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PhD in Geological Sciences

PhD In Geological Sciences is a Doctorate level course and the minimum duration of this is 3 years. PhD In geological sciences students prepare for academic and professional careers in geological science fields such as field geology, geochemistry, structure and tectonics, geomorphology, mineralogy and petrology, geophysics, hydrology, volcanology, planetary geology, and Earth observation. The minimum eligibility for that PhD program is a Master`s degree in Geological Sciences from a recognized university or college(By UGC, AIU, etc).

Course Details of PhD in Geological Sciences:-

Course Name:-

• PhD In Geological Sciences.

Course Full Form:-

• Doctor of Philosophy in Geological Sciences.

Course Level:-

• Doctorate degree.

Course Fee:-

• 3- 6 lakh(approximately)

Course Duration:-

• 3 - 5 Years.

Course Mode:-

• Full Time and Part Time.

Course Admission process:-

• Entrance-based, Marit-Based 

Doctor Of Philosophy In Geological Sciences Eligibility And Criteria:-

If any student completes their Master's or post-graduate(Equivalent to a master's degree if the university allows) in Geological Sciences, those students are eligible to take admitted to the PhD course in Geological Sciences.

If any student cleared the Net/ JRF exam(with the relevant subject), that students are eligible to take direct admission to PhD in Geological Sciences.

If students complete their M. Phill in Geological Sciences or Equivalent to this subject (if University allows), that students are eligible to take direct admission to PhD in Geological Sciences. Seat allotment of the students of PhD course In Geological Sciences course will be the basis of the entrance exam or interview at the university or college. 

Admission Process For PhD In Geological Sciences:-

Govt or Non-Govt Universities and colleges will invite a limited number of Students for the Interview And Document verification. Admission to PhD in Geological Sciences will be given to that student who cleared the entrance exam of the University with at least 40-50% marks. If any student has passed M.Phil. in Geological Sciences with minimum 55% marks(50% for PH/SC/ST Students), then no need to give the entrance exam.

If any student cleared the Net/ JRF exam(with the relevant subject), then students take direct admission to PhD in Geological Sciences without any entrance exam of the university.

Seat allotment for PhD in Geological Sciences will be done on a merit basis of the entrance exam by the University and also Interview. 

Overview Of Entrance Exam for PhD In Geological Sciences:-

• Question Type In Entrance Exam:-
• multiple choice questions
• Total Number Of Questions:-
• 50
• One Question Waitage in Entrance Exam:-
• 2 Marks
• Total Marks of Entrance Exam:-
• 100
• Marking Type Of Entrance Exam:-
• Without Negative Marking
• Entrance Exam Mode
• Online 

Syllabus Of PhD In Geological Sciences:-

• Review of Literature
• Regional and Local-Geology
• Geomorphology
• Stratigraphy
• Mineral Deposit
• Geological Surveying
• Nature and scope
• Important Field Equipment
• Toposheets
• Geological Mapping Methods
• Base Map
• Remote Sensing
• Type of Sampling
• Microscopy And its Types
• Geochemical Analysis
• Geochemical Techniques and Instruments for Analyses of Rocks, Soils and Water Samples.
• Geo-Scientific Writing 

Top Universities and Colleges For PhD In Geological Sciences:-

• Jadavpur University: Kolkata
• University of Delhi: New Delhi, Delhi
• Aligarh Muslim University(AMU Aligarh): Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
• Indian Institute of Technology(IIT Kharagpur): Kharagpur, West Bengal
• Panjab University: Chandigarh
• Presidency University: Kolkata,  West Bengal
• Utkal University: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
• University of Rajasthan: Rajasthan, Jaipur 

Job Profile for PhD In Geological Sciences:-

• Assistant Professor
• Volcanologists
• Petroleum Geologists
• Environmental Geologists
• Earth Science Teachers
• Glacial Geologists
• Structural Geologists
• Hydro geologists
• Engineering Geologists
• Paleontologists 

Top Recruiters Area of PhD In Geological Sciences:-

• Geological Survey of India
• Coal India, Mineral Exploration Ltd
• Oil and Natural Gas Commission
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
• Hindustan Zinc Limited, Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation
• Central Ground Water Board
• Indian Bureau of Mines, Indian Space Research Organization