B.Sc Geology
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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 |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, many colleges also offer an option of Distance Education to pursue BSc Geology.
- This option is suitable for working professionals or for those who are studying some other course and also want to study BSc Geology as a side option.
- The eligibility criteria for this course is also similar- candidates should have minimum 55% marks in class 12th examinations with PCM or PCM as subjects along with English from a recognised board.
- There may be additional relaxation in marks for candidates belonging to reserved categories.
- The admission to these colleges is usually merit based, i.e., on the basis of marks scored in class 12th examinations.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Here are some of the top BSc Geology college options for the best placement opportunities:
| BSc Geology Colleges | Average Package Offered |
|---|---|
| Government Arts and Science College, Kovilpatti | INR 26.2 LPA |
| IIT Kharagpur | INR 15 LPA |
| Lucknow University | INR 14.4 LPA |
| Jadavpur University | INR 10 LPA |
| Hansraj College | INR 7 LPA |
Note: The information is sourced from official/counseling bodies and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Points to remember while preparing for BSc Geology entrance exams.
- The questions in all the sections are based on the topics studied in school till class 12th in each subject.
- To excel in this entrance exam, candidates must prepare all these topics.
- Identify your weak areas and give more time to them.
- Practice previous year’s question papers and sample paper and analyse.
- Revision is the most important step in preparing for any entrance exam. So, revise all the concepts thoroughly.
New answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 10
Given below are the steps that can be followed to apply for BSc Geology course:
Step-1: Visit the official website of the college.
Step-2: Read all the instructions given on the website and then register yourself by creating an account.
Step-3: Sign-in into your account and fill necessary details- personal details, academic details etc.
Step-4: Upload the necessary documents as required.
Step-5: Recheck all the information that you have filled before going further.
Step-6: Complete your registration by paying the application fees.
Step-7: Download or print the application form for any future reference.
Step-8: Apply for the entrance exam,
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The average BSc Geology course fee ranges between INR 540 to INR 8 Lakh. However, integrated BSc + MSc courses can cost up to INR 10 Lakh.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There is no specific subject that is difficult in the course curriculum of BSc Geology. However, you may find it hard to memorize and identify the names of hundreds of minerals, rocks, stratigraphic sequences, and fossil species.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
CUET is not the only entrance exam conducted by universities and colleges for BSc Geology admission.
It is just that it's the only national-level entrance exam taken. Other exams like - AMU Entrance Exam, IISER Entrance Exam, IPU-CET are also conducted at the university level.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can get admission to a BSc Geology course without appearing in any entrance exam. There are many colleges offering admission on Class 12 score. Here are a few examples:
| Top BSc Geology Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Andhra University | - |
| BBAU Lucknow | INR 1.51 Lakh |
| Graphic Era University | INR 2.82 Lakh |
| Gujarat University | INR 1.25 Lakh |
| Banasthali Vidyapith | INR 2.82 Lakh |
Note: The information is sourced from official/counseling bodies and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The minimum eligibility criteria for BSc Geology is to pass Class 12 with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) subjects with a minimum of 50% aggregate score from a recognised board. However, the requirements may vary depending on individual college's criteria.
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