About department

          The department of Geology in the university was started in the year 2012 with a 2 year PG program in M. Sc. Geology (Petroleum exploration specialization). In 2017 it has introduced a 2 year PG program i.e., M. Sc. (Geophysics). Later, on 22.10.2021 the name of the department of geology has been changed as the department of Geo-Sciences to diversify its academics and to include more academic programs in various geoscience fields’ viz., geography, geo-environments etc.. At present the department offers two 2 year PG programs, two Ph. D. programs and one PG diploma program. The department has developed good infrastructure facilities for its academic activities. It has developed a good number of laboratories viz., Sedimentology laboratory, Geochemistry laboratory, Micro-Palaeontology laboratory, Petrology laboratory and a Geological Museum with the financial support from ONGC and Remote Sensing and GIS laboratory was established with the support of the University. The department has qualified faculty members having different specializations like Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Petrology, Remote Sensing etc. In addition university also invites several experts from other universities, industries and research organisations for delivering invited talks/ expert lectures to students. The department at present runs the student chapters of Society of Petroleum Geophysicists of India and Indian Geophysical Union.