Department of Geology
Constituent Department of Mizoram University, Aizawl
About Department of Geology
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department of Geology, Mizoram University was made operational in 2002. However, it was existence under the Mizoram Campus of North-Eastern Hill University. The first batch of students in the M. Sc. Geology, course were admitted in July 2002, with the appointment of Prof. R.P. Tiwari as Head In-charge.
The main objective of the department is to foster the cause of discipline in the region and to produce persons skilled in technical and research in the multi-disciplinary area of the Earth Sciences. The department is committed to address to the various fundamental and challenging problems of Earth Sciences in this region. At the same time, it remains sensitive to the problems of geological nature affecting the society. It has introduced Ph. D. Programmes related to these problems with a view to generate and to analyse in-situ data and for in depth understanding of the problems.
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Common queries about Department of Geology
Where is the Department of Geology located?
The Department of Geology is an academic teaching department of Mizoram University, Aizawl, located in Aizawl, Mizoram, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Geology are conducted as per Mizoram University, Aizawl guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Geology?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Mizoram University, Aizawl.