Geography

Geography as a subject is devoted to the study of the earth, the distribution and location of its physical and cultural features, inter – relationship of these features and human life as well as the various phenomenon of Earth. This discipline seeks to examine the relationship and influences between people and the environment.

Direction

Stream Graduation After Graduation After Post Graduation
Path 1
 Class XII with Humanities (Geography as one of the subject) Pursue B.A.(H) Geography for 3 years Pursue Masters in Geography for 2 years in India or Abroad Pursue M.Phil in Geography for 2 Years and/or Ph.D in Geography for 3-4 years
Path 2
 Class XII with Science Pursue B.Sc Geography /B.Tech in any related field for 3 years Pursue Post Graduation in Geography (M.Sc/ M.Tech) for 2 years -
Path 3
 Class XII with any Stream (Geography as one of the Subject) Pursue BA/B.Sc. in Geography for 3 years Pursue Post Graduate Diploma in Geography or any other related field. -

Personality Traits

  1. Perceptive and probing mind
  2. Keen Observation
  3. Logical Thinking
  4. Computer Skills
  5. Travelling to remote and less developed areas
  6. Physically fit
  7. Enjoy travelling, reading & studying
  8. Able to work independently

Job Prospects

  1. Forest Managers
  2. Agricultural/ Economic Institutes
  3. Government and research organizations
  4. Central Government agencies (Mapping, intelligence work, remote sensing interpretation)
  5. State & local Governments (Planning & development commissions)
  6. NGOs & Developmental agencies
  7. Urban Planning
  8. Transportation planning
  9. Travel/ tourism planning
  10. Solid – waste disposal systems
  11. Emergency services
  12. Social services
  13. Text book & map publishers
  14. Travel agencies
  15. Manufacturing firms
  16. Real estate developers & insurance
  17. Communication & transportation companies

Prominent Colleges

  • Institute
  • Kirori Mal College, New Delhi
  • Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
  • Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
  • Presidency College, Chennai
  • Christ University, Bangalore
  • Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi
  • Centre for Environment Planning & Technology, Ahmedabad
  • Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi
  • University of Calcutta, Kolkata
  • Institute of Geo – informatics & Remote Sensing, Kolkata