Hello Neelima,

B.Sc geology is a three year full time undergraduate level degree programme offered by many universities across India as well as Abroad. The eligibility for the same is minimum 50 percent aggregate in class 12th with physics chemistry and maths. Mode of admission is through entrance exam as well as merit based depending on the college.

Popular entrance exams for B.Sc Geology:

IISER, CG PAT, IAT, GSAT, BHU UET, NEST.

Dear student

The geologists who have studied B.Sc have many opportunities in government institutions:

Top Recruiters:

Geological Survey of India (GSI)

Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)

Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC)

Hindustan Zinc Ltd

Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation (MMTC)

Coal India

Mineral Exploration Ltd.

Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)

Salary & Pay Scale

Salary:

In India, the starting salary of the Geologist is between Rs. 2.5 Lakh to Rs. 3.5 Lacs per annum in both private and public sector.

The salary will be on their skill, designation & experience in the particular area. In Government sector, Geologist can earn a lavish s salary package of approx. Rs. 9.5 lakh per year. In foreign countries, the median salary for Geologist is $91,920

IISER Berhampur is well rated and it has well reputation. So you can surely go for it. To know about it course structure just visit the official website and you will get a plenty of info there.

You can study geophysics as your elective subject or specialization but geology may not be possible. Although geology and geophysics are quite of a same but have some difference which are almost negligible in the job sector.

I hope my answer helps. All the very best for your future endeavors!

Hello ,

Both the courses are very good. Where BSc in psychology focuses on more practical aspects of the mind and trains individuals to learn and analyze, We have geology that has topics which deal with environmental protection, resource management, mineral, and oil exploration etc.

But if I have to be brutally honest, yes there is need and scope for both subjects but if you're more money minded, you get more job opportunities with psychology rather than geology. It also depends on the college you choose and its placement opportunities.

Hope this helped. Good luck !!

Hello

For every course there is entrance exam compulsory but there are some colleges which gives admission to MSC geology without entrance exam they are:

1. Allahabad University

2. Andhra University

3. Bangalore University

4. Anna University Chennai

5. Bharathidasan University

6. Dibrugarh University

7. Indian institute of Engineering science and technology.

These are some colleges

Hope this helps

Thank you

Hello Navya!

As you are a resident of Kerala, I am listing some private colleges for BSc Geology in Kerala as well as other states.

In Kerala:-

• Bishop Kurialacherry College For Women ( BKCW) , Kottayam
• Gems Arts And Science College ( GEMS COLLEGE) , Malapuram
• Mar Sleeva College Of Arts And Science ( MSCA) , Idukki
• MES Ponnani College ( MESPC) , Ponani
• Christ College, Irinjalakuda
• AWH Special College, Calicut
• Sree Narayana College, Sivagiri
• Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies of Art and Science, Thrissur
• Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy

In Karnataka:-

• Manipal Institute Of Technology ( MIT) , Manipal
• P.E.S. College Of Engineering ( PESCE) , Mandya
• KGF First Grade College ( KGFGD) , Kolar
• Padmashree Group Of Institutions , Bangalore
• East Point Group Of Institutions , Bangalore

Some other private  for BSc geology all over India:-

• Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, Vadodara
• Sinhgad College of Science, Ambegaon
• National College, Tiruchirappalli
• Jawahar Science College, Neyveli
• BFIT Group of Institutions, Dehradun

You can find many other colleges in the article below:-

https://university.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-bsc-in-geology-degree-colleges-in-india

All the best!

Dear students,

There is no particular common entrance test to take admission in B.sc courses. Most of the Universities in India take Admission on the basis of the merit list. Your score in 10+2 in Science Stream with main subjects as PCM/B is the basis on which Universities take the admissions. Minimum Marks Required are 55%.

Hope it helps!

Good Luck

Dear Aspirant

The total intake of students at Presidency college for Bsc in geology is 31. The total fees is INR 7.35K. For the academic session, the Board  conducts the Common Entrance Examination (PUBDET) for admission to Undergraduate Courses in the Presidency University.

The eligibility criteria is as follows:

Candidates must have passed (not before 2019) OR appeared (in 2020) in the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2 system) conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, West Bengal, or any equivalent examination.

b) Candidate must pass any of the aforementioned examinations, with at least five recognized subjects (full marks not less than 100), including English language and excluding Environmental Science. The aggregate is to be calculated considering score in best four recognized subjects.

c) Candidates with International ‘A’ level or International Baccalaureate qualifications must have at least three subjects at the IGCSE level and three subjects at the ‘A’ level, with English in either of the two levels.

d) The candidate must secure a minimum aggregate score in percentage

• General- 70
• SC/ST- 52.50
• OBC-A/B- 63.00
• PwD- 66.50

For more information use the link:

B.Sc Geology Hons at Presidency University, Kolkata- Careers360.com

All the best

Hi aspirant,

Geologists can work for private industries, federal government, museums, colleges and universities. To make a career as a Geologist, here are some of the most sought-after jobs profiles in the field of Geology which you can target:

• Engineering geologist
• Geochemist
• Geophysicist
• Geoscientist
• Geotechnical engineer
• Hydrogeologist
• Mudlogger
• Wellsite geologist
• Field Seismologist
• Geological Technicians

Good Luck!