A. One year MS program 

Vision:

Development of skilled geoscientists specializing in applied geosciences for safe use and management of earth resources for sustainable development.

Mission:

The Department of Geology and Mining intends to be globally recognized through teaching and research programs in Geology and Mining. These programs emphasize application and development of a new technology in understanding and sustainable management of earth, its resources and environments. Department strives to foster and create environment in which students learn to think, conduct research, apply knowledge and achieve success in a diverse field of changing global economy.

Introduction of the Program: The MS is a one year program consisting 32 credit hours of theory, practical, fieldwork/internship/assignment, thesis and viva voce (oral) courses.

Duration of the Program: 1 year

Admission Requirements: To be eligible for admission to MS program, a student must have to obtain at least 2.50 and 3.25 CGPA in the B.Sc. (Honors) Examination for the General and Thesis Groups respectively.

Medium of Instruction: English

There shall be two groups: Group A (General) and Group B (Thesis)

Group A (General): Students shall take courses defined in heads 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Group B (Thesis): Students shall take courses defined in heads 1, 2, 3 and 6.

Award of Degree: The MS Degree shall be awarded on the basis of GPA and TCP obtained by a student. GPA shall be rounded off upto 2 (two) places after decimal. For instance GPA 3.485 → 3.49, 3.354 → 3.35 In order to qualify for MS Degree a student must have to obtain within 2 (two) academic years from the date of admission:

(i)    A minimum GPA of 2.50

(ii)   A minimum GP of 2.00 in the practical courses and Thesis/ Dissertation

(iii)  A minimum TCP of 28, (Maximum 4 CP shortage in Theoretical course(s) only will be allowed)

Improvement of Result: A student earning less than 2.75 and F/I grade in individual theory courses in the first academic year shall be allowed to improve the grades of courses (not more than two theory courses) and thereby overall result through the regular examination of immediate following academic years. If a student fails to improve the results the previous results shall remain valid.

Theory Courses:

(*Students will select any two of the streams as per their own choice)

**20% Marks shall be awarded for class attendance.

***10% Marks shall be awarded for laboratory attendance and 10% for records of practical works.

Marks for attendance shall be awarded on the basis of proportionality of attendance

B. Two years M.Phil. program and Three year Ph.D. program

1.Research Thesis 

Research topic should be chosen with the consultation of prospective supervisor(s)

2. Syllabus for MPhil and PhD Courses, 2020

Students shall take any 2 (two) of the following courses

and duration of examination of each theory course shall be 4 hours.