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Academic Programmes and Courses
Academic Programs Offered by the Department:
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Programme(s)/ Course(s) Details
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Intake Per Year
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Duration
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M.A./M.Sc. in Geography [Part I] [Part II]
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50 |
2 Years |
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M.Phil. in Geography [Course work Syllabus]
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3 - 5
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1+ Year
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Ph.D. in Geography [Course work Syllabus]
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8 - 10
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3+ Years
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PG Diploma in Tourism & Travel [Syllabus]
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40
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1 Year (Self Supported)
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PG Diploma in Geo-Informatics [Syllabus]
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30
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1 Year (Self Supported)
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M.Sc. in Geo-Informatics [Syllabus]
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20
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2 Year (Self Supported)
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Studet-teacher ratio 12:1 Total number of students on roll: 200 (approx.)
Program Education Objectives:
To enhance students’ ability to apply their specialized knowledge in the geographical domain.
To develop employability skills and competencies to serve the job requirements in society.
Inspire students to develop the abilities among them to offer services in the entrepreneurial environment.
To cultivate the interest among students to conduct research activities in the discipline of Geography.
Programme Outcomes:
Students will have comprehensive knowledge in the discipline of Geography.
They will have ability of making comprehensive analysis, interpret spatial problems, and suggest proper solutions by using theoretical, methodological, and instrumental knowledge of Geography.
Good employability skills as per current need of the society to compete in the competitive world.
They will have good understanding about proper utilization of natural resources through geographical knowledge.
Aware about the regional and national environmental issues, recent trends, and technological advancements in the discipline of Geography.
Develop research interest to solve critical and emerging societal issues related to geography and the surrounding environment.
Course Outcomes: Click here to see / download course outcomes
Course Structure, Teaching and Examination Scheme: - M.A./M.Sc. in Geography (AY 2022-23 onwards)
| M.A./M.Sc. Geography Programme Structure (CBCS PATTERN) (2022-23 onwards) (Duration- 24 Months) |
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Sr. No. |
Course Code & Name |
Teaching Scheme |
Examination Scheme |
| Theory and Practical |
Univ. Assessment |
Internal Assessment |
| Lectures |
Hours |
Credit |
Max. |
Min. |
Exam. Hours |
Max. |
Min. |
Exam. Hours |
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(/Week) |
Marks |
Marks |
Marks |
Marks |
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SEMESTER-I (Duration- Six Months) |
| CGPA |
1 |
CC-101: Fundamentals of Geomorphology |
4 |
4 |
4 |
80 |
32 |
3 |
20 |
8 |
1 |
| 2 |
CC-102: Principles of Climatology |
4 |
4 |
4 |
80 |
32 |
3 |
20 |
8 |
1 |
| 3 |
CC-103: Economic Geography |
4 |
4 |
4 |
80 |
32 |
3 |
20 |
8 |
1 |
| 4 |
CC-104: Geography of Pop. and Human Res. Development |
4 |
4 |
4 |
80 |
32 |
3 |
20 |
8 |
1 |
| 5 |
CCPr-105: 105.1 Prac. in Geomorphology and Surveying |
16 |
16 |
8 |
200 |
80 |
* |
-- |
-- |
-- |
| 105.2 Analysis of Climatic Data |
| 105.3 Analysis of Socio-economic Data |
| Total (A) |
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32 |
32 |
24 |
520 |
-- |
-- |
