The course is dedicated towards rendering fathom knowledge to the students about the study of the prehistoric times, the evaluation of the same and the environment which persisted that time. The ancient life forms, their analysis and reconstruction, geological processes, fossilization and sedimentation processes, the fossil chemistry, evolutionary biology, the conservation methods and a lot more in the series are the prime concerns to be acknowledged to the candidates. And then the candidate is promised with diversified job profiles in the same sector.

Eligibility:

The customary eligibility criterion calls for the completion of 10 +2 or its equivalent by the candidates. However, the candidates can be posed with few special requirements as per the diversified norms of the different institutes, which offer the course. A sound knowledge of sedimentation, ecology, petrology and genetics are viewed as preferences for the candidates.

Course Outlook:

The course is formatted for duration of three years, which includes rendering of fathom knowledge of the course to the students.

Job Prospects:

The candidates with such qualification are exposed to an enormous number of job profiles. They can be employed in the sectors which research out the fossils and then carries out the research and discoveries on the same. There are the laboratories, and the research fields which are in an enormous requirement of such candidates. There are also the sectors dedicated towards determining the age of the fossils, which employ the candidates in a great number, all over the nation.

Best Places to Pursue:

Indian Institute of technology, Kharagpur

University of Madras