Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Environment Education and Research (BVIEER)

The candidate should have passed M.Sc./ B.Sc./ B.Sc. (Applied) in Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Physics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Geography, Forestry, Wildlife Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Agriculture, Oceanography, Marine Sciences, Bioinformatics, B. F.Sc. (Fisheries Science), B. Arch., B. A. Geography, B.E. in Mechanical, Civil, IT, Computer, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunications, Environment with atleast 50% (45% in case of SC / ST candidates) in the aggregate undergraduate/ postgraduate marks

2 years

Admission to the course is based on a Common Entrance test

The M.Sc. in Geoinformatics aims to provide conceptual knowledge on GIS, remote sensing and related fields, Information Technology, and hands-on training in GIS, remote sensing, data interpretation, digital image processing, digital photogrammetry, digital cartography and GPS. The course contents have been designed keeping view the emerging trends in the field of Geoinformatics and the increasing needs of skilled manpower.

The candidate needs to have completed a two year Masters degree in a related discipline.

Admission to the Doctorate Program in Geoinformatics requires the following:
. Eligibility of the candidate based on the eligibility criteria mentioned above
. Submission of application form and payment of application fee
. Merit obtained in the PhD Entrance Exam conducted every year at the Bharati Vidyapeeth University (questions based on the syllabus for the Masters in Environment Science)
. Presentation of Thesis Topic and Interview Process carried out at the Institute based on the entrance exam results
. Submission of Research Plan to the Institute

The Ph.D program consists of coursework and thesis research and presentation. The course work will consist of three papers
1.Tools and Techniques in Environmental Science ; 2.Quantitative Analysis Techniques ; 3.Literature Review
All the three papers are compulsory. The duration of the course work will be one semester. Each paper will be taught for minimum of 50 hours and maximum of 60 hours. The 3rd paper" Reviewing of Published Research Work" in the area of the students Ph. D. topic will be a continuous process. In Paper I the student should select practicals to cover a 60 hour period. The selection of the practical will be done based on the research topic in consultation with the respective guide and the HOD/ Director