Is it good to take zoology optional for UPSC?

It is a reasonably popular optional subject among life sciences students who wish to pursue the IAS exam. Being a science subject, it is a specialised one, and therefore, only life sciences graduates or doctors (MBBS graduates) are recommended to take up zoology as their optional.

Which is easy zoology or botany for UPSC?

Zoology and Botany both are kind of technical subjects. So while choosing between these two ;you must have interest in studying these subjects (since you have to study optional subject for 4–5 hrs a day for atleast 6 months). And there is nothing hard and easy in UPSC all depends on your dedication and discipline.

Which optional subject is best for UPSC for science students?

Good Science Optional Subjects:

• Animal husbandry and Veterinary Science.
• Anthropology.
• Botany.
• Civil Engineering.
• Chemistry.
• Medical Science.
• Physics.
• Zoology.

Is Botany a good optional for IAS?

Only candidates with a background in botany or biotechnology are recommended to take up botany optional in the IAS mains. Nevertheless, there are quite a few IAS toppers with botany optional. In this article, you can read about IAS topper Dibya Jyoti Parida who cleared the IAS exam with Botany optional.

Can I choose biology for UPSC?

The minimum eligibility criteria to apply for UPSC exam is a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University. So, even Biology students can apply for UPSC exams. You can even opt Biology related subjects in mains.

Who got highest marks in botany optional?

Dibya Jyoti Parida had opted for this optional subject when he bagged an impressive rank of 26 in the 2015 UPSC exam….IAS Topper with Botany Optional.

Name	Year	Rank
Nikhil Thawal	2017	799
Dibya Jyoti Parida	2015	26
Stuti Charan	2012	3
Gopala Sundera Raj	2011	5