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Entomologist

Entomologists study insects — the pests that damage crops, the mosquitoes that spread disease, and the pollinators that feed the world.

Class 11–12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Biology
Entrance / admissionTNAU admission / CUET UG (ICAR)
DegreeB.Sc (Hons) Agriculture / B.Sc Zoology + M.Sc Entomology
Duration6 years (4 + 2) via agriculture

Your route, step by step

  1. 1Class 11–12: take PCBAnimal kingdom (arthropods) and ecology chapters matter; observing insects in your garden is good practice.
  2. 2B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture or B.Sc ZoologyTNAU admits on Class 12 marks; ICAR all-India seats use CUET UG.
  3. 3M.Sc (Agri) Entomology or M.Sc ZoologySpecialise in insects.
  4. 4Research or industryPhD, ICAR scientist posts, agriculture department or crop-protection companies.

What an entomologist does

  • Identify and study insects
  • Research pest control that is safe for people and nature
  • Study disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes
  • Protect bees and other pollinators

Entrance exams & admission

Where you may work

Agricultural universities and ICAR institutes, public health departments, pesticide and seed companies, museums and research labs.

Well-known colleges in and near Tamil Nadu

  • Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

Official links

Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.

Outlook

Safe pest control and pollinator protection matter more every year for farming and public health.

Specialise later

  • Agricultural entomology
  • Medical entomology
  • Apiculture (bees)
  • Biological control
  • Insect taxonomy