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Geology
B.Sc major
A science degree in the Earth: minerals and rocks, fossils, structural geology, stratigraphy, economic geology and groundwater, with regular field trips and mapping. It is usually studied with Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics. Most geologist jobs expect a master's, so many graduates go on to an M.Sc in Geology or Applied Geology.
After Geology, you can
How you get in
Class 12 in the science stream, usually with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology. Central universities admit through CUET-UG; many state universities and colleges admit on Class 12 merit or a state test.
At a glance
- Field training is a required and large part of the course.
- An M.Sc is the usual entry level for geologist titles in companies and government.
- The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination and GATE (Geology & Geophysics) are the main exam routes after an M.Sc.
- Mining, exploration, groundwater and oil and gas are the main employing sectors.
In numbers
Postgraduate students in Geology2
in students
Postgraduate (not B.Sc.) enrolment, shown as a guide to how many continue in the subject. AISHE counts only responding institutions, and coverage varies by year.