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MSU Baroda M.Sc Geology: Fees 2025, Admission Dates, Course Duration, Eligibility

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Master of Science [M.Sc] (Geology)- Full Time

M. Sc. Geology or Master of Science in Geology is a postgraduate degree program. It is a program for two years and is the scientific study of the workings and design of the earth and its layers. The basic eligibility of this course is Bachelor’s degree in science. Admisison is done either on the basis of entrance test depending on the criteria. Average tuition fee for the course ranges between 25 to 50 thousand in most of the colleges offering this course.

This course deals with the detailed study of the various layers of the earth, the tectonic plates and the history of evolution of the surface of the earth. This course develops a student with the necessary skills and practical knowledge which help them understand the different processes related to the earth, like the minerals, sedimentation, the climatic conditions affecting the evolution of life and aspects related to them.

The major career options after this course are in the fields of environment, petroleum, mining and the oil industry. Since this course also offers courses related to engineering, the field of engineering is also open for students with M. Sc. Geology. Average entry level salary after completing this may range between 2 to 4 lakhs per annum.

What is M. Sc. Geology about?

The course is an environmental science course which deals with the study of the surface of the earth, its different layers, its formation and evolution. It is a course for two academic sessions spanned over four semesters.

The course is divided into core courses, elective courses and interdisciplinary courses from other departments. Along with this, students are supposed to submit a dissertation at the end of the two years. The two year course is a vigorous training to the students in the field of geological study which are necessary for the real life situations in the careers pursued later.

What are the skills required for M. Sc. Geology? Who should opt for the course?

The course is ideal for any student who wishes to have an in-depth knowledge about different aspects related to geology. It is best for someone who wants a career in the geological departments in both private sector and the government organizations. This course is about the overall study of the land and its forms since the pre-historic times and to the present focusing on the evolution of the earth over thousands of years.

It is also a study of the fossils and mineral formations along with petroleum and paleontology. It is a master level course which focuses not only on theoretical knowledge but also on the practical knowledge of all the important topics related to geology.

Duration:

The duration for the course is of two years and these two years are divided into four semesters. The course is structured into theory classes, practical knowledge and dissertation.

Academic Options After M.Sc. Geology

After completing master’s degree in geology, candidates who are interested in further studies may opt for research work. There are several universirties in India like Presidency College Chennai, Osmania University Hyderabad, NIT Hamirpur etc. which offer Ph.D. in geology.

Top Colleges for M.Sc. Geology

The course is offered by many public and private colleges across the country. A few top of these colleges are:

St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
Fergusson College, Pune
Hansraj College, New Delhi
Presidency College, Chennai
Queen Mary’s College, Chennai

Course Fees

Course Duration

2 Years

Tuition Fees

9.7 K

1 Year Fees

9.7 K

Total Fees

19.4 K

Detailed Fees

general

Year	1	2
Total Year Wise fees	₹9,700	₹9,700
Total Fees	₹9700	₹9700
Tuition fees	₹9700	₹9700

Course Information

Course Description

What is M. Sc. Geology about?

What are the skills required for M. Sc. Geology? Who should opt for the course?

Duration:

The duration for the course is of two years and these two years are divided into four semesters. The course is structured into theory classes, practical knowledge and dissertation.

Academic Options After M.Sc. Geology

Top Colleges for M.Sc. Geology

The course is offered by many public and private colleges across the country. A few top of these colleges are:

St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
Fergusson College, Pune
Hansraj College, New Delhi
Presidency College, Chennai
Queen Mary’s College, Chennai

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to this program should have passed B.Sc. in 10+2+3 pattern, or equivalent examination, in concerned subject, as a regular candidate with a minimum of 50%.

Entrance Exam

Admissions are granted on the basis of the merit list of marks obtained in the All India Level Entrance Test.

Course Details

Fee:

Boys- Rs. 9700
Girls- Rs. 8500

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Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda - [MSU]: 52 answered questions

How is the hostel facility (girls) at MSU, Baroda?

