of academic curiosity within the department.
• Seminar Library and Access to Advanced Books and Study Materials: The department maintains a well-equipped seminar library, stocked with advanced books and study materials. This resource serves as a valuable supplement to the regular coursework, enabling students to delve deeper into specific topics of interest. The availability of advanced materials reflects the department's commitment to staying at the forefront of Zoological studies.
• Bridge Course at the Start of B.Sc. Curriculum: To ensure the smooth the transition from the high school curriculum to the graduation-level courses, Bridge course is designed. It paves a way for all students, regardless of their previous educational backgrounds, to start on an equal footing, and promotes a smoother academic journey.

•  The Department has an Animal Museum which is a repository to many rare species. It is one of the very enriching heritage of our college resources which captivates the attention and interest of all.
• Well-equipped practical classes with all adequate instruments are there to aid the effective learning of our students.
• Study materials along with books and other resourceful add-on are provided to facilitate their learning.
•  ICT use is practiced to incorporate the visual and technology based aids for active teaching.
•  Bridge courses, student’s seminar, Remedial and tutorial classes are also organized for the benefit of the students. 
•  Excursions and field trip are conducted to increase their awareness of the real-world applications of their studies.

B.Sc. Zoology CBCS Syllabus: click here

B.Sc. Zoology CCF Syllabus: click here 

The Department organises regular student enrichment programs like student seminars, poster presentation, workshops, etc in diverse areas of Zoology. Students are encouraged out of the box thinking and innovations to help them dig deeper into the subject. Field trips: Various field trips are organised every year to arouse interest of students to various practical aspects of the course through in-field demonstrations. The field trips are done locally within West Bengal or nationally to various conservation sites.

• The Department has recently received grants under the Biotechnology Branch of Department of Higher Education, Science & Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal under Biotechnology based Opportunities Offered to Science & Technology Departments (BOOST) scheme. Departmental faculty has research grants from various funding agencies such as DST, DBT and UGC. 
• Dr. Santanu Rana has been awarded Early Career Research Award (ECRA) by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) in the year 2018-19.