Scope for Geography Graduates

The word Geography has been derived from the Greek words ‘Geo' or ‘Gaea' both means Earth, while ‘graphein' means to map or to describe. The subject deals with the science of earth; it involves the study of the surface of the earth, the aerial outlines, the distribution of cultural and physical features, how these features are interrelated and affect human population.

Eligibility Criteria
One must have completed Higher Secondary education with good scores in social sciences specifically Geography. Some of the Best Arts College in India conducts an entrance test for admission to degree courses. This test is meant to check the aptitude in geography subject. Those who are applying for MA in Geography, they must have completed BA Honors in Geography with first class grades.

Personal traits
Those who wish to enter this field must be creative and imaginative. In this field, learning comes from others at the initial stage. One should be able to use colors innovatively so as to come up with original ideas. This field asks for dedication and sincerity to work hard.

Career Prospects
Geography graduates from any of the Arts Colleges in India can step into career options associated to specific specializations. Some of them are-

• Cartography
• Survey
• Town Planning
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Travel and tourism / Travel Journalism
• Remote Sensing
• Demographers in government and research organizations
• Forest managers
• In agricultural or economic institutes

Pay Scale

The salary scale would be diverse depending upon the field/sector you are working in. Initially you may not make good money, but you can expect a minimum of Rs. 12000 per month.

Arts Colleges in India for studying Geography as major subject -

• Institute of Geo-informatics & Remote Sensing
• Jamia Millia University
• Amity University
• Loyola College
• Symbiosis Institute of Design
• Apeejay College of Fine Arts
• Banaras Hindu University
• University of Calcutta
• Rabindra Bharti University, Kolkata
• Banasthali Vidhyapeeth, Rajasthan
• SNDT Women's University, Mumbai
• M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda
• Kala Bhavan, Vishva Bharti, Shanti Niketan West Bengal
• College of Arts, Delhi
• Rajasthan School of Arts, Jaipur
• University of Delhi
• University of Rajasthan

Branches of Geography
Geography has been known as the science which bridges the gap between natural sciences and social sciences. So, it is sub divided into two main categories – Physical geography (natural sciences) and Human geography (social sciences). So, this discipline explains the connections between social and physical processes of the world in terms of places and region. Hence, this field provides us with core of knowledge in association with other fields. The students get to explore the phenomenon which exist and are about to occur.