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Am I eligible to write GATE exam for Geology and Geography after completion of mineral engineering? What is the scope in future? Can you please let me know the details on the same as soon as possible? Awaiting for the response. Thank you!

Yes, you are eligible to apply for GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) after completing your bachelors in mineral engineering. Here below are details regarding geology and geography courses after GATE exam:-

>> As you want to apply for geography or geology through GATE, then you can apply for M.Tech courses like Geology engineering, Remote sensing and geography courses.

>> To apply for GATE exam minimum qualification required is bachelors degree in engineering from government recognized institute.

>> Duration of post graduate degree in Geology and geography field through GATE exam is 2 years.

Future Scopes after PG Degree in Geology and Geography Courses:- After having post graduate degree in geology and geography you can apply for future career scopes in employment areas like Geological survey of India, Institute of Himalayan geology, National geophysical research institute, Oil India limited, Reliance industries limited, Physical research laboratory etc and get job types like:-

Job Options after PG Degree in Geology/Geography:-

:- Research associate.

:- Head of mine planning.

:- Assistant soil scientist.

:- Technical analyst.

:- Geologists.

:- Executive geology trainee.