Aliah University Kolkata M.Sc Geography: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Geography at Aliah University is INR 9,800 for the two-year programme, payable as INR 5,500 in the first year and INR 4,300 in the second year. As a government minority university, Aliah University maintains very affordable postgraduate science fees. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm current fees with Aliah University admissions before joining.

Ans. Admission to M.Sc Geography at Aliah University is through AUAT 2026 (Aliah University Admission Test, PG category). Candidates apply at aliah.ac.in. AUAT PG applications are open from April 17 to June 15, 2026. Eligibility requires a B.Sc with Geography as a principal subject and at least 50% aggregate marks.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc or B.Sc Hons degree with Geography as a principal subject from a UGC-recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B). A valid AUAT 2026 PG score is required. Candidates in their final year of B.Sc may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the minimum marks criterion.

Ans. M.Sc Geography at Aliah University covers physical geography, human geography, GIS, remote sensing, cartography, environmental geography, urban geography, and regional planning. Practical sessions include GIS software, field surveys, and satellite image analysis. The two-year programme prepares students for roles in planning departments, environmental services, spatial research, and higher academic pursuits.

Ans. M.Sc Geography graduates from Aliah University can pursue careers as geographer, GIS analyst, urban planner, university lecturer, and environmental consultant. State survey departments, urban development bodies, environmental agencies, and remote-sensing organisations offer roles for M.Sc Geography holders. UGC-NET in Geography qualifies graduates for assistant professor positions in colleges and universities.

Ans. M.Sc Geography students at Aliah University can apply for the WB Aikyashree Scholarship for minority community students through wbmdfcscholarship.in, WB SC/ST and OBC post-matric scholarships via oasis.gov.in, the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) for minority postgraduate students via the UGC portal, and the Central Sector Scheme at scholarships.gov.in. CSIR-JRF via UGC-CSIR-NET is also available for science postgraduate students.