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FEES

Please note the above fees are non-refundable.

Why Choose This Programme?

• Industry-oriented and future-ready curriculum.
• Strong fieldwork and geological-mapping training.
• Exposure to GIS, Remote Sensing and Drone technology.
• Research-focused learning with dissertation.
• Legacy department with 100+ years of excellence.
• Opportunities for internships and consultancy exposure.

Programme Structure — Courses Offered

Total Credits: 88

Scheme of Evaluation & Credits

Programme Details:

• Total Credits: 88
• Theory Courses: 3 credits each
• Practical Courses: 1 credit each
• Fieldwork Component: 6 credits
• Dissertation: 6 credits (includes fieldwork, lab work, report, presentation and viva voce)

Evaluation Pattern:

Programme Fees (Per Year)

Note: Fees exclude expenses related to fieldwork and the research project.

Eligibility

Graduates with a degree from a UGC-recognised University / College with a Major subject as Geology (50% or more credits acquired in Geology or Earth Sciences courses, or 50% or more courses attempted during the B.Sc. in Geology / Earth Sciences) can apply.

Graduates from colleges affiliated to other universities (other than Mumbai) will need the Eligibility Certificate from the University of Mumbai.

The Selection Process

The M.Sc. Geology (Autonomous) programme has an intake capacity of 20. The application process is completely online.

St. Xavier's College, being a minority institution, reserves seats on merit for the Christian community. The remaining seats are open for admission based on merit. Government of Maharashtra rules with regard to minority reservation apply.

For the academic year 2026–27, admissions to the M.Sc. Geology programme will be based on the merit of cumulative marks / GPA across all six semesters in Geology only. For those whose final semester results are pending, Geology marks / GPA till the 5th semester will be considered.

Aspiring candidates should upload clearly readable copies of all their semester marksheets where required as per the online application process.

Departmental Facilities

Apart from the standard laboratory equipment required for experiments and investigations in Earth Sciences, the Department has research-grade petrological microscopes and recently procured new student petrological microscopes. The rock and mineral section-cutting unit is well equipped with machines and trained manpower for preparing rock and mineral thin sections. Five microscopes have been exclusively procured for ore-microscopy studies.

For sedimentology work, a sieve shaker with a standard set of sieves and good binocular zoom microscopes are available. Groundwater exploration work is carried out using an Electrical Resistivity and Sounding system. The Department has licensed software for GIS and Remote Sensing work.

Modern surveying equipment such as GPS, Theodolite, Auto Level and Total Station, along with all accessories, is available for detailed field mapping. Two drones capable of capturing aerial photographs along with standard accessories were procured a few years ago. The Department was recently gifted a portable Radiation Counter (Geiger–Müller Counter) and a portable short-wave UV lamp for mineral exploration and identification.

Facilities for wet and dry chemical analysis of rocks, and standard equipment for measuring the load-bearing capacity of rocks (unconfined compressive strength), are available. Over a span of more than 100 years, the Department has established an impressive collection of rocks and mineral specimens from around the world, along with a well-stocked rock thin-section library. Topographical maps covering almost the entire country are available in digital form and in print, along with digital satellite imagery of large parts of the country.

The centralised library facility has been upgraded with some of the latest publications in Earth Sciences and allied fields, and is also supported by the online N-List (INFLIBNET) and a considerable collection of reference books in the departmental and faculty library.

Other Activities

Fieldwork is a mandatory component of the programme and is an integral part of the credits. Learners are also encouraged to participate in summer and winter internships, for which guidance is provided by the college.

The Department also undertakes consultancy projects from industry and government, where faculty members encourage students to be involved so as to expose them to industry requirements. The Department is a recognised ISRO–Edusat e-learning centre, where our students can register for online courses conducted by the IIRS. The Department has its own thematic intercollegiate student festival and also publishes an annual thematic journal — terra^TM.

Placement

The college has an active placement cell which offers assistance and training for job placements. Many of our students are employed by the oil and gas sector as field and domain specialists. The geotechnical sector also offers employment, which is largely fieldwork-based. With the increasing importance of groundwater, this sector has been employing our postgraduates. The Geological Survey of India offers challenging work for those who wish to join the GSI through the UPSC selection procedure.

Faculty Members and Specialisation

For admission-related or general queries, please contact hod.geology@xaviers.edu or geology.dept@xaviers.edu.

REFUND POLICY FOR ONLINE APPLICATION FEES

1. All payments made towards the online application are deemed non-refundable under any circumstances.

2. In the case of a double payment resulting from a technical glitch, a refund for the excess amount will be initiated by the college after verifying the transactions.

3. Chargeback cases will not be entertained by the college.

4. Requests for reimbursement of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on transactions will not be entertained.

5. Refunds will not be issued for any cancellation or withdrawal of application or exam registration.

6. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as natural disasters or government regulations, where the entrance exam cannot be conducted by the college, alternative arrangements or rescheduling will be provided, but refunds will not be offered.

7. Any requests for exceptions to the refund policy must be submitted in writing and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the college administration.

8. The refund policy may be amended or modified at any time without prior notice by the college. Any changes will be communicated through official channels.

9. Refunds will be processed using the original method of payment whenever possible. However, refunds may be issued via alternative methods at the discretion of the college.

10. Any disputes regarding refunds or the application of the refund policy shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate legal authorities and the college's internal dispute resolution process.