M.Sc. Geography at 18 Central Universities 2027: Seats and Fees

M.Sc. Geography: seats, fee and entrance at each university

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University	Programme	Seats	Fee as printed	Entrance
Allahabad UniversityPrayagraj, Uttar Pradesh	M.A. / M.Sc. Geography Eligibility A three-year bachelor's degree (B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com., pass or honours) from the University of Allahabad or a university recognised by the UGC. Final-year students can apply. Geography must have been one of the candidate's subjects in the final year of B.A. or B.Sc., or the honours main subject. Full details at Allahabad	283	Not printed	PGAT-I (university entrance test)
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal UniversitySrinagar, Uttarakhand	M.A./M.Sc. Geography (2 Year)4 semesters Eligibility M.Sc.: B.Sc. with a major or minor in Geography with 45% marks for General, OBC and EWS candidates and 40% for SC and ST candidates. M.A.: B.A. or B.Sc. with a major or minor in Geography with 45% marks for General, OBC and EWS candidates and 40% for SC and ST candidates. Full details at HNBGU	149	Tuition Rs. 1,200 a year for M.A. and Rs. 1,800 for M.Sc.	UET 2026
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6	M.A./M.Sc. Geography2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility For the Master of Science in Geography: For NEP-based Graduates Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geography as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Geography at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geography or studied Geography in all the semester/years of Bachelor of Science degree with a ... Full details at BHU	136	Rs. 2,000 per semester	CUET (PG) HUQP08
Central University of HaryanaMahendergarh, Haryana	M.Sc. (Geography) Eligibility Bachelor's degree from any recognized University with a minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate. (Relaxation of 5% to SC, ST, PwD and OBC non-creamy layer candidates.) Full details at CUH	50	Rs. 17,156 in the first year	CUET (PG) HUQP08
Dr. Hari Singh Gour UniversitySagar, Madhya Pradesh	M.A. / M.Sc. Geography4 semesters Eligibility Graduation with Geography: at least 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA for Unreserved, EWS and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates. A relaxation of 5% marks is given to SC, ST and PwD candidates. Age limit on 31 July 2026: 27 years for UR, EWS and OBC candidates and 32 years for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at DHSGU	50	Rs. 3,105 (M.A.) or Rs. 4,105 (M.Sc.) in the first semester	CUET (PG) HUQP08
Central University of South BiharGaya, Bihar	M.A./M.Sc. Geography4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor's Degree in Geography from any recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks for General/OBC/EWS candidates and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates. Full details at CUSB	45	Rs. 12,600 at admission (fee structure of 2025-26)	CUET (PG) HUQP08
Manipur UniversityImphal, Manipur	M.A. / M.Sc. Geography4 semesters Eligibility Three-year bachelor's degree from a recognised university with 45% marks in Honours or Major in Geography, or 50% marks in the subject for candidates without Honours or Major. Minimum for all two-year programmes: 50% in aggregate for UR and EWS candidates and 45% for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates. Full details at Manipur Univ	42	Rs. 7,260 at admission	CUET (PG)
Central University of PunjabBathinda, PunjabNIRF #77	M.A. / M.Sc. Geography4 semesters Eligibility M.A.: bachelor's degree in Arts with Geography as main subject. M.Sc.: bachelor's degree in Science with Geography as main subject. Both with 50% marks from a recognised Indian or foreign university. The minimum is 45% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and PwD candidates. Full details at CUP	40	Rs. 20,475 in the first semester	CUET (PG)
Central University of Tamil NaduTiruvarur, Tamil NaduNIRF #83	M.Sc. Geography Eligibility B.A. or B.Sc. with Geography as the main or an ancillary subject. Minimum marks: 55% for the General category, 50% for EWS and OBC (non-creamy layer) and 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at CUTN	38	Rs. 22,320 in the first semester	CUET (PG) HUQP08
Indira Gandhi National Tribal UniversityAmarkantak, Madhya Pradesh	M.A. / M.Sc. Geography2 years Eligibility Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC candidates and 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at IGNTU	38	Rs. 3,600 in the first semester	CUET (PG) HUQP08
Jamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiNIRF #4	M.A./M.Sc. (Geography)4 semesters Eligibility (i) B.A./B.Sc.(Hons.) Geography, three years course with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR (ii) B.A/B.Sc. with not less than 55% marks in Geography and 50% marks in aggregate. Full details at JMI	35	Rs. 10,775 a year	JMI entrance test, 29 April 2026
Central University of KarnatakaKalaburagi, Karnataka	M.Sc. Geography2 years Eligibility Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for OBC non-creamy layer, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant candidates). The exact subject requirement is printed in the prospectus. A one-year programme is also offered to holders of the four-year (Honours or Research) degree in the subject. Full details at CUK	33	Rs. 31,120 in the first year	CUET (PG)
Nagaland UniversityLumami, Nagaland	M.A. / M.Sc. Geography2 years Eligibility Bachelor's degree with Major or Honours in the subject concerned with 50% marks; 5% relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and PwD candidates. Graduates of colleges affiliated to Nagaland University get a 10% weightage of bonus marks in the merit index. Full details at Nagaland University	33	Rs. 9,050 in the first semester	Admission test or interview by the department
Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarh, Uttar PradeshNIRF #10	M.Sc. / M.A. Geography2 Semesters Eligibility B.A. / B.Sc. of 04-year duration (NSQF Level 6) or an equivalent examination with at least 55% marks (or its equivalent grade) in aggregate having studied Geography as a Major or Minor subject at the undergraduate level. Full details at AMU	32	Rs. 16,500 at admission	Departmental test
Assam UniversitySilchar, AssamNIRF #97	M.A. / M.Sc. Geography (Diphu Campus) Eligibility A candidate must have passed three-year degree (TDC) examination with Geography as honors / major subject from a UGC recognized university. Candidates without CUET score shall not be considered eligible for admission. Full details at AUS	28	Rs. 18,580 payable at admission	CUET (PG)
Sikkim UniversityGangtok, Sikkim	M.A. / M.Sc. Geography4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor's degree in Geography, Earth Sciences or Environmental Science with 50% marks in aggregate for General candidates and 45% for SC, ST, OBC and Differently Abled candidates. Full details at Sikkim Univ	27	Rs. 7,408 at admission	CUET (PG)
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal UniversitySrinagar, Uttarakhand	M.A./M.Sc. Geography (1 Year)2 semesters Eligibility Four-year bachelor's (Hons.) degree with a major or minor in Geography with 40% marks for General, OBC and EWS candidates; relaxation for SC and ST candidates as per university rules. Full details at HNBGU	15	Tuition Rs. 1,200 a year for M.A. and Rs. 1,800 for M.Sc.	UET 2026
Indira Gandhi National Open UniversityNew Delhi	M.Sc. (Geography)2 years Eligibility Graduate in any stream. Full details at IGNOU	Not printed	Rs. 14,200 a year	Direct admission, no entrance test
North Eastern Hill UniversityShillong, Meghalaya	M.A. / M.Sc. Geography4 semesters Eligibility A three-year bachelor's degree (Major) in Geography with at least 50% marks (relaxable up to 5% for SC and ST candidates). Full details at NEHU	Not printed	Rs. 1,200 tuition and lab a semester	CUET (PG)

