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Academic Department Chandigarh, Punjab University Estd. 1882

Department of Geology

Constituent Department of Panjab University, Chandigarh

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About Department of Geology

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Department of Geology was established in the Panjab University in the year 1958. The Department was soon recognized for its contribution by the University Grant Commission (UGC) which raised the status of the Department to that of the Centre of Advanced Study (CAS) in Palaeontology and Himalayan Geology in the year 1963.The department has continued to get funding under SAP-CAS programme of UGC. The department has also received funding from the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India under COSSIST (1984-1989) and FIST (2002-2007) for improving the infrastructure in research and teaching.

New The Department has been renewed as Centre of Advanced Study under Special Assistance Programme of the UGC for a period of 5 years , 1-4-2006 to 31-3-2011 with the financial assistance of Rs. 98,25,000/-. With the following thrust areas : Palaeontology - Stratigraphy - Petrology - Tectonics Environmental Geology - Hydrogeology - Engineering Geology. The UGC has also sanctioned 5 Fellowships under the Scheme entitled "UGC Research Fellowships in Sciences for Meritorius Students".

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Panjab University, Chandigarh
Campus Location Chandigarh, Punjab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Geology

Where is the Department of Geology located?

The Department of Geology is an academic teaching department of Panjab University, Chandigarh, located in Chandigarh, Punjab, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Geology are conducted as per Panjab University, Chandigarh 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 Panjab University, Chandigarh.