| Eligibilty |
| Regular Students : |
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Graduate in Geography of statutory universities and
of other institutions recongised by the University is
eligible for admission to the First Year of Parangat (M.A./M.Sc.)
Geography Degree Course |
| International Students : |
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International student can be admitted only
as a regular student to the Parangat (M.A./M.Sc.) |
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| Admission Procedure |
| * Direct admission to graduates from Geography and allied fields. |
| * From this academic year the Vidyapeeth has opened admissions to this program via entrance examination for students having Geography as a subsidiary subject at graduation. |
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Examination Schedule |
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First term exam – December last week |
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Second term exam – First week of May |
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| Scholarship |
*Concession in fees is offered to reserved category and economically backward students.
*The Department recognize desrving students for National Level Fellowships like 'Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme',Merit-Cum-Means Schoarship for |
| Future Prospects |
Job Opportunities at weather stations,
population studies, planning centers, G.I.S. and remote sensing,
N.G.O.s doing environmental studies, lecturership |
| Facilitites |
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Well Equipped soil Laboratory. |
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Computer Laboratory |
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GIS,Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing Laboratory |
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Departmental Library |
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The Students are trained for carrying various types of surveys. |
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Dumpy level,Theodolite and GPS. |
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| Developmental Pragram |
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The Department of Geography plans to carry out various researches in the field of Environment and Geography. |
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The Department recently launched a Photogrammetry course and a GIS and RS course. These Certificate courses are beneficial not only to the Geography students but also to candidates from other disciplines. |
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Development of a research centre. |
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Organization of seminars at regional and national level. |
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Organization of Guest Lectures from various fields related to Environment and Geography. |
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One minor and one major research project with an emphasis on the issues in Environmental Geography (Preferably Coastal Environment). |
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| Achievements |
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The Department has bagged a Major Research Project funded by the UGC. The project is entitled – ‘Appraisal and Assessment of Juve - Jaitapur Mangrove swamps – A Biogeomorphic Study’. Dr. U. K. Keskar is the Principal Investigator and Dr. S. N. Karlekar is the Co- Investigator. |
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Dr. U. K. Keskar and Dr. B. M. Yargop published their papers in a book titled- “Coastal Processes and Landforms” by Dr. S. N Karlekar. |
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29 students were awarded M.Phil Degree in the year 2007 – 08 and 2008 – 09. |
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| Fees |
First Year
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Sr. No.
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Particulars
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Students in Maharashtra Rs.
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Students of Maharashtra Rs.
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Foreigner Students
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1.
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Admission
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500
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500
|
1500
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2.
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Eligibility
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100
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300
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300
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3.
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Tuition
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3200
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3200
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9600
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4.
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Laboratory /Practical
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1000
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1000
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3000
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5.
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Administrative
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3700
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3700
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11000
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6.
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Examination
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500
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500
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1500
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7.
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Library
Library
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200
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200
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600
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Total
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9200
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9400
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27,600 |
Second Year
|
Sr. No.
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Particulars
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Students in Maharashtra Rs.
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Students out of Maharashtra Rs.
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Foreigner Students Rs.
|
|
1.
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Admission
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500
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500
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1500
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2. .
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Tution
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3300
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3300
|
9900
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3.
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Examination . .
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500
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500
|
1500
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4.
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Laboratory /Practical
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1000
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1000
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3000
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5.
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Administrative
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3700
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3700
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11100
|
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6.
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Library
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9200
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9200
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600
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Total
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9,200
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9,200
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27,600
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Library Deposite: (Refundable) Rs. 1000/- (1 book) to be paid separately.
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| Syllabus |
Part–I
| Semester I ( Credit) |
Semester II(Credit) |
| Gg101 |
Principals of Geomorphology (3credits) |
| Gg102 |
Principals of Climatology(3 Credits) |
| Gg103 |
Principals of Economic Geography(3 Credits) |
| Gg104 |
Geography of Population(3 Credits) |
| Gg105 |
Practicals in Physical Geography(4 Credits) |
| Gg106 |
Practicals in Human Geography(4 Credits) |
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| Gg201 |
Statistical Methods in Geography(3 Credits) |
| Gg202 |
Political Geography(3 Credits) |
| Gg203 |
Watershed Management and Application( 3 Credits) |
| Gg204 |
Geography of settlements(3 Credits)
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| Gg205 |
Practical in Cartography (4 Credits)
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| Gg206 |
Practical in Surveying (4 Credits)
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Part–II
| Semester III(Credit) |
Semester IV(Credit) |
| Gg301 |
Multivariate Statistical analysis( 3 Credits) |
| Gg302 |
Geography of Environment( 3 Credits) |
| Gg303 |
Geography of India ( 3 Credits) |
| Gg304 |
Research Methodology( 3 Credits) |
| Gg305 |
Interpretation of topographical Maps ( P) ( 4 Credits) |
| Gg306 |
Techniques in Watershed Analysis ( P) ( 4 Credits) |
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| Gg401 |
Fundamentals of RS and GIS(3 Credits) |
| Gg402 |
Theoretical and Applied Geography (3 Credits) |
| Gg403 |
Geography of Natural Resources (3 Credits) |
| Gg404 |
Dissertation(3 Credits)
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| Gg405 |
Natural and Manmade Hazards(3 Credits) |
| Gg406 |
Practical in Remote Sensing(P)( 4 Credits) |
| Gg407 |
Practical in G.I.S (P)( 4 Credits) |
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