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The Department of Geology in the Central University of South Bihar established in 2020 with the aim to nurture students to enhance their understanding about earth and trained our next generations of geoscientists to serve the society. The department has a brighter vision to engage the students in academic and research activities for better understanding of various aspects of applied geology and conduct inter- & intra-disciplinary research and training in Micropaleontology, Hydrogeology, Natural Hazards and Risk Management, Remote Sensing & GIS, Petrology, Geochemistry, Oceanography, River Basin Management.

The Department of Geology strives to achieve academic excellence and to produce geoscientists with world-class training.

The geoscientists can try to understand the situation and develop possible scenarios based on their geological knowledge. In this connection, the students of the Department of Geology, CUSB will be prompted to advance, knowledge and experience in the application of geological principles to the investigation of natural resources, the ability to interpret geologic maps correctly, to identify and explain the formation of rock suites, ore deposits, structures and rock-forming minerals, skills associated with the geological project management, supervision, and decision-making processes and ability to have good teamwork and leadership practices.

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Statutory bodies and committee

Board of Studies (BoS)

BoS is a statutory body for each department/centre, primarily responsible for syllabus design and regular update. As described in the Ordinance section 25.10,

The functions of the Board of Studies shall be:-

To recommend to the School Board, courses of studies offered by the Department/Centre and continue updating syllabus;
To take all steps in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations about teaching and evaluation of various courses/programmes of the Department/Centre;
To recommend to the School Board measures for the improvement of teaching and research in the Department/Centre;
To constitute panels of experts to be considered for appointment as Examiners, Board of Examiners for various courses/academic programmes and M.Phil./Ph.D. thesis representing various specializations of Departments/Centres; and
To perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the School Board, the Academic Council, the Executive Council and the Vice-Chancellor.

Notification of Constitution of Board of Studies

Department Committee (DC)

As enshrined in the Ordinace-26, the Department/Centre Committee (DC/CC) shall consist of the Head of the Department/Centre, as Chairperson ex-officio, and all faculty members of the Department/Centre.

26.2 The Department/Centre Committee shall have the following functions, namely–

To make proposals to the Board of Studies on academic programmes concerning teaching and research, and the creation, specialization and abolition of teaching posts;
To propose schemes for the maintenance and improvement of the standards of various programmes of study and research of the Department/Centre;
To apportion the teaching and co-curricular work of the Department/Centre among the teachers thereof and monitor the proper execution thereof;
To consider and decide on the assignment and utilisation of the space, equipment and other assets of the Department/Centre and other matters of general and academic interest of the Department/Centre;
To consider and recommend perspectives and major thrust areas for research and to propose research projects to be taken up by the members of the Department/Centre, individually/collectively;
To review and apprise the SRC/URC with the current status of research in Department/Centre;
To suggest to SRC/URC norms related to qualifications and research experience of a faculty to be recognized as a research degree supervisor and to constitute Department/Centre Research Degree Committee (DRC/CRC);
To suggest to University Admission, Teaching and Evaluation Committee (UATEC) on any issue related to admission, teaching, continuous evaluation in courses and students’ assessment of courses, offered by the Department/Centre to improve quality of education.
To constitute such Committee(s) comprising members of the Department/Centre, and if necessary external experts, for framing and implementation of rules and regulations related to admission, teaching, continuous evaluation, maintenance of students’ records including alumni affairs as well as promotion of research and development; and
To perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Ordinances or Regulations, or by the Vice- Chancellor/Dean/School Board from time to time.

Department Research Degree Committee (DRDC)

Departmental/Centre Research Degree Committee (DRDC/CRDC) deal with all matters connected with the Ph.D. Programme of the Department and report the matter to the University Research Degree Committee (URDC), as per University Ordinance-33. It consists of the Head of Department/Centre as Chairman and other faculties in the department.

Functions of DRDC/CRDC are as follows:

Allotment of Supervisor, Co-Supervisor, recording reasons for not admitting a candidate.
Recommendation for extension of time for submission of thesis
Recommendation to peruse a part of research outside the University
Approval of the Course Work
Assessment and Grading in Course Work
Monitoring the research progress of the candidate
Approval of Research plan proposal/language
Sanction of duty leave to the Ph.D. candidate
Assessment of Ph.D. work through pre-submission seminar
Maintaining the record of research paper publications of the candidate
11 Recommendation of panel of experts for thesis evaluation
Assessment of revised thesis for satisfactory compliance, if any
Arrangement of Viva-voce in the absence of the supervisor
Recommendation to waive the Viva-voce

Notification of Constitution of DRDC

Research Advisory Committee (RAC)

A Research Advisory Committee (RAC) is constituted for every research scholar admitted in PhD programme. The Committee would guide the research scholar to develop the study design and methodology of research and to To periodically review and assist in the progress of the research work of the research scholar. The committee shall have also have power to recommend the co-supervisor and cancellation of registration

Notification of Constitution of RAC for

PhD students Jan2019 batch
PhD Jul 2019 pdf
PhD Sep 2020 pdf

Miscellaneous Department Committees

Department Library Committee
Local Purchase Committee
Time Table & Workload Committee
Discipline committee
Student attendance and grievance committee
Department placement committee
Alumni committee
Seminar Committee

M.Sc. Geology

Objectives of the Program :
To nurture high quality trained manpower in Geosciences for solving real world problems and sustainable earth resources mapping and management.
Program Outcomes :
The M.Sc. in Geology program in Central University of South Bihar, designed to enrich the practical and theatrical understanding of students, to develop the overall skill for earth resources mapping and management. The program will help to solve the real world problems in the field of earth science and it’s also providing the opportunities of employability. After completing two years Program in Geology its helps students for success as a Geologist, Geochemist, Geophysicist and Hydrogeologist in many government sector, public sector, private sector, NGO, as consultant and research organizations etc.
Eligibilitym :
Bachelor's degree in Geology from any recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks for General / OBC candidates and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
Intake : 45

Doctor of Philosophy

Objectives of the Program:

The Ph.D. programme is designed to nurture bright scholars to impart high quality research in the field of earth sciences under the supervision of specialized faculty members of the university. The main objectives of the PH.D. Program are

To motivate the students to conduct research in close relation to sustainable development of earth resources and its management.
To encourage the students to conduct multi-disciplinary research in the field of Geology.
To provide research and educational opportunities in solving complex problems related to Earth Sciences for societal benefit.

b. Program Outcomes:

Ensure capability to perform research by applying scientific research methodology and place the results in a broader context
Develop a research-ethical attitude.
Ensure capacity to conceive, adapt and develop an independent investigation that meet the requirements embraced by international academic standards;
To develop the capacity to communicate the results of research work to other geologists, academic community and society
Development of skills for self-learning, practical application of theoretical knowledge, work on interdisciplinary problems.

c. Eligibility:
M.Sc. or MSc (tech)in Geology, M. Tech. Applied Geology & M.Sc./ M.Tech. in Remote Sensing and Geospatial Technology, P.G. pertaining inter- & intra-disciplinary subject with 55% in aggregate or its equivalent Grade B in UGC 7-point scale. A relaxation of 5% of marks from 55 to 50% or equivalent relaxation of Grade for SC/ST/OBC(Non creamy layer)/Differently abled candidates.