UPES B.Sc Geology FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Hons Geology at UPES?
Ans. The total tuition and academic service fee for B.Sc Hons Geology at UPES is INR 20.40 Lakhs for the 4-year programme. Fees are paid in semester-wise instalments across 8 semesters as per the UPES fee schedule. A refundable caution fee of INR 20,000 is charged separately and returned on programme completion. Hostel accommodation is optional and not included in this total.
Ques. What subjects are required for B.Sc Hons Geology at UPES?
Ans. Candidates must have studied Physics and Chemistry in Class XII, along with either Mathematics or Biology. English must be a major subject in Class XII. A minimum of 50% marks is required in both Class X and Class XII. Both PCM and PCB stream students are eligible, making this programme accessible to a broad range of science candidates.
Ques. What entrance exam is needed for B.Sc Geology at UPES?
Ans. UPES accepts CUET-UG scores for B.Sc Hons Geology admission. Students without a CUET-UG score can be considered through a UPES Personal Interview conducted by the admissions team. The CUET-UG exam was held from May 11 to 31, 2026, and results were declared on June 14, 2026. The UPES application portal is open until July 31, 2026.
Ques. What are the career prospects after B.Sc Hons Geology from UPES?
Ans. Graduates of B.Sc Hons Geology from UPES can pursue careers in petroleum exploration, geo-informatics, environmental consulting, and mining. UPES encourages graduates to pursue an M.Sc or M.Tech in Geosciences for stronger career outcomes. The programme’s energy sector focus opens pathways to oil and gas companies, geological survey organisations, and geoscience research institutions in India and abroad.
Ques. What scholarships are available for B.Sc Geology students at UPES?
Ans. UPES offers a merit scholarship with 50% tuition fee waiver for students with 80% or above in Class X and XII and SGPA 8.0 or above each semester. Female students are eligible for a 25% girl child scholarship. Uttarakhand domicile students can avail a 25% to 35% tuition fee waiver on submitting a valid state domicile certificate at the time of admission confirmation.
Ques. What is the 3+1 format of B.Sc Hons Geology at UPES?
Ans. The B.Sc Hons Geology at UPES follows a 3+1 format under NEP 2020 spanning 4 years. The first three years cover core geological sciences including structural geology, mineralogy, petrology, stratigraphy, hydrogeology, palaeontology, and remote sensing. The fourth year is a dedicated honors research year where students can specialise in petroleum geology, geo-informatics, or engineering geology through a supervised research project.
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