The subject of Geography explains the study of earth, its location, mineral and water resources, vegetations, soil, climate and land forms. A person who studies the subject is called as Geographer, who studies about the environment and its effect of climatic patterns, weather, animals, plants and humans. The course is highly suitable for students who have great interest for climate and countries.

The UG course in Geography is called as B. Sc Geography in some colleges, while it is called as Bachelor of Arts in other colleges. Irrespective of whether the subject is classified under arts or science stream, the list of government colleges offering UG course in geography is given below:

• Maharani Laxmi Bai Government College of Excellence, Gwalior, MP

• Presidency College, Chennai

• Diphu Government College, Assam

• Delhi College of Arts & Commerce

• Aringnar Anna Government Arts College, Namakkal, TN

• Bharati Women College (Autonomou, North Chennai

• Government Arts College, Coimbatore

• Government Arts College, Salem

• Government Arts College, Kumbakonam

• Government Arts College, Karur

• Government College for Women, Kumbakonam

Eligibility for seeking admission to the UG Geography course in these colleges:

For seeking admission to the B.A/B.Sc in Geography course, candidates must have completed their 10+2 with good percentage of marks in the social science subject. It is also expected that candidates must possess computer science, statistics and mathematics since these courses can easily understand the course contents of the UG course in Geography.

Higher Studies after B.A/B. Sc Geography course:

Candidates who have completed their UG course in geography can take up any of the following courses when they wish to go for higher studies option:

• Post Graduate Diploma in

o Remote Sensing & Geographic information Sciences

o Geographical Cartography

• Master’s degree course in

o Remote Sensing & Geographic information Sciences

o Geographic Information Sciences & Systems

• Master of Science in

o Geography

o Geoinformatics

o Applied Geology

Career Prospects for B.A/B. Sc Geography degree holders:

In the present age of GIS and satellite technology, a wide range of employment opportunities is available to candidates with a degree in geography. These candidates can take up the positions like urban planner, regional planner and cartographer. Many private sector organizations making use of remote sensing and GIS technology are appointing B. Sc/B.A Geography degree holders for their organization. These gradautes can also join in developmental agencies and NGO that are engaged in environmental issues, rural development and population studies. Therefore, B.Sc/B.A graduate in geography can find very good job prospects.