Currently, the department enrolls students for B.Sc (Hons) and B.Sc (Life Science) from all walks of life and follows a curriculum as suggested by Delhi University. Eighteen highly qualified faculty members with nine dedicated laboratory staff are committed to the holistic development of learners and impart a holistic understanding of the biology of animals, evolution, and their environments. Promote research and learning at the UG level and beyond by ‘Redefining Zoology’

Laboratories

To empower learning, the prerequisite is infrastructure, and to ensure the same, the Department has 4 large, well-furnished laboratories to provide a spacious place to perform various experiments of B.Sc. (H) Zoology and B.Sc. Life Sciences. Sitting Capacity of Lab I: 30 Students, Lab II: 30 Students, Lab III: 30 Students, and Lab IV: 15 Students. All laboratories have adequate facilities to conduct practical -

• Biochemistry
• Genetics
• Medical Diagnostics
• Biotechnology
• Cell Biology
• Developmental Biology
• Ecology
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology

As you step into this room, you are not just entering a space filled with microscopes and specimens but a realm of discovery and wonder. Future researchers huddle over their experiments, delving into the mysteries of animal behavior, genetics, and much more. As you explore, envision yourself here, working alongside experienced faculty and fellow students, unraveling the mysteries of the animal kingdom. Join us on this transformative journey, where every discovery brings us closer to understanding the wonders of life. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to our legacy of scientific excellence, and let your passion for zoology flourish in this welcoming space.

Museum

Welcome to the Zoology Museum, where learning is not just a journey but a roaring, chirping, slithering extravaganza!

As you stand on the threshold of knowledge, prepared to embark on a journey that will unravel the mysteries of the natural world, let us assure you that our museum is not your typical assortment of dusty specimens but rather a place where the animal kingdom dons its finest attire, where birds of paradise flaunt their vibrant plumage, and where the stealth of predators is frozen in time, inviting your admiration and respect. Our museum is not merely a collection of specimens; it's a curated celebration of life in all its wild glory.

The department has a big Zoological Museum, which is a major boon that contains a wide range of rare, well-preserved animal specimens for invertebrates and vertebrate studies. The museum has a collection of more than thousands of  Zoological Specimens from the entire animal kingdom. It also has an extensive collection of microscopic slides for histological, diversity of animals, developmental biology, and entomological studies. The systematic catalog of all the specimens, mounted animals, and slides is maintained and updated on a regular basis.

Research Lab and Facility 

The members of the Department of Zoology are committed to fostering a culture of research and nurturing research aptitude among its students. The faculty members of the department have been involved in various short-term, minor, and major research projects. For this purpose, all the labs and facilities have been utilized, but the department has two labs specifically assigned for these activities. The department research labs are well-equipped with basic instruments required for research, such as Laminar air flow, autoclave, centrifuge machine, microcentrifuge machine, UV-VIS spectrophotometer, shaker incubators, PCR machine, microscopes, deep freezers, refrigerators, weighing balances, and pH meters. These labs and resources provide an environment conducive to training students (UG & PG, projects, PhD) in their field of research and facilitate the faculty members to run internally (college) supported projects as well as extramural research projects.

The department research labs are well-equipped with basic instruments required for research as follow:

1. Olympus Magnus Student Monocular Microscope

Model: HAS

Uses: A monocular microscope is used for viewing and examining very small objects, such as microscopic animals, plants, and other cells, through an eyepiece and lens for the purpose of magnification. 

2. Olympus Magnus Student Monocular Microscope

Model: MLX Plus

Uses: A monocular microscope is used for viewing and examining very small objects, such as microscopic animals, plants, and other cells, through an eyepiece and lens for the purpose of magnification.  High-grade optics provides optimum brightness & contrast for long hours of comfortable viewing. It minimizes use of the fine focusing and stage-control knobs during objective change-over. It has an efficient light collector-lens system for optimum brightness.

3. Water Bath Incubator Shaker

Model: CSIW

Uses: It is used in experiments where samples are required to be mixed at a controlled temperature. It is used for culturing of the cells, hybridization, and molecular biology assays.

4.  Laboratory Water Bath

Model: NSW India, Scientific Agencies

Uses: A water bath is used to incubate samples at a desired temperature for stipulated time periods by setting a desired temperature.

5.  Spectrophotometer

Model: ELICO SL177

Uses:  The spectrophotometer measures light intensity as a function of wavelength and is commonly used to measure the concentration of a compound in an aqueous solution.SL-177 is a microprocessor-based scanning visible spectrophotometer covering near UV, visible, and near IR spectral regions. It is a compact, modular & ergonomically designed spectrophotometer with stable single beam optics, fully automatic, user-friendly, and menu-driven with automatic wavelength calibration. 

6. UV Transilluminator

Model: Weal TEC UV transilluminator

Uses: UV-transilluminators are used in molecular biology labs to view DNA (or RNA) that has been separated by electrophoresis through an agarose gel. works by emitting high levels of UV radiation through the viewing surface. 

7. Tissue Flotation Bath

Model: YSI 133

Uses:   It lets tissues relax and smoothen before being mounted on a slide. This ensures the removal of wrinkles and folds before sections are placed on the slide. It is used for precise control of different samples at constant temperatures and is ideal for tissue culture, enzyme reactions, fermentations, tissue section processing, etc.

8.  Stereo Zoom Dissecting Microscope

Model: Magnus MSZ-Bi Olympus

Uses: The Olympus stereo microscope is ideal for both routine and advanced research applications, from routine standard models with a wide zoom ratio and natural view to advanced models with an ultra-wide zoom ratio and high resolution. It is also suited for different observation methods and offers three-dimensional imaging with a wide zoom ratio and high numerical aperture (NA).

9. Light Microscope

Model: HAS

Uses: A simple Microscope is frequently used in the laboratory to examine minute algae, fungi, and biological materials for structural as well as morphological studies.

10. Rotary Shaker

Model: Sciencetech Cat. No. SE:140 SN. B090541

Uses: Rotary Flask shakers are based on motor based mixing and are ideal for mixing and development of cultures, chemicals, solvents, and assays etc. in Microbiological, Cell Culture & Life Science laboratories.

11. Centrifuge

Model: REMI, R8C

Uses:  Laboratory Centrifuge model R-8C is suitable for routine sample analysis in Medical, Hospital, Pathology, and Institutional laboratories. Biological samples are spun at high speed, enabling the pelleting of nucleic acids or proteins from solution, which can be used for further analysis.