byGaganDeep
Updated on - 24 May, 2024
M.Sc Geology is a postgraduate master’s degree program that provides specialized knowledge in the branch of study that deals with the nature of the earth, the materials of which it is made, its origin, its form, and the processes that acted upon it to produce it. The M.Sc Geology course takes 2 years of study duration, divided into four semesters. The curriculum encompasses a strong focus on key areas that include Mineralogy, Petrology, Structural Geology, Geological Field Mapping, Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Economic Geology, Applied Geology and research methodology and dissertation.
The entrance tests recognized for admission to M.Sc Geology are CUCET, university specific tests such as BHU PET, JNUEE, DUET, AMU entrance exam, Calcutta University Admission Test etc., and GATE scores for getting admission in IITs and some other Universities which are funded by central government. These tests are mandatory to achieve good grades and get into some of the best colleges to undertake the program.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Science (Geology) |
| Duration | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | B.Sc. Geology (or equivalent) with minimum marks (varies by institution) |
| Top Colleges (India) | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi), University of Calcutta, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) |
| Entrance Exams (Common) | UGC CSIR NET ( geosciences), IIT JAM (Geology), University-specific entrance exams |
1. A degree in Geology or any related field like earth sciences, Geo-physics, Geo-chemistry and the like with an average of fifty-five percent or its equivalent pass.
2. Even the final year of bachelor’s students can apply the same provisionally depending on the minimum marks requirement.
3. While there are colleges that administer their own entrance exams in their quest to admit students, there are those that use merit as a channel.
4. There is no often upper age limit though some Institutes have the upper age limit up to 28-30 years.
5. To enroll in any college, the candidates must pass any national/state level examinations like CUCET/NET/GATE, if necessary.
6. The possibility to reserve a certain percentage of the admission for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates as per the rules of the respective government.
1. CUCET: Central Universities Common Entrance Test to provide admission into central university.
2. JAM – is the acronym for Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. that in IISc, IITs and NITs many students enroll in engineering and technical programs. Tests geology subject knowledge.
3. BHU-PET – Banaras Hindu University Entrance Test is extremely popular, selection is a lottery, checks geology, aptitude.
4. JNUEE – Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam: This test checks the reasoning ability of the candidate in addition to his/her knowledge in the subject of geology.
5. DUET - Delhi University Entrance Test in which the university conducts its geology examination or geology test for its geology programs.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Igneous Petrology | Classification of igneous rocks, Magma genesis and differentiation, Crystallization of magma, Igneous provinces and tectonic settings |
| Sedimentary Petrology | Sedimentary processes, Classification of sedimentary rocks, Sedimentary facies and environments, Diagenesis |
| Metamorphic Petrology | Metamorphic processes, Types of metamorphism, Phase diagrams and mineral assemblages, Metamorphic facies and their significance |
| Structural Geology | Stress and strain, Folds and faults, Foliation and lineation, Geotectonics |
| Paleontology | Principles of paleontology, Fossil classification (major invertebrate and vertebrate groups), Biostratigraphy and paleoecology |
| Stratigraphy & Sedimentary Basins | Principles of stratigraphy, Sedimentary facies and basin analysis, Sequence stratigraphy, Economic significance of sedimentary basins |
| Remote Sensing & GIS Applications in Geology | Fundamentals of remote sensing, Image interpretation for geological studies, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in geology |
| Economic Geology | Mineral deposits and their genesis, Exploration and evaluation of mineral resources, Environmental aspects of mining |
1. Eligibility criteria – The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in geology/earth sciences securing at least 50-60% marks/university rank from a recognized university.
2. Please, make a list of colleges and universities where M.Sc Geology is available with such options as specialization, fees, location etc. The most popular colleges include IITs, Central Universities.
3. Students must sit for exams like PET, GATE, IIT JAM, etc Some colleges provide direct admission based on the ranking.
4. Having listed down the colleges, make your application before the stipulated time of application submission and make sure to attach your academic transcript certificates, ID proofs.
5. If you are among the successful students, you should meet all the necessary requirements by paying fee, submitting your original documents for authentication among other requirements within the specified time.
6. To engage in the program, one needs to enroll as per the university calendar and attend orientation followed by class sessions.
| College Name | Location | Fees (Approx. Yearly) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur | Kharagpur, West Bengal | ₹30,000 - ₹50,000 |
| Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹40,000 - ₹60,000 |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | ₹10,000 - ₹20,000 |
| University of Calcutta | Kolkata, West Bengal | ₹8,000 - ₹15,000 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) | New Delhi | ₹15,000 - ₹25,000 |
| Andhra University | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | ₹12,000 - ₹18,000 |
| University of Mysore | Mysore, Karnataka | ₹10,000 - ₹15,000 |
| Osmania University | Hyderabad, Telangana | ₹8,000 - ₹12,000 |
| Lucknow University | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | ₹10,000 - ₹15,000 |
| College Name | Location | Fees (Approx. Yearly) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) - MSc. (Tech) in Exploration Geophysics | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹2,00,000 - ₹3,00,000 |
| Indian School of Mines ( Dhanbad) | Dhanbad, Jharkhand | ₹1,00,000 - ₹1,50,000 |
| Birla Institute of Technology and Science ( BITS Pilani) | Pilani, Rajasthan | ₹1,50,000 - ₹2,00,000 |
| Amity School of Earth and Environmental Sciences | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | ₹1,20,000 - ₹1,80,000 |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) - MSc. Geoinformatics | Manipal, Karnataka | ₹1,00,000 - ₹1,50,000 |
| Christ (Deemed to be University) - M.Sc. in Environmental Geology | Bangalore, Karnataka | ₹1,30,000 - ₹1,80,000 |
| Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) - M.Tech in Geoinformatics | Vellore, Tamil Nadu | ₹1,80,000 - ₹2,50,000 |
| Symbiosis International (SIU) - M.Sc. in Applied Geology | Pune, Maharashtra | ₹1,00,000 - ₹1,50,000 |
| Specialization | Job Roles | Average Salary (Approx. Yearly) |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Geology | - Exploration Geologist - Mining Geologist - Resource Geologist | ₹5 Lakhs - ₹12 Lakhs |
| Engineering Geology | - Engineering Geologist - Geotechnical Engineer - Geohazards Consultant | ₹4 Lakhs - ₹10 Lakhs |
| Hydrogeology | - Hydrogeologist - Water Resource Specialist - Environmental Consultant (Water) | ₹4.5 Lakhs - ₹8 Lakhs |
| Geophysics | - Geophysicist - Exploration Geophysicist - Seismic Data Analyst | ₹6 Lakhs - ₹15 Lakhs |
| Environmental Geology | - Environmental Geologist - Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist - Remediation Geologist | ₹4 Lakhs - ₹8 Lakhs |
| Petroleum Geology | - Petroleum Geologist - Reservoir Geologist - Exploration Geologist (Oil & Gas) | ₹6 Lakhs - ₹12 Lakhs |