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Duration

4 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the scope of BSc geology in India?
A: 

Hi, Geology prepares you to be part of varied areas, right from resource management and environmental protection to mineral and oil exploration. They can specialise in innumerable fields. A geologist can work in engineering and consulting firms, government agencies, mining companies, petroleum companies, and museums.

The UPSC conducts exams for placement in GSI, Central Ground Water Board, etc. They also have an option to take up IAS/Forestry Service. PSUs like ONGC and Hindustan Zinc Ltd conduct an All India Entrance exam for hiring Geologists.

All the best!

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Q:   What is the highest paying job in Geology?
A: 

Being a BSc in Geology graduate can open doors for a variety of career opportunities in research, mining, mineral, etc., industries. Getting a high pay depends on your experience, designation, skillset, geographical location, and more. Though you can find some popular BSc Geology job profiles in the table below that can get you a good salary package.

Job Profiles

Job Description

Average Salary Offered

Geologist

They are the Scientists who study the Earth's history, resources, and geological phenomena.

INR 6.4 LPA

Hydrogeologist

They initiate groundwater monitoring systems, write reports, and present results, ensure appropriate regulations are implemented, etc.

INR 3.6 LPA

Seismologist

They study the internal structure of the Earth and try to determine factors that contribute to or foretell earthquakes, like tectonic plate boundaries, fault zones, and crustal stress accumulation.

INR 13.3 LPA

Petrologist

They are responsible for investigating elements of rock masses that exist under the earth's crust.

INR 4.2 LPA

Note: The salary information is sourced from Ambitionbox.com.

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    Students also asked

    Q:   What are the popular job profiles for B.Sc Geology graduates?
    A: 

    Here are some top job profiles for BSc Geology graduates:

    Job Role

    Job Description

    Average Salary

    Paleontologist

    A paleontologists main work is to study about fossils of extinct flora and fauna species. And then apart from this, theirjob is related to teaching in labs, in institutions, and also to conduct fieldwork and  research.

    INR 5.5 LPA

    Hydrogeologist

    Hydrogeologists are the scientists who work around the  area of underground water. Their main responsibility is to monitor and analyze the flow of underground water, its distribution, quality and quantity. 

    INR 5.91 LPA 

    Petroleum Geologists

    Petroleum Geologists are scientists who are assigned to work in the field of petroleum geology. They work on all aspects of extraction, petroleum, gas, estimation and processing of oil, and other combustible resources buried in the earth.

    INR 8 LPA

    Geologist

    Geologists basically are scientists who study the different components that about the make up structure of the earth and other terrestrial planets. Their main job is to  travel on sites, develop research proposals, gather samples, analyse data, and conduct research.

    INR 5 LPA

    Mine Supervisors

    Mine Supervisors are the people who are held responsible for conducting and managing mining activities. Their main responsibility is  to ensure the safety of mine workers, assigning shifts, training and development of workers, to supervise that targets are achieved and are of high quality and maintaining data etc.

    INR 2.36 LPA

    Note: The information is sourced from external sites and may vary.

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    Q:   Which three subjects are there in BSc geology?
    A: 

    Not three, but Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Earth Science are the four main subjects covered under the BSc Geology course curriculum. The combination of these subjects offers an in-depth understanding of Earth's process, structure, and Science. 

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