Being a student of applied geology or exploration geophysics at IIT Kharagpur is an extremely delightful opportunity for any engineering aspirant inclined toward this field. You are required to manage academics along with these activities.

Career prospects: As a student of applied geology at IIT Kharagpur, you can pursue a career in both core and non-core fields.

• Core - Going for core jobs is beneficial. If you are interested in geology and geophysics and want to pursue a career out of it or conduct research related to this field.
• Non-core: This is the option for those who are just after a degree of masters and have developed additional skills like coding, data analysis, etc. To pursue non-poor jobs. This is also a good option. If you have opted for minors, or electives, in that field or have an experience in internship.

Internships: Sum core companies visit the campus of IIT Kharagpur for geology placements are Schlumberger and Cairn India ltd. These companies visit the campus for internships and final placement as well. Other core companies include Baker Hughes, Shell, ONGC, OIL, CGG and other oil and energy field companies.