Sagar Dave

29 Dec 22

There are 4 hostels for girls;

Pandita Gargi hall (PG)
Kasturba Gandhi hall (KG)

3.Sarojini naidu devi hall (SD)

Hansa Mehta hall (HM)

My friend is a pass out of MSU and she claims Hansa Mehta hall to be one of the best hostels. Some hostel facilities include

Housing and food are extremely affordable for anyone. Hostel fees are around Rs.7000 yearly.
Every hostel has its own mess and canteen. Food quality is average but provided at a very nominal price.
Hostel rooms are good, well-ventilated, and spacious.
You will be sharing the room with 4 other girls. Despite that, you will have your own bed, cupboard, table, chair, and other facilities.
Rooms are cleaned by the maids every alternative day so you don't have to worry about hygiene at all.
Each wing has 20 rooms and 5 common toilets and bathrooms. The condition of the bathrooms is average.
The hostel has a 24/7 wi-fi facility.
The location of the hostel is what makes it the most convenient one. Located in the center of the city it is surrounded by the railway station, bus station, mall, and local market. So you don't have to spend much money and time on transportation.

All these facilities make it the cheapest, safest, and best option for girls.

How is life at MSU Baroda?

Vrushali Mehta

29 Dec 22

MSU is a big college situated in the heart of the city of Vadodara, one of the safest cities in all of India. In the vicinity of the main campus, there is a central Railway station and bus depot to ferry students to various faculties spread around the main campus. The main campus consists of Arts, Science, and Commerce faculty along with the architecture department, education and phycology department, family and community science faculty, faculty of fine arts, and one or two more faculties. Other facilities are located within 3-4km of the main campus. Some major highlights of this college have been listed below

The college has 4 girls and almost all the hostels are located near the main campus itself.
The temperature at Vadodara rises to as high as 40 degrees in summer.
MSU is a heaven for Arts students as many of its alumni are big artists today. The college specializes in Fine Arts and art lovers can pursue their dream here.
Sayaji Baugh, the biggest garden in the city is situated exactly in front of the fine arts faculty. This famous garden includes a zoo, a museum, and even a planetarium.
The Technology faculty is located in Dandiya Bazaar around 4 km away from the main campus.
Students at Technology faculty are busy around the year organizing the 3 major technological fests Prerna, Paramarsh, and Footprints. If you are a technology student don't miss out on this opportunity as it will give you a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The science facility is located on the main campus and is divided into 2 sub-campuses.
Every department is well equipped with machines and compute to conduct thorough research.
The Hansa Mehta Library located on the main campus has a wide collection of books and is one of the biggest libraries in India.
The ultra mordenGenom Research lab for biotech students is also one of the major highlights.
A whole cell is responsible for tutoring and preparing students who are appearing for UPSC and GPSC.
A separate sports pavilion for sports lovers to swim, and play football, volleyball, loan tennis, cricket, and badminton is available at very minimal fees.

All these make life at MSU a thrilling, learning, and fun experience.

How do I get admission in MSU Baroda for MBA?

Tripti Mishra

22 Dec 21

For getting admission into the MBA program at MSU Baroda, you will need to take CMAT. If you get a decent rank, you can apply for the program through the ACPC website. You can fill out your choice for college on the website. If your clear the required cutoff for that year, you will be allotted a seat in FMS (Faculty of Management Studies) MSU.

What should I know before coming to MSU Baroda?

Anchal Sharma

22 Dec 21

MSU Baroda is the government university in Vadodara. There are a few things you need to know about MSU Baroda.

It has a huge campus, one of the largest in India.
Their science faculty is the oldest in the country.
It gives a huge exposure to arts graduates.
Elections are the major part of this university.
There are two major libraries in MSU Baroda, one is Memorial situated at the computer center in MSU and the other is Hansa Mehta. The former is for the juniors and the latter for seniors.
Getting admission in the medical and engineering department is tough due to higher cut offs.
There are only two subjects provided in MBA, Marketing and Finance.
Canteen facilities are not good but you will get used to it.
It provides hostel facilities to both boys and girls which are affordable and have proper security.

The placements here are good, with some of the top companies taking part in the placement program like Godrej, Amazon, Wipro and IBM.

I live in Vadodara. Which is better MSU or DDU Nadiad for computers?

Chirag Dey,

22 Oct 21

One of my friends studied in DDU and after gathering some information online, I can give you a proper comparison. Analyzing this you will be able to make your decision.

DDU has an edge over MSU, when comparing CSE departments.
MSU's programming events at their annual technical festival, FootPrints, was also disappointing.
They use outdated equipment in their labs and the overall competition was not as good as DDU.

