Course Overview:
The B.Sc. in Disaster Management equips students with skills to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. It covers risk assessment, emergency planning, crisis management, and recovery strategies, preparing graduates for roles in both public and private sectors.
Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)
Average Fees:
INR 25,000 - INR 1,50,000 per year
Exams to Attend:
Some institutions require entrance exams such as CUET (Common University Entrance Test) or other university-specific exams.
Admission can also be based on merit depending on the 12th-grade scores.
Semester-wise Syllabus:
Semester 1:
Introduction to Disaster Management
Concepts and Types of Disasters
Theoretical Framework of Disaster Management
Environmental Science
Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Sustainability
Human Impact on the Environment
Semester 2:
Natural Disasters
Earthquakes, Floods, Cyclones, and Tsunamis
Landslides and Volcanic Eruptions
Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation
Vulnerability and Hazard Assessment
Early Warning Systems and Preparedness
Semester 3:
Disaster Response and Recovery
Relief, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction
Disaster Logistics and Coordination
Humanitarian Aid and International Policies
Humanitarian Assistance and International Guidelines
Global Governance in Disaster Response
Semester 4:
Technologies in Disaster Management
GIS, Remote Sensing, and Data Management
Use of Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction
Disaster Management Policies
National and International Disaster Policies
Legal Framework and Institutions
Semester 5:
Climate Change and Disaster Risk
Impact of Climate Change on Disasters
Adaptation and Resilience Building
Community-Based Disaster Risk Management
Participatory Approach and Capacity Building
Disaster Education and Community Involvement
Semester 6:
Disaster Management and Health
Health Impacts of Disasters
Medical Preparedness and Emergency Response
Research Project/Internship
Field Research, Case Studies, or Industry Internship
Disaster Management Research Project
Top 10 Ranking Institutions for B.Sc. in Disaster Management in India:
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi
Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (GIDM), Gandhinagar
National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), New Delhi
Pondicherry University, Puducherry
Amity University, Noida
University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Osmania University, Hyderabad
University of Madras, Chennai
Top 10 Institutions for B.Sc. in Disaster Management in Kerala:
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Calicut University, Calicut
Kannur University, Kannur
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Farook College, Kozhikode
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram