Course Overview:
B.Sc. Geography is a 3-year undergraduate program focused on the study of Earth's landscapes, environments, and human interactions. The curriculum covers physical geography, cartography, GIS, and environmental studies. Graduates can pursue careers in urban planning, environmental management, or further studies in geography and related fields.
Duration:
The course duration is 3 years, divided into 6 semesters.
Syllabus:
B.Sc. in Geography focuses on the study of Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments. The course combines physical geography, human geography, and technical skills like Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Semester 1:
Fundamentals of Physical Geography
Geomorphology
Cartographic Techniques
Environmental Geography
Geography Practical I
Semester 2:
Human Geography
Climatology
Statistical Methods in Geography
Regional Geography of India
Geography Practical II
Semester 3:
Economic Geography
Oceanography
Population Geography
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) I
Geography Practical III
Semester 4:
Urban Geography
Agricultural Geography
Remote Sensing and Aerial Photography
Political Geography
Geography Practical IV
Semester 5:
Biogeography
Geography of Natural Resources
Environmental Impact Assessment
Regional Development and Planning
Project Work I
Semester 6:
Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing
Disaster Management
Geographical Thought and Analysis
Rural Development and Planning
Project Work II and Viva Voce
Average Fees:
The average fee structure for B.Sc in Geography ranges between ₹20,000 to ₹1,20,000 per year depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
Admission to B.Sc in Geography is typically merit-based, but some institutions may conduct entrance exams. Some entrance exams include:
DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)
BHU UET (Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test)
IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)
CUET (Common University Entrance Test)
JNU Entrance Exam
Top Ten Ranking Institutions in India (Combined):
University of Delhi, New Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Jadavpur University, Kolkata
University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Madras University, Chennai
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Panjab University, Chandigarh
University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Kannur University, Kannur
Calicut University, Calicut
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Sacred Heart College, Ernakulam
Farook College, Kozhikode
Government College, Chittur, Palakkad
Government Victoria College, Palakkad
St. Thomas College, Thrissur