The Computer Engineering course of DDU has programming languages and technologies early on in the 4 year duration and core CS theory subjects after, unlike MSU.
Java is taught in DDU in the 3rd sem but in MSU, it comes in the 6th.
Web technologies are introduced in DDU in the 4th sem unlike MSU .If you choose DDU, expect lots of exams and strict rules.
FootPrints at MSU happen at a much larger scale than DDU's Felicific.
The DDU schedule will keep you busy and focussing less on extracurricular activities.
MSU hostels have received a lot of student complaints. In comparison, DDU's hostel is more comforting.

Categories	DDU	MSU
Course Fee	INR 6.08 lakh	INR 6,000
Highest CTC	10 LPA	8 LPA
Average CTC	6 LPA	3.5 LPA
Recruiting Companies	TCS, Infosys, Crest Data Systems, etc.	TCS, Wipro, Infosys, etc.

It is suggested that you go for DDU instead of MSU. But finally it is your choice. Choose the one that meets your needs and requirements, as it will be easier to blend in.

What are the college timings of MSU Baroda?

Niraj Katwala

29 Dec 22

The college timings of MSU Baroda depend upon which faculty you are in as every department has its own timings.

B.Sc

First Year: 3-6 PM for theory and 7-10 AM for the lab.
Second year: Students get 2 lab sessions, one in the morning 7 am to 10 am, and the other in the afternoon 3-6 PM. The theory lectures are held between 10 am to 3 pm.
Third Year: 2 lab sessions are held. One between 7-10 AM and the other between 3-6 PM.

Theory lectures are held between 11 to 2:30.

M.Sc – You need to be present from 8 am to 6 pm in the evening or complete lab experiments early and leave by 2 or 3 pm.

What type of university is MSU Baroda? Is it a government university?

Darshan Patel

29 Dec 22

MSU is a public university owned by the State Government of Gujarat. It is the only University in Gujarat whose Vice Chancellor is from the royal family of Baroda and not the governor of the state. The departments available at the university include Arts, Education and Psychology, Commerce, Technology and Engineering, Law. Some courses offered by the various faculties of the university are tabulated below-

B.A.	B.Sc.	B.Ed.
M.A.	M.Sc.	M.Ed.
B.Com	M.C.A.	M.Ed.
M.Com	LLB	M.A.
BBA	LLM	B.E
B.A LLB	B.Arch.	M.E.

How is MSU Baroda for girls?

Hemant Pandey

29 Dec 22

MSU Baroda is a decent college for girls. All the departments have many girls. Some faculties like Home Science are predominantly all girls. The faculty of Commerce which is the largest faculty at MSU has a separate unit for only girls.

The best feature of MSU is that although a girl student can get admission to another co-ed unit of the faculty, they also have the option to study in a girls-only unit. Hence MSU is perfectly safe for girls.

In fact, to keep girls in the limelight in all areas, the post of vice president in student union elections is reserved for girls only.

What are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at MSU Baroda?

Swastika Joshi

22 Dec 21

One of my friends recently graduated from MSU Baroda. Let me share some of the points she mentioned about the college, which might also help go through your first year of college.

The faculty of MSU are highly skilled and experienced in their respective fields.
It will take some time to get used to the culture and the overall environment. If you are fluent in Hindi or Gujrati, adjusting here will be no problem.
It will take time to get used to the daily food also as they have their unique way of preparing them which is quite different in every other state.
The weather here is quite humid, if you are used to dry weather and extreme winters it could take some time adjusting.
MSU as a university is a very open and independently cultured place. You will have the complete freedom to explore the place and build your personality as well.
Many events are also held in the campus which brings everyone together. These include DJ nights, Navratri celebrations, and sponsored events.
The day of the exams are hectic and teachers prefer their students to mug up information rather than actually understanding it.

Overall it is a really nice place. In your first year you will get to interact with lots of students and will also have enough time to explore the place. After your first year the pressure of the studies increases so, it is suggested that you explore most during your first year.

I have complete my 12th from nios board can I get admission in this university for B. Com or BCA program or I have to give entrance exam?

Aditi Banerjee

22 Mar 23

Candidates who want to pursue BCA from MSU Baroda can apply online with the required information. Eligible candidates need to appear for the entrance test conducted by the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Admission is based on the marks obtained in the entrance test.

Admission to the B. Com (Honors) is done on the basis of the merit of the aggregate marks secured by students in 12th (H.S.S.C.) Examination.

So, B.Com does not require any specific entrance exam while BCA does.