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1. Careers
In
Entomology
Introduction
Eligibility
Job Prospects
Remuneration
Institutes
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2. Introduction
Entomology is the study of insects, the most abundant
form of animal life on earth. Three quarters of a million
species of insect have already been described and
estimates for the number of species awaiting discovery
range from 1 million to 30 million. So for any budding
entomologists out there, you have an excellent chance
of discovering a new species.
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3. Eligibility
Entomology courses are available only at the advanced
levels. Only few institutes in India are offering B.Sc.
Entomology course. Candidates who have passed 10+2 in
science stream with physics, chemistry and biology
(botany / zoology) can opt for any 3 year bachelors degree
course in biological sciences (i.e B.Sc Biology/ Agricultural
Science/ Forestry/ Zoology/ Botony/ Life Sciences/
Microbiology etc.)
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4. Job Prospects
Wide spectrum of career prospects are available for those
who have completed their course in Entomology.
Entomologists can be considered as the revolutionary
scientific researchers involved in different fields related to
insects and agriculture. Their work profile involves with
the study, classification, life cycle, distribution, physiology,
behavior, habitats, ecology and population dynamics of
insects.
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5. A Entomology earns an average salary 3 lakhs per year.
However an experienced profile can earn 5-
7Lakhs/annum.
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6. Institutes
Agricultural College, Bapatla (Andhra Pradesh).
Entomology Research Institute, Chennai (Tamil Nadu).
Sri Sarada College of Education, Salem (Tamil Nadu).
College of Agriculture, Bhubaneshwar (Orissa).
College of Horticulture, Thrissur (Kerala) Punjab.
Agricultural University : College of Agriculture, Ludhiana
(Punjab).
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