Department of Geology
July 30, 2023 2023-12-30 19:34Department of Geology
Welcome to the department of Geology at Central University of Tamil Nadu. Department opens you to dynamic nature of the Earth and its interaction between different interwoven systems like atmosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere. We offer a cutting-edge curriculum to train students to excel in geoscience workforce, and to tackle major concerns particularly as natural resources became scarcer. We also strive to integrate classical theoretical knowledge with field work and quantitative analysis to understand the Earth’s past and obtain a glimpse of its future.
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Vision
To produce and sustain the conditions that enables the students to experience the transformative learning in becoming an independent and ideal learner through education of global standards. This would be achieved by maintaining high academic standards, sustaining the quality of scientific teaching and learning offered, and providing an intellectual, personal and social transformative experience to students
Mission
- To provide student-centric learning environment through scientific and innovative pedagogy
- To create excellent infrastructure facilities and state-of-the-art laboratories
- To encourage research and industry-institute partnerships through collaborative activities for innovation and development
- To promote conferences/seminars/workshops/society development programs for creation of avenues for research exchange and knowledge enhancement in thrust areas
- To enhance leadership qualities, ethical and moral values, research culture and innovative skills among the students by offering high quality education and other services in a competitive manner
Programmes Offered
M.Sc. Geology
The department of Geology presently offers only MSc Geology programme. The course is a two-year programme consists of 72+ credit hours of theory, practical, field work and dissertation components. The department intakes 20 students (including EWS) in each academic year.
Eligibility Criteria:
Bachelor’s degree in Science with Geology or Applied Geology as main subject or allied or related disciplines of Earth Sciences from a recognized Indian or foreign university (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list). Candidates should have secured a minimum of 55 % marks in aggregate for General Category, 50% marks for EWS/OBC (Non-creamy Layer) and, 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
Duration of the programme: Two Years (Four Semesters)
Mode of Selection: CUET Score
Sanctioned Strength: 22
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Ph.D. Geology
Eligibility Criteria:
A consistently good academic record and possessing degree in Geology / Applied Geology / Marine Geology / Geophysics or related disciplines of Earth Sciences obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU).
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Head of the Department
Department of Geology
Central University of Tamil Nadu
Thiruvarur – 610 005
Phone : +91-4366-277230
Email : hodgeology@cutn.ac.in
