BSc Geology | TU

The Bachelor of Science in Geology (BSc Geology) is an undergraduate program offered by Tribhuvan University (TU), managed by the Institute of Science and Technology (IoST). It is a four-year annual degree program that includes theory, laboratory practicals, fieldwork, and thesis writing. The duration of the BSc in Geology program was changed from three years to four years in 2069 BS (2012 AD) to provide students with an international standard of education at a reasonable price in Nepal.

The Bachelor of Science in Geology program focuses on the study of the physical and chemical nature, structure, and geological processes of the Earth. It provides a comprehensive understanding of earth surface processes, earth materials, tectonics, rock-forming processes, and paleontology. The program covers various areas of specialization, including petroleum geology, volcanology, structural geology, hydrology, sedimentary geology, and climate change. It is a rigorous program designed for students who have a keen interest and passion for studying the Earth, its formation, natural resources, and environmental hazards.

The objectives of BSc Geology program are asfollows:

1. Completion of 10+2 or equivalent from the Higher Secondary Education Board, with a specialization in the Physical or Biological group in Science.
2. Having taken extra Mathematics or an equivalent subject.
3. Attainment of a minimum aggregate score of 50% from any Board/University recognized by Tribhuvan University (TU).
4. Alternatively, obtaining a minimum grade of C in three subjects in the A-Level examination.

Admission Procedure:

The admission procedure for the Bachelor of Science in Geology program typically follows the steps outlined below:

• Collecting the Application Form: Prospective students can collect the application form directly from the reception of the affiliated campus or download it from the websites of the affiliated campus.
• Submission of Application: The filled-in application form, along with photocopies of the required mark sheets, and the specified amount of cash or payable deposit slip in the name or account of the affiliated campus, should be submitted before the specified due date.
• Entrance Exam: Applicants are required to appear in the entrance exam conducted by the Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, and pass the exam to be eligible for admission.
• Merit List and Admission: The merit list of applicants based on their performance in the entrance exam will be published. Applicants can seek admission to the Bachelor of Science in Geology program according to their ranking on the merit list at Tribhuvan University and its affiliated campuses.
• Required Documents: During the admission process, the following documents are typically required to be submitted:
• Copy of a Character Certificate
• Copy of a School Leaving Certificate (SLC) or equivalent mark sheet
• Copy of a 10+2 (HSEB) or equivalent transcript
• Migration Certificate
• One color stamp-size photograph for the College ID Card and two color passport-size photographs for College Records
• Copy of a Citizenship Certificate or Passport (for Foreign Students only)
• Course Commencement: The Bachelor of Science in Geology program usually commences in the month of Kartik/Mangsir each year.

Note: Students who have completed their grade 11 board exams and are awaiting the results of grade 12 can also fill out the application form for the Bachelor of Science in Geology program and appear in the entrance test. Applicants should submit their mark sheet of the +2 exam before the results of the entrance examination are announced or during the admission process.