Farook college (Autonomous) Kozhikode B.Sc + M.Sc Geology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates who have passed Class 12 in the science stream from a recognised board with at least 50 percent aggregate are eligible for the 5-year integrated B.Sc and M.Sc Geology at Farook College. SC and ST candidates receive relaxation as per Kerala government norms. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks followed by a personal interview at the Department of Geology.

Ans. The total fee for the 5-year integrated B.Sc and M.Sc Geology at Farook College is INR 1,26,845 (about INR 25,369 per year) as reported for 2025-26. Examination fees, field-trip charges, and other costs are payable separately. Kerala government SC and ST scholarships and NSP minority scholarships are available for eligible students.

Ans. The 5-year integrated B.Sc and M.Sc Geology at Farook College covers mineralogy and crystallography, petrology, structural geology, palaeontology, stratigraphy, geomorphology, hydrogeology, economic and mining geology, remote sensing and GIS, and geochemistry, with extensive field work and a research dissertation in the postgraduate years under the University of Calicut autonomous curriculum.

Ans. Integrated B.Sc and M.Sc Geology graduates from Farook College work as geologists, hydrogeologists, mining and exploration geologists, and environmental and groundwater analysts. The Geological Survey of India, state mining and groundwater boards, oil and mineral exploration firms, and research institutes recruit geology postgraduates. GATE and UGC NET open PSU, research, and assistant professor roles.

Ans. Yes. Farook College holds NAAC A++ grade (2025 cycle) and is ranked 82nd overall by NIRF 2025. Established in 1948 and affiliated to the University of Calicut, Farook College is an autonomous government-aided minority institution in Kozhikode, Kerala, with a Department of Geology offering UG, PG, and integrated earth science programmes.