Geography

“Geography is the science that studies the lands, the features, the inhabitants, and the phenomena of the Earth. A literal translation would be “to describe or write about the Earth”. The first person to use the word “geography” was Eratosthenes (276–194 BC). Four historical traditions in geographical research are the spatial analysis of the natural and the human phenomena (geography as the study of distribution), the area studies (places and regions), the study of the man-land relationship, and the research in the earth sciences. Nonetheless, the modern geography is an all-encompassing discipline that foremost seeks to understand the Earth and all of its human and natural complexities—not merely where objects are, but how they have changed and come to be. Geography has been called “the world discipline” and “the bridge between the human and the physical science”. Geography is divided into two main branches: the human geography and the physical geography”. – Taken from Wikipedia

Key to Success

To be successful in Geography you should have/ develop:

Perceptive and probing mind
Keen observation
Interest in mathematics and science
Analytical & Logical thinking

Scope and Opportunities

Depending on your area of expertise you can work in the agriculture or forest sector
Central government and state government also have openings for geographers
They work on environmental studies, rural development and population studies
Water and road planning, climate and weather condition studies are conducted
After completing a master’s degree you can get into a PhD program and also teaching in colleges

Lifestyle & Social Status

Field work
Travel to remote and less developed areas
Geographers must be physically fit and be healthy to work

Job Profile

Other than becoming a geographer, geography also offers a number of career options for a professionally qualified personal like.

Cartographer: making maps, charts, globes and models of earth.
Drafter: work with engineers and architectures, they master in planning and development
GIS Specialist: they conduct research and data analysis
Remote Sensing Specialist: analyze floods, draught and forest fires, etc.
Ground Water Surveyors: ground water

Skill sets

Communication Skills
Computer Skills
Analytical Skills
Logical Skills

Work Value

Traveling
Work independently
Adaptability/Flexibility
Learning
Observation and Application

Current Job Scenario

In the government sector one can earn between Rs 8,000 to Rs 15,000 per month
In private sector one can earn between Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000 per month

Top Recruiters

Geological survey of India (GSI)
Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)
ONGC

Course Synopsis

Course Options	B.A/B.Sc Geography	M.A Geography
Academic Eligibility	12th Pass in any streams	B.A Geography + Entrance Exam
Fees	Rs 5000 – Rs 10000 per year	Rs 5000 – Rs 10000 per year
Overall expenditure in Metro	Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs	Rs. 1.75 Lakhs to Rs. 2 Lakhs
Overall expenditure in Tier-1	Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs	Rs. 1 – Rs. 1.5 Lakhs
Overall expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 70K – Rs. 1.1 Lakhs	Rs. 50K – Rs. 70K
Duration	3 Years	2 Years
Mode	Regular	Regular
Approved	AICTE	AICTE
Affiliation	Respective Universities	Respective Universities

Entrance Exam		Institute Level Entrance Exams
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