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I am pass my Graduation (B.Sc PMC and Physics and Chemistry as main subject). Am I eligible for M.Sc in Applied Geophysics? Which are the best colleges for Applied Geophysics in India? What are their basic criteria?

As you have completed your graduation with PCM from a recognised University then definitely you are eligible to apply for MSc in applied geophysics.
There are many universities which offer this course but many of them conduct entrance exam as well some also give admission on the basis of percentage secured by the candidate in the graduation.

Yes, you are eligible for this course.

Basic criteria to join M.Sc in Applied Geophysics are:-

Candidate must have completed B.Sc with Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Geology/ Electronic Science or any other equivalent qualification in relevant subject with minimum 60% marks from a recognized university.

Some of the reputed universities conduct entrance examination for the admission in the course.

Best colleges for this course are:-

Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Kurukshetra University: Department of Geophysics
Banaras Hindu University: Faculty of Science
National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Andhra University: College of Science and Technology, Vishakapatnam
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
University of Roorkee

Basic criteria to join MSc in Applied Geophysics:-

The candidate should have passed their B.Sc degree under any recognised University with the subjects like:-
Physics, Electronics, Botony, Zoology, Chemistry and Biochemistry.

The marks of admission for this course may vary from University to University and in various colleges and University. It conducts entrance exams plus interview for the admission.

Yes. You are eligible for M.Sc (Applied Geophysics) after completion of your graduation.

Eligibility For M.Sc (Applied Geophysics)
- You must have passed B.Sc with physics as a main subject from a recognized university.
- You need to appear and qualify the entrance exam for admission.

Top Institutes Offering M.Sc (Applied Geophysics)
- Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
- Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
- Kurukshetra University
- Banaras Hindu University
- National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad
- Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad
- Andhra University
- Osmania University
- University of Roorkee

Job Profiles
- Geophysicist
- Geophysical Advisor
- Exploration Geoscientist
- Research Scientist
- Lecturer

If you want to join M.SC (Master of Science) in applied geophysics course, then minimum qualification required to apply for the course is B.SC with physics and chemistry/mathematics/geology or any other equivalent qualification in relevant subjects from government recognized institute with minimum 60% marks obtained.

• To get admission in some of reputed institutes you must have to appear in entrance exam conducted for admission of eligible candidate for post graduate degree course in geophysics.
  
• Duration of M.SC geophysics course is 2 years which are divided into 4 semesters. Here below are details regarding best colleges in India offer M.SC geophysics course:-

List of Colleges Offer M.SC Geophysics Course in India:-

1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
   
2. Ganpat University, Mehsana