Geography

Students who want to study Geography courses at the UG level (BA Geography) need to complete their 12th grade from a recognised board. Most colleges allow students from all streams to study Geography as long as they graduate with a minimum of a 40-45% score. Students do not need to compulsorily study Geography in school if they wish to pursue it in their UG. However, students do have to clear entrance exams like CUET to pursue Geography. It is advised that students check the eligibility criteria of the colleges they wish to apply to.

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Geography Courses

The average Geography course fee is not fixed. It varies from institute to institute. A Government college generally provides Geography courses at a lower cost, as it is funded by the state/center. A private college generally offers Geography courses at higher course fees, but generally also has better infrastructure and well-maintained and modern lab equipment, etc. On average, the Geography course fees generally range between INR 1,000 and INR 40,000, and may vary.

Students can check the duration and other course details of Geography subject that is accepted in most universities of India below:

• The course duration of a Geography course depends on the level at which it is being pursued. 
• A BA Geography course is an undergraduate degree of three years while an MA Geography is a two-year course.
• The course duration of a Diploma in Geography course ranges between 6 months and 1 year, depending on the institute, while a certificate course in Geography is a short-term course, generally less than 6 months.

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Geography Courses

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) official website has the Class 12 Hindi medium geography question paper for the 2023. Question papers are usually made available to public by CBSE.

Additionally the 2023 Geography exam paper and answers are available as downloadable PDFs on educational websites shiksha. 

Please be aware that the Hindi-medium version may not always be available and may be listed beneath the English medium papers.

Yes, you can pursue a doctoral course in 2024 after graduating with a Geography (Hons) degree from BaraSat Government College in 2021. Most universities and colleges offer various postgraduate programs, including M.A. and MS degrees to students. or M.Sc. If you are pursuing a Geosciences degree in Geography or related fields, for eligibility of 55%- 50% in your undergraduate degree. Since you have a score of 66.16%, you meet the general eligibility criteria for many institutions.

CBSE will conduct the CBSE 12th Geography exam 2026 on Feb 26, 2026. You can check the detailed CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2026 by clicking on the link provided. The CBSE 12th exams 2026 will be held between Feb 17 and April 9, 2026.

Hello! The MA in Geography IGNOU admission process is quite similar to other universities. You simply have to fill up the admission form on the official website of IGNOU and submit the required documents. Do not forget to pay the admission application fees. 

IGNOU releases its list of selected candidates on the basis of merit. They generally do not require any entrance exams. Students who are selected can pay the fees to confirm their seat and begin their academic journey.