80 |
-- |
-- |
| Non-CGPA |
1 |
AEC-106: Ability Enhancement Course |
2 |
2 |
2 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
50 |
20 |
2 |
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SEMESTER-II (Duration- Six Months) |
| CGPA |
1 |
CC-201: Development of Modern Geographical Thought |
4 |
4 |
4 |
80 |
32 |
3 |
20 |
8 |
1 |
| 2 |
CC-202: Geohydrology and Oceanography |
4 |
4 |
4 |
80 |
32 |
3 |
20 |
8 |
1 |
| 3 |
CCS-203: Advanced Cartography and Surveying |
4 |
4 |
4 |
80 |
32 |
3 |
20 |
8 |
1 |
| 4 |
CCS-204: Social and Cultural Geography |
4 |
4 |
4 |
80 |
32 |
3 |
20 |
8 |
1 |
| 5 |
CCPr-205: 205.1 Computer Applications in Geography |
16 |
16 |
8 |
200 |
80 |
* |
-- |
-- |
-- |
| 205.2 Statistical Techniques in Geography |
| 205.3 Quantitative Techniques in Geography |
| Total (B) |
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32 |
32 |
24 |
520 |
-- |
-- |
80 |
-- |
-- |
| Non-CGPA |
1 |
SEC-206: Skill Enhancement Course |
2 |
2 |
2 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
50 |
20 |
2 |
| Total (A+B) |
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32 |
32 |
48 |
1040 |
-- |
-- |
160 |
-- |
-- |
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SEMESTER-III (Duration- Six Months) |
| CGPA |
1 |
CC-301: Applied Climatology and Climate Change |
4 |
4 |
4 |
80 |
32 |
3 |
20 |
8 |
1 |
| 2 |
CCS-302: Fundamentals of Remote Sensing and DIP |
4 |
4 |
4 |
80 |
32 |
3 |
20 |
8 |
1 |
| 3 |
DSE-303: Geography of Environment OR |
4 |
4 |
4 |
80 |
32 |
3 |
20 |
8 |
1 |
| Biogeography |
| 4 |
DSE-304: Settlement Geography OR |
4 |
4 |
4 |
80 |
32 |
3 |
20 |
8 |
1 |
| Geography of India OR |
| Political Geography |
| 5 |
CCPr -305: 305.1 Research Method. and Geog. Excursion |
16 |
16 |
8 |
200 |
80 |
* |
-- |
-- |
-- |
| 305.2 Dissertation/ Project – 6 Credits |
| Total (C) |
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32 |
32 |
24 |
520 |
-- |
-- |
80 |
-- |
-- |
| Non-CGPA |
1 |
AEC-306: Ability Enhancement Course |
2 |
2 |
2 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
50 |
20 |
2 |
| 2 |
EC-307: Elective Course (SWAYAM MOOC) / OE-307 |
Number of lectures and credit shall be as specified on SWAYAM MOOC or OE |
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SEMESTER-IV (Duration- Six Months) |
| CGPA |
1 |
CC-401: Applied Geomorphology |
4 |
4 |
4 |
80 |
32 |
3 |
20 |
8 |
1 |
| 2 |
CCS-402: Regional Planning and Development |
4 |
4 |
4 |
80 |
32 |
3 |
20 |
8 |
1 |
| 3 |
DSE-403: Fundamentals and Applications of GIS and GPS OR |
4 |
4 |
4 |
80 |
32 |
3 |
20 |
8 |
1 |
| Fundamentals of Soil Geography |
| 4 |
DSE-404: Agricultural Geography OR |
4 |
4 |
4 |
80 |
32 |
3 |
20 |
8 |
1 |
| Tourism Geography OR |
| Geography of Health and Nutrition |
| 5 |
CCPr-405: 405.1 Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and DIP |
16 |
16 |
8 |
200 |
80 |
* |
-- |
-- |
-- |
| 405.2 Intro. to to GIS Software and GPS (Opt.) OR |
| 405.2 Soil and Water Analysis (Optional) |
| Total (D) |
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32 |
32 |
24 |
520 |
-- |
-- |
80 |
-- |
-- |
| Non-CGPA |
1 |
SEC-406: Skill Enhancement Course |
2 |
2 |
2 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
50 |
20 |
2 |
| 2 |
GE-407: Generic Elective Course |
2 |
2 |
2 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
50 |
20 |
2 |
| Total (C+D) |
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32 |
32 |
48 |
1040 |
-- |
-- |
160 |
-- |
-- |
| Total CGPA |
32 |
32 |
96 |
2080 |
-- |
-- |
320 |
-- |
-- |
| Total Non-CGPA |
4+ |
4+ |
12+ |
-- |
-- |
-- |
300+ |
-- |
-- |
Student contact hours per week: 32 Hours (Min.); •Practical Examination is annual; •Separate passing is mandatory for Theory, Internal and Practical examination.
•CC- Core Course •CCS- Core Course Specialization •CCPr- Core Course Practical •DSE- Discipline Specific Elective •AEC- Mandatory Non-CGPA compulsory Ability Enhancement Course •SEC- Mandatory Non-CGPA compulsory Skill Enhancement Course •EC (SWM MOOC) - Non-CGPA Elective Course •GE- Generic Elective •OE- Open Elective.
Course Structure, Teaching and Examination Scheme of M.A./M.Sc. in Geography (AY 2022-23 onwards) revised again for AY 2023-24 is as per NEP-2020 guidlines.
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