Preparing for the BHU MSc entrance exam in Zoology is not very difficult as the syllabus comprises the basics you have already learned in BSc.
The 4 most important domains of this entrance test are
Diversity
Ecosystem
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Strong command of these topics will guarantee your entrance. Moreover, a daily dose of the latest Digest and GK from some basic General studies books will get you some brownie points.
The best book for this entrance is Arihant’s
Publication book for BHU MSc Zoology.
Everything else depends on your own dedication and efforts. The key is not to give in to pressure and stay motivated throughout.
I have a few friends from HPU Shimla and according to them, there is no specific syllabus for Zoology entrance. The question of the last few years can be helpful in analyzing the paper pattern. There is no specific syllabus mentioned but the courses generally comprise the topics from the UG degree. So it is definitely recommended to study the UG books and it would be really helpful if you could get previous papers.
There are some books that can be useful such as Arihant’s entrance test book for MSc.
Both Zoology and Botany are good for Masters. Both of these subjects offers good career prospects. You should choose one among these based on your interests.
Job roles available for M.Sc Zoology students -
The salary packages offered for these roles usually range from INR 3-5 LPA.
Some of the career paths available after doing an M.Sc in Botany are -
The salary packages for M.Sc Botany students are in the range of INR 4-9 LPA.
For most universities, the syllabus for M.Sc Zoology and Botany is in English.