Course Overview: The B.Sc. in Earth Science explores the Earth's structure, processes, and history. Students study geology, meteorology, oceanography, and environmental science. The program includes hands-on labs and fieldwork, preparing graduates for careers in research, environmental consulting, and resource management.
Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)
Average Fees:
INR 25,000 - INR 2,00,000 per year
Exams to Attend:
Some institutions have entrance exams like CUET (Common University Entrance Test), IPU CET, or university-specific entrance tests.
Others offer admission based on merit (12th-grade scores).
Semester-wise Syllabus:
Semester 1:
Introduction to Earth Sciences
Structure and Composition of Earth
Geology Fundamentals
Mineralogy
Mineral Properties and Identification
Crystallography Basics
Semester 2:
Geomorphology
Landform Processes and Development
Tectonics and Landforms
Sedimentology
Sedimentary Rocks and Depositional Environments
Stratigraphy Basics
Semester 3:
Geochemistry
Chemical Composition of Earth Materials
Isotope Geochemistry
Paleontology
Fossils and Evolutionary History
Methods in Paleontological Research
Semester 4:
Structural Geology
Deformation of Earth’s Crust
Faults, Folds, and Rock Structures
Hydrogeology
Groundwater Flow and Distribution
Water Resources and Hydrological Cycle
Semester 5:
Geophysics
Seismic Waves and Earth's Interior
Geophysical Survey Methods
Remote Sensing and GIS
Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
Geographic Information Systems and Mapping
Semester 6:
Environmental Geology
Geology and Human Activities
Natural Hazards and Disaster Management
Research Project/Internship
Fieldwork, Lab Research, or Industry Internship
Geological Research Project
Top 10 Ranking Institutions for B.Sc. in Earth Science in India:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
University of Delhi (DU), New Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Jadavpur University, Kolkata
Anna University, Chennai
University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Panjab University, Chandigarh
Top 10 Institutions for B.Sc. in Earth Science in Kerala:
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Calicut University, Calicut
Kannur University, Kannur
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Farook College, Kozhikode
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
CMS College, Kottayam