byGaganDeep
Updated on - 5 Jun, 2024
Master of Science or M.Sc. In Geography is an academic degree program offered at postgraduate level in the specialty of Geography. It is often a 2-year full time program that builds upon advanced knowledge of the subject matter as well as research skills in different sub-disciplines of Geography including Geomorphology, Climatology, Hydrology, Natural Resources Management, and Geo-informatics among others. It builds on the previous year’s theme of physical and human environments by enhancing students’ knowledge about these concepts.
The entrance exams accepted for admission into the M.Sc. program include those in mathematics and statistics, computer science, physics, chemistry, botany, zoology and microbiology. Some of the popular geography examination include UGC NET, CSIR NET and INSPIRE exam conducted by DST, state or university level test such as TANCET, KSET, OUAT exam etc Some institutes and universities conduct direct admission based on the performance of student in the relevant bachelor degree. The candidates who have attained qualified score in the GATE examination in Geography may also be considered in some of the colleges.
| Column | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Science (Geography) |
| Duration | 2 Years (Full-Time) |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's Degree in Geography (or related field) with minimum marks requirement (varies by university) |
| Top Colleges (India) | Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, University of Calcutta, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Delhi, Annamalai University |
| Entrance Exams | Common Entrance Test (CET) (varies by university), University-specific entrance exams |
1. The candidate should have completed bachelors in Geography or any other related field with not less than 50% of marks from any University recognized by the Govt.
2. Mathematics is one of the subjects that some universities used for admission in the various Bachelors.
3. Some universities may need students to sit for the TANCEE, CUET and other similar entrance examinations.
4. The desired college may accept the applicant based on his/her work experience in the relevant field.
5. Proficiency in English is mandatory as English is the medium to be followed in the current academic years.
6. Recommendation letters could strengthen your admission application in some institutes thus they should be compelling.
1. NET- National Eligibility Test an examination administered by the UGC and CSIR for identification of candidates for lectureship/ Junior Research Fellowship.
2. JAM- Joint Admission Test is test conducted by IISc Bangalore for admissions to the M.Sc programs offered in both IISc and IITs.
3. Some of these OUAT, HNGU and other state level universities exam for M.Sc admissions within a specific state.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Physical Geography | Geomorphology (landforms, processes), Climatology (weather, climate systems), Oceanography (oceans, marine resources), Hydrology (water cycle, drainage systems), Biogeography (plant and animal distribution) |
| Human Geography | Population Geography (distribution, growth), Settlement Geography (urban & rural patterns), Economic Geography (agriculture, industry, services), Social Geography (culture, religion, ethnicity), Political Geography (boundaries, geopolitics) |
| Geographic Techniques | Remote Sensing & GIS (data analysis, spatial mapping), Quantitative Techniques in Geography (statistics, modeling), Cartography (map making, projections) |
| Regional Geography | Geography of India, Geography of specific continents/regions (e.g., Europe, Southeast Asia), Environmental Geography (sustainability, climate change) |
| Elective Courses (may vary) | Coastal Zone Management, Disaster Management, Urban Planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications, Water Resource Management |
1. A Bachelor’s Degree and the minimum marks obtained thereof shall also be verified.
2. Then with the necessary documents, either use the online registration before the deadline or use the offline registration.
3. If for instance, the course of your choice requires the candidate to appear for an entrance test, ensure you sit for it.
4. If selected for the counselling session, attend it.
5. Present and submit original documents such as certificates and pay the admission fee.
6. A candidate needs to fill in admission requirements and secure his/her place in the institution and join a class upon fulfilling all the admission procedures.
| Rank | College Name | Location | Fees (Approx. Yearly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore | Bangalore, Karnataka | - |
| 2 | University of Calcutta | Kolkata, West Bengal | ₹ 10,000 - ₹ 20,000 |
| 3 | Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | ₹ 5,000 - ₹ 10,000 |
| 4 | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) | Delhi | ₹ 15,000 - ₹ 25,000 |
| 5 | University of Mumbai | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹ 12,000 - ₹ 18,000 |
| 6 | University of Madras | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹ 8,000 - ₹ 15,000 |
| 7 | Delhi University (DU) | Delhi | ₹ 10,000 - ₹ 20,000 |
| 8 | Osmania University | Hyderabad, Telangana | ₹ 6,000 - ₹ 12,000 |
| 9 | Gauhati University | Guwahati, Assam | ₹ 4,000 - ₹ 8,000 |
| 10 | Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | ₹ 5,000 - ₹ 10,000 |
| Rank | College Name | Location | Estimated Fees (Approx. Yearly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christ University | Bangalore, Karnataka | ₹ 1 - 2 Lakhs |
| 2 | Symbiosis School of Geosciences (SSGS) | Pune, Maharashtra | ₹ 1.5 - 2.5 Lakhs |
| 3 | Amity School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (Amity SEES) | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | ₹ 1 - 1.5 Lakhs |
| 4 | The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU Baroda) | Vadodara, Gujarat | ₹ 50,000 - ₹ 1 Lakh |
| 5 | Annamalai University | Annamalainagar, Tamil Nadu | ₹ 50,000 - ₹ 1 Lakh |
| 6 | Presidency University | Bangalore, Karnataka | ₹ 1 - 1.5 Lakhs |
| 7 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹ 1 - 1.5 Lakhs |
| 8 | Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Manipal, Karnataka | ₹ 1.5 - 2 Lakhs |
| 9 | Shiv Nadar University | Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh | ₹ 1.5 - 2 Lakhs |
| 10 | Jain University | Bangalore, Karnataka | ₹ 1 - 1.5 Lakhs |
| Specialization | Job Title | Average Salary (Approx. Yearly) |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | GIS Analyst | ₹ 4 - 8 Lakhs |
| Remote Sensing | Remote Sensing Specialist | ₹ 5 - 9 Lakhs |
| Urban and Regional Planning | Urban Planner | ₹ 5 - 10 Lakhs |
| Environmental Geography | Environmental Consultant | ₹ 4 - 8 Lakhs |
| Climatology & Meteorology | Climate Scientist | ₹ 6 - 10 Lakhs |
| Cartography & Geographic Information Science | Cartographer | ₹ 4 - 7 Lakhs |
| Social & Economic Geography | Market Research Analyst | ₹ 4 - 8 Lakhs |
| Population Geography | Demographer | ₹ 5 - 9 Lakhs |