Aryabhatta School of Earth Sciences, Silchar

Aryabhatta School of Earth Sciences traces its origin to 2009, Silchar. A constituent college of Assam University, this institution specialises in earth sciences education and research. It occupies a sprawling campus spread over 600 acres, thus offering adequate space for academic and research activities.

With a faculty strength of 3 dedicated professionals, the school runs 2 programmes in Applied Geology at the postgraduate and doctoral levels. The institute has been recognised as one that would provide quality earth sciences education for potential careers in geology and related fields. Aryabhatta School of Earth Sciences possesses a gamut of facilities to support its academic mission.

The central library was introduced in December 2007. It boasts of more than 13,571 books that include textbooks and reference materials. It provides reading facility, open access system, and photocopying services. The library has got 23 journals for which it ensures subscriptions. Moreover, through DELNET and UGC-INFONET consortia, the library avails of the e-journals.

In addition to this, the school boasted some well-equipped laboratories for practical learning and research. Campus-wide WiFi and robust IT infrastructure with high-bandwidth connectivity would benefit the students. The welfare of students is taken care of by providing hostel facilities, sporting facilities, a gymnasium, and a health centre with 24-hour ambulance service.

The institution offers two courses in Applied Geology. M. Sc. Applied Geology is two-year programme with 31 students' intake capacity, while six-year research-oriented Ph. D. Applied Geology programme is prescribed. It would prove advantageous for the students if the school emphasises applied geology, thus better putting them in a position to execute both academic research and industry requirements in earth sciences.

The central institute, Assam University, centrally executes entry processes to the Aryabhatta School of Earth Sciences. A candidate who has obtained a bachelor's degree in the field of geology and any related fields will be considered eligible for the M. Sc. Applied Geology course. Degree Name Total Number of Seats M.

Sc Applied Geology 31 According to the research admission rules of the university, admission to the Ph. D. course may involve entering into test and interview processes. For specific dates and procedures of admission, which tend to vary yearly, applicants can visit the website of Assam University.