Presidency University Kolkata is an esteemed academic institution with a ranking in the Inaugural Top 50 institutions by NIRF in 2019. Jadavpur University has been ranked at number 5 for University by The Week in 2019 and is one of the top universities in Kolkata for Engineering, sciences, and management.

While both the Universities offer a well-structured program in Geology, let us have a look at some of the most important features.

Admissions:

• The prerequisite for admission at Presidency University is a minimum score of 70% in 12th with mandatory subjects in PCM. The final selection is through an entrance exam, PUBDET conducted by the university.

• A minimum score of 65% n 12th with mandatory subjects in PCM is required in order to be eligible for admission at Jadavpur University. The admission is merit-based.

Particulars	Presidency University Kolkata	Jadavpur University
Total seats	25	35
Fees	INR 6,375	INR 7,200

Curriculum:

Presidency University Kolkata:

• The course curriculum is divided into two compulsory modules where students are taught a theory module for 4 credits and a practical module for 6 credits.

• Students are also required to submit a field report for three semesters that ensures clarity of fundamental concepts and helps students get industry-ready.

Jadavpur University:

• The course structure is designed in a way that students get exposure to theory as well as practical subject modules within the Geology department.

• Students are required to submit a mandatory field report and project at the end of the semester which carries a total of 10 credits and contributes to the final results.

Faculty:

The faculty members within the Geology department are all academic experts with years of experience within the field for both the institute.

Infrastructure:

Presidency University Kolkata:

• It has a state-of-the-art campus with modern infrastructure and updated facilities.

• It provides top-notch lab facilities including branded microscopes, fossils, and hand specimens.

• The classrooms are equipped with audio-visual aids in order to help students have a good educational experience.

Jadavpur University:

• The University offers well-developed classrooms and practical labs with updated facilities in terms of library, hostel, sports complex, and gyms.

• It also has facilities and services which is efficient to carry out advanced research.

Placements:

Presidency University Kolkata and Jadavpur University both have good placement rates. The placement statistics for last year at the institute are as follows.

Particulars	Presidency University Kolkata	Jadavpur University
Placement Rate	70%	65%
Highest CTC	13.5 LPA	8 LPA
Average CTC	8.2 LPA	3.5 LPA

Sigma, Deloitte, Vedanta, Zinc Ltd, etc are the major recruiters at the institute.

Students can make an informed choice based on the points given above.