Indian School of Mines (ISM) is a premier institute in the country providing the aspirants with advanced education in the field of mining and geology. The institution offers various courses in different fields. The admittance to these courses will be on the basis of entrance exam conducted by ISM.

Structure of Indian School of Mines M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology Entrance Exam

Indian School of Mines M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology Entrance Exam will be of 3 hours duration. The questions will be from the main topics in Geology which one have pursued in the under graduate programme. The medium of examination will be in English only.

Syllabus of Indian School of Mines M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology Entrance Exam

General Geology

• Age, origin and interior of the earth
• Formation of continents, and oceans
• Geological time-scale
• Physiographic features of India
• Processes of weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition
• Geological  work  of running  water  (river),  lake,  glaciers,  sea,  wind, groundwater  and  organic  life
• Mountains, plateaus and plains
• Volcanoes and earthquakes
• Elementary ideas on plate tectonics

Mineralogy

• Classification of minerals
• Physical and chemical properties of important minerals
• Double refraction
• Pleochroism
• Birefringence
• Interference figures
• Sign determination of uniaxial and biaxial minerals
• Optic axial angle
• Diagnostic optical properties of important rock-forming minerals

Crystallography

• Classification of crystal classes and crystal system
• Twinning
• Isomorphism
• pseudomorphism and polymorphism

Petrology

• Crystallization, differentiation and assimilation of magma
• Bowen’s Reaction Series
• Processes of sedimentation and sedimentary structures
• Types of metamorphism, metamorphic grades and facies
• Classification, mode of occurrence, texture, structure and mineral composition of common igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks

Structural Geology

• Common structural features of rock masses
• Stratification, joint, cleavage, schistosity and lineation
• Dip, strike, and thickness of beds
• Effect of topography on outcrop of beds
• Folds, faults and unconformities: their classification, description and recognition in field and on the geological maps

Economic Geology

• Forms, mode of occurrences and classification of mineral deposits
• Important processes of formation of economic mineral deposits
• Some common and important metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits of India with particular reference to their geology, geographical occurrences and utilization
• Geology of fuels

Stratigraphy

• Standard  stratigraphical  scale and its subdivisions
• Principles of stratigraphy
• Major geological formations of India with special reference to Archaean, Proterozoic, Palaeozoic, Mesozoic and Tertiary stratigraphy

Paleontology

• Fossils-definition
• Nature and mode of preservation
• General description of most common fossil groups of invertebrates and plants
• Stratigraphic distribution and evolutionary trends of common invertebrate phyla

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the M.Sc. Tech programme in Applied Geology from Indian School of Mines, the candidates should have completed their 3-year B.Sc. programme. Geology subject must have been studies as Honors, Main, Major or Equivalent subject. Also any two subsidiary subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science must be amongst the subjects studied.

How to Apply?

The application form along with information bulletin can be obtained from the ISM sale counter in the office of the Deputy Registrar (Academic & Student Welfare) during office hours by cash payment of Rs. 1300/- (Rs.650/- for SC / ST / PD candidates). The application material can also be obtained via post from the office of the Deputy Registrar (Academic & Student Welfare), ISM by sending a demand draft of Rs.1,350/- (Rs.700/- for SC/ST/PD candidates) drawn in favour of the Registrar, I.S.M., Dhanbad payable at Dhanbad along with a self addressed unstamped envelope of A4 size. One can also download the application form from ISM website (http://www.ismdhanbad.ac.in) and sent it along with the DD. The completed application form in all respect has to be sent to Deputy Registrar (Academic & Student Welfare), Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad-826004, Jharkhand on or before the due date.

How to fill the Form?

• Read the information bulletin before filling
• Fill the application form carefully in candidates’ own handwriting
• No columns should be left blank
• Mention correctly the name of the course with discipline and subject of examination
• Paste three recent identical passport size color photographs at the appropriate places

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Commencement of Sale of Application Form: First week of January, 2012

Late Date of Receipt of Completed Application Form: First week of March, 2012

Date of entrance exam: Mid week of May, 2012

List of Indian School of Mines M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology Entrance Exam Centers

• Bhubaneswar
• Chennai
• New Delhi
• Dhanbad
• Guwahati
• Kolkata
• Hyderabad
• Varanasi

Contact Address for Indian School of Mines M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology Entrance Exam

• Address: Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad - 826004, Jharkhand, India
• Phone no: 0326-2235625
• Fax: 0326-2296563
• Website: www.ismdhanbad.ac.in
• Email: [email protected]

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Reference Books for Indian School of Mines M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology Entrance Exam

• Applied Geology by D V Reddy
• Applied Geology by Samuel Gardner Williams
• The Encyclopedia of Applied Geology by Charles W Finkl
• Objective Applied Geology by R K Bopche
• Geology Applied to Mining by Josiah Edward Spurr
• Applied Mining Geology by JR Erickson A J
• A Textbook of Applied Engineering Geology by M T M Reddy
• Geology as a Science Applied to the Reclamation of Land by John Rooke
• Applied Subsurface Geological Mapping With Structural Methods by Daniel J Tearpock , Richard E Bischke
• Geology and Man: An Introduction to Applied Earth Science by Janet Watson

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Study Plan

• Follow a systematic timetable
• Cover all the topics in the syllabus
• Practice with sample question papers
• Note the important points in a separate notepad
• Revise all the topics studied

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology Entrance Exam can be obtained from the official website of Indian School of Mines.

Score Validity

The validity of score of Indian School of Mines M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology Entrance Exam will be for 1 year.