Which is better for a BSc in Geology Asutosh College or Presidency University Kolkata?

Presidency University ranks in the top 200 institutions by NIRF in 2020. Asutosh College on the other hand is a leading institution under Calcutta University that is most popularly known for its BSc programs.

Admissions:

Presidency University Kolkata:

• Students with a minimum score of 70% in 12th with mandatory subjects in PCM are eligible for taking admission to the BSc Geology program.

• The University conducts PUBDET for taking admission.

• The total seats available at Presidency University for BSc Geology is 25. The course fee is INR 6,375.

Asutosh College:

• Minimum 50% score in 12th with mandatory PCM is the required eligibility to take admission at Asutosh College. The admission is merit-based.

• There are a total of 65 seats available for BSc Geology at Asutosh College. The student intake for the program is 65. The course costs around INR 21,750.

Curriculum:

Presidency University Kolkata:

• The course curriculum is divided into two compulsory modules where students are taught a theory module for 4 credits and a practical module for 6 credits.

• Students are also required to submit a field report for three semesters which ensures clarity of fundamental concepts.

Asutosh College:

• The curriculum for Geology has been designed in such a way that students are allowed to choose between two major subject combinations which are Maths and Chemistry and Maths and Physics.

• The course structure focuses on a combination of foundation and core subjects with a mine visit program in collaboration with mining organizations such as TISCO and UCIL.

Faculty:

The faculty members within the Geology department at both the institute are all academic experts with years of experience within the field. Most of the faculty members have degrees from foreign universities and help students with queries and doubts.

Infrastructure:

Presidency University Kolkata:

• It has a state-of-the-art campus with modern infrastructure and updated facilities. It provides top-notch lab facilities including branded microscopes, fossils, and hand specimens.

• The classrooms are equipped with audio-visual aids in order to help students have a good educational experience.

Asutosh University:

It has updated and modern infrastructure with high-speed Wi-Fi access all across the campus and hostel facilities.

Placements:

Both Presidency University and Asutosh College offer good placement opportunities. The major recruiters at the institutes are Sigma, Deloitte, Wapcos, Kompass, etc.

Although most of the students choose to pursue higher studies.

Based on the given points, students can make a choice between the two institutions.