I scored 77% in Class 12. I want to do a BSc. In Geology can I get admission?

Yes you can get admission to a BSc in Geology course. If you had PCM as your main subject in Class 12 you are eligible for this course. However, you'll need to look for the eligibility requirements for the specific college you desire. Many colleges have their criteria set for admissions.

What are the skills required to pursue Geology courses?

Major skills apart from having a professional demeanor and never losing enthusiasm for work are mentioned below - Observation: To make an accurate identification of any natural resources that may be present. The geologists should have a good eye on the sample collection and mapping areas. Analysis: Strong analytical abilities. make you competent in properly and precisely analyzing the sample that was taken. Teamwork: Leads to good team management and teamwork skills. You should be confident enough to voice your opinions during team discussions.

What is GRE exam for?

GRE stands for Graduate Record Examination. It is an entrance examination for students wanting to continue their masters is buisness management or any other graduate buisness programs. scores of this examination is accepted widely. Candidates from all educational backgrounds are eligible to give this examination. Universities like Harvard University,University of Pennsylvania,Massachusetts Institute of Technology,University of California, Berkeley.Yale University,New York University ,Northwestern University along with many other reputed Indian and international universities accept GRE examination scores for admission. time duration for this examination is three hours and forty five minutes. Followed by a break of ten minutes after third section. To know more about GRE examination, refer to official website.

Geology colleges in Orissa

India is home to many Geology colleges. There are 52 Geology colleges. These 52 colleges can be classified into 24 public / government owned, 9 public private owned and 2 private owned.

Location wise

Orissa is home to many Geology colleges. Out of which, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Kerala having maximum no. of Geology colleges. Refer to the table below Orissa offering Geology colleges in India.

Location Details	Colleges
Orissa	52 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	35 Colleges
Kerala	29 Colleges
West Bengal	26 Colleges
Maharashtra	24 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	20 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	19 Colleges
Uttarakhand	18 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	17 Colleges
Jharkhand	17 Colleges
Orissa - Other	16 Colleges
Bihar	13 Colleges
Karnataka	13 Colleges
Jammu and Kashmir	13 Colleges
Rajasthan	13 Colleges
Assam	11 Colleges
Kolkata	9 Colleges
Telangana	9 Colleges
Jharkhand - Other	8 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	8 Colleges

Specializations

The topmost Zoology is the most popular specialisations followed by Physics in Orissa. Refer to the table below showing specialisations offered by number of colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
Zoology	509 Colleges
Physics	506 Colleges
Botany	499 Colleges
Chemistry	498 Colleges
Mathematics	431 Colleges
Computer Science	119 Colleges
Geology	52 Colleges
Biotechnology	30 Colleges
Home Science	28 Colleges
Statistics	22 Colleges
Microbiology	16 Colleges
Agriculture	14 Colleges
Environmental Sciences	10 Colleges
Biochemistry	8 Colleges
Biology	8 Colleges
Electronics	8 Colleges
Bioinformatics	6 Colleges
Food & Nutrition	5 Colleges
Horticulture	5 Colleges
Anthropology	5 Colleges

Entrance Exams

CBSE 12th is the most popular exam accepted by Geology colleges in Orissa. Below is the table showing exams accepted by no. of Geology colleges in Orissa.

Exam Details	Colleges
CBSE 12th	12 Colleges
ISC	12 Colleges
Odisha CHSE	12 Colleges
Orissa SAMS	12 Colleges
IIT JAM	2 Colleges