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Surbhi Sahu

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Geology is the primary Earth Science and looks at how the earth formed, its structure and composition, and the types of processes acting on it. Geology is the study of the Earth. Generally, geologists study how the Earth works, both today and in the past. We like to think of geology as the 'liberal arts' of the sciences. That's because geology takes ideas from math, physics, chemistry, and biology and applies them to the Earth.

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Akansha Bisht

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BSc Geology course is pursued by a lot of students these days. Given below are some reasons why you can think of pursuing this course:

  • Various Job Opportunities: After completion of BSc Geology course, a plethora of job opportunities are available for candidates. Job Opportunities are available in various government and private sectors. Candidates can work as geologists, hydrogeologists, palaeontologists, marine geologists etc.
  • Decent Salary: The entry-level salary of BSc Geology graduates is around INR 4 to 5 LPA. With higher experience, the candidates can end up earning more than INR 18 LPA in any field.
  • Various Career Options: Candidat
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Akansha Bisht

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The average salaries of some of the top job profiles in the Geology industry are mentioned in the table given below -

Job ProfilesAverage Salary
Petroleum GeologistINR 8 - 9 LPA
HydrogeologistINR 5 - 6 LPA
GeologistINR 5 - 6 LPA
PalaeontologistINR 5 - 6 LPA
Marine GeologistINR 7 - 8 LPA

Source - multiple external/official sites on the web, hence the data may vary.

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Akansha Bisht

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Here are some top Geology college options in India offering great placement opportunities to students:

Geology CollegesAverage Package Offered
Government Arts and Science College, KovilpattiINR 26.6 LPA
Kolhan UniversityINR 19.8 LPA
Delhi UniversityINR 15.5 LPA
IIT BombayINR 15 LPA
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur UniversityINR 14.86 LPA

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body and may vary.

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Akansha Bisht

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The age criteria for geology courses varies depending on the course and institution, and may include: 
 
  • BSc Geology
    There is no upper age limit for distance education programs. For admission to a BSc Geology program, you typically need to have passed 12th grade in the Science stream with a minimum aggregate score of 50%. 
     
  • MSc Geology
    Most universities in India do not have an upper age limit for admission to postgraduate programs, including MSc Geology. However, some universities may consider relevant work experience or research projects during the selection process. 
     
  • UPSC Geologist and Combined-Geo
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Akansha Bisht

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To improve data analysis and predictive modelling, emerging developments in geology are concentrated on integrating cutting edge technologies such as Al, GIS, and remote sensing. Environmental geology is another area of the discipline that is expanding and addressing problems like pollution, reducing the risk of natural hazards, and protecting ecosystems.

  • Advanced Remote Sensing and GIS
  • Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
  • Sustainable Resource Management
  • Climate Change Research
  • Al Monitoring
  • Planetary Geology

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Akansha Bisht

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To become a Geologist, one must possess excellent communication, critical thinking, outdoor, problem-solving, and physical stamina. Apart from that, in order to become a geologist, one must meet the following basic academic requirements:

  • To work as a Geologist, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in geology, Earth Sciences, or a related scientific field.
  • A candidate can pursue a master’s degree in the field after graduation. If a student wishes to be considered for admission to a government college, he or she must take national-level examinations such as the GATE. To choose candidates, several colleges hold their own admiss
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