How M.Sc. Geography seats are filled

CUET (PG) paper named for this course: HUQP08 at 6 universities. CUET PG guide, dates and syllabus

M.Sc. Geography by state

Uttar Pradesh 3 Madhya Pradesh 2 Delhi 2 Uttarakhand 1 Haryana 1 Bihar 1 Manipur 1 Punjab 1 Tamil Nadu 1 Karnataka 1 Nagaland 1 Assam 1 Sikkim 1 Meghalaya 1

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Questions about M.Sc. Geography

How many Central Universities offer M.Sc. Geography?

18 Central Universities offer M.Sc. Geography in 2026-27: Allahabad, HNBGU, BHU, CUH, DHSGU, CUSB, Manipur Univ, CUP, CUTN, IGNTU, JMI, CUK, Nagaland University and AMU and 4 more, all in the table above.

How many seats does M.Sc. Geography have in Central Universities?

1,074 seats are printed for M.Sc. Geography at 16 Central Universities. The largest intakes are at Allahabad (283), HNBGU (164), BHU (136), CUH (50) and DHSGU (50). 2 more universities offer the course without printing an intake.

Which entrance exam is needed for M.Sc. Geography in Central Universities?

Admission to M.Sc. Geography is through CUET (PG) (12 universities), the university's own entrance test (5 universities) and merit, interview or direct admission (1 university). The CUET (PG) paper named is HUQP08 (6 universities). A university can ask for a different paper, so check the row of the one you want.

What is the fee of M.Sc. Geography in Central Universities?

Each university prints its fee on its own basis (a semester, a year, at admission or the whole programme), so the table gives every fee as printed and does not rank them. 18 of the 19 programmes here have a printed fee.

In which states can I study M.Sc. Geography at a Central University?

M.Sc. Geography is offered at Central Universities in 14 states and union territories. The most choices are in Uttar Pradesh (3), Madhya Pradesh (2), Delhi (2), Uttarakhand (1), Haryana (1) and Bihar (1).

What is the eligibility for M.Sc. Geography?

Eligibility is set by each university: the qualifying degree or subjects, the minimum marks and the relaxation for reserved categories differ. Open "Eligibility" under a programme in the table for that university's rule, or the programme's page for the full text.

How to read these figures

Seats are the intake the university has printed for the programme. Where a university prints none, the cell says so and the programme is left out of the totals.
Fee is shown exactly as printed, with its basis (a semester, a year, at admission, the whole programme or a credit). Two fees on different bases are not ranked against each other.
Entrance is the route the university names for that programme this year. The CUET (PG) paper code is shown where the university lists one.
Each row opens the programme's own page on this site, with its seat matrix, eligibility and the document the figures were read from.
Figures of the 2026-27 admission cycle; where a university has not printed that year's, of its latest prospectus. 2027 admission has not opened at most universities yet. Last data update: 13 November 2026.