Zoology is the scientific study of all aspects of animal life that include Evolution, Paleontology, Ecology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Physiology, Parasitology, Microbiology, Economic Zoology, Zoogeography, Entomology, Fisheries, Wildlife and Freshwater Biology. The study of Zoology can play a significant role in alleviation of poverty, food security, development of human resources, sustainable development, and conservation of environment. This discipline emphasis on the protection, conservation, and proper management of animal fauna, therefore a career in it makes the graduates eco-friendly. Human society in the 21st century faces some major problems like population growth, increasing resource use, global climate change, premature extinction of plants and animals, pollution, and poverty, to mention just a few. Zoology is an integral part of natural sciences, and is helpful in identifying, understanding, and solving real world problems exemplified above. To face the current challenges, we must prepare our students for understanding sustainability and stewardship as well as precautionary principles.

The department of Zoology Possess regular faculty members with PhD Qualifications. The department is now a full pledged department and runs several programs i.e., BS Morning, BS Evening, M. Sc, ADS/BS 5^th Semester, M. Phil, and PhD Program.

The vision of the Department of Zoology is to be nationally and internationally recognized as the top ranking academic department for excellence in Zoology teaching and research

The mission of the Department of Zoology is to produce highly dynamic graduates and postgraduates with a capacity for making a prominent contribution towards sustainable development and to instill into the students of Zoology the scientific education, care for the environment and concern for moral values through theoretical teaching and research activities.