BA (Hons.) Geography: Admission 2025, Eligibility, Entrance Exam, Salary, Career Scope

Updated on Mar 21, 2025

Poulomi Dey

BA (Hons.) Geography is a 3 years undergraduate course that focuses on the study of the earth's landscape and human & environmental interaction. This course provides knowledge regarding physical & human geography and Geographic Information Systems. Students pursuing BA (Hons.) Geography can gain practical and theoretical knowledge to analyse geographical phenomena.

Aspirants must complete 10+2 (preferably in the arts stream) from a recognised board are eligible for Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Geography course. Admission to the 3 years UG program is based on merit or entrance exam, depending on the institution. Scores of CUET UG, LPU NEST, and AMU Entrance are some of the exams that are considered for admission to BA (Hons.) Geography.

BA (Hons.) Geography graduates have diverse job opportunities. Some of the job roles include Urban planners, Remote sensing specialists, Environmental managers, Geographic information system (GIS) specialists, climatologists and much more. The average salary of a BA (Hons.) Geography early graduates range between INR 2.07 LPA and INR 4.91 LPA.

BA (Hons.) Geography Highlights

The table below shows some of the highlights of BA (Hons.) Geography program:

Category	Details
Course Name	BA (Hons.) Geography
Duration	3 years
Eligibility	10+2 in any stream (preferably with geography) from a recognized board.
Admission Process	Merit-based / Entrance Exam.
Exams	CUET UG, LPU NEST, etc.
Average Course Fee	INR 3-10 LPA
Career Prospects	Cartographer, GIS Analyst, Environmental Consultant, Urban Planner, Climatologist.

What is BA (Hons.) Geography?

BA (Hons) Geography or Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Geography is an undergraduate course which provides information related to various Geographical aspects of the earth. The three-year course is planned in such a way that students gain theoretical as well as practical knowledge regarding GIS and Remote Sensing.

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Geography course is designed for candidates with past 10+2 preferably in the Arts stream. Students having practical knowledge of Remote sensing and spiritual analysis ensures career opportunities in different private or government sector organisations.

Why Study BA (Hons.) Geography?

BA (Hons) in Geography is considered one of the valuable courses for those who are Interested in knowing more about earth's physical and human Geography. The program helps to analyse global issues related to climate change, urban planning etc. After the completion of the course BA (Hons) Geography graduates have several job opportunities in disaster management, environmental analysis and much more. Due to technological advancement in remote sensing and GIS, BA (Hons) Geography graduates are in high demand.

BA (Hons.) Geography Admission Process

The admission process for a BA (Hons) in Geography varies, but the basic steps remain the same. Candidates interested in a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Geography can follow the below-mentioned steps:

Visit the official website of the institution.
Fill out the application form with the required details.
Appear for the entrance examination (if any).

Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview. Further, the merit list will be announced by the institution based on the academic marks/entrance exam/interview performance.

BA (Hons.) Geography Eligibility

Aspirants interested in pursuing a BA (Hons) in Geography must meet the below-mentioned eligibility criteria:

Passed 10+2 preferably in the Arts stream from a recognized board.
Minimum of 50-60% marks, which may vary for different institutions.

BA (Hons.) Geography Entrance Exam

Admission to the BA (Hons) in Geography program is based on merit/ entrance exams conducted by the institute or university. Details about the entrance examination are mentioned below:

Entrance Exam	Exam Date (Tentative)
CUET	May 8 to June 1, 2025
LPU NEST (for scholarship)	Ongoing
AMU Admission Test	To be announced

BA (Hons.) Geography Syllabus

The syllabus for the BA Honours Geography program is similar for the majority of the colleges. The table below shows the semester-wise curriculum of the course:

Sem 1	Sem 2
Introduction to Geography	Contemporary Issues in Geography
Geo-Tectonics and Geomorphology	Climatology and Oceanography
Disaster Management	Rural Development
Language (English/Hindi/N H+MB)	Environmental Science

Sem 3	Sem 4
Biogeography	Geography of Three Northern Continents
Geography of India	Geography of Three Southern Continents
Geography of Jharkhand	Geography of Travel and Tourism
Climate Change: Vulnerability and Adaptation	Sustainable Development
Environment and Public Health	Constitution of India and Human Rights

Sem 5	Sem 6
Human Geography	Environmental Geography
Economic Geography	Regional Development and Planning
Population Geography/ Settlement Geography/ Urban Geography	Social Geography/ Cultural Geography/ Tribal Geography
Agricultural Geography/ Soil Geography/ Industrial Geography	Political Geography/ Resource Geography/ Applied Geography

Top Colleges in India for BA (Hons.) Geography

Some of the Top colleges offering BA (Hons) Geography are mentioned below:

College	Fees	NIRF Ranking
Sharda University	INR 1,25,000	86
NIILM University	INR 34,000	-
Amity University	INR 1,03,500	32
Sanskriti University	INR 50,000	-
Kirori Mal College	INR 28,150	9
Aditi Mahavidyalaya	INR 4,630	-
G.V.M.Girls College	INR 1,145	-
PT. Neki Ram Sharma Govt. College	INR 1,110	-
Uttar Banga Maheshwari College	INR 50,400	-

BA (Hons.) Geography Jobs

BA (Hons.) Geography graduates have various job options in private and government organisations. The graduates can work in departments/ sectors like Rural development, Oil drilling and mining, Agricultural Research, Solid waste management and much more. Some of the popular job roles with the average salary as per Payscale are mentioned below:

Job Role	<1 year	1-4 years	5-9 years	10-19 years
Geomorphologist	INR 4.91 LPA	INR 4.3 LPA	INR 8.4 LPA	INR 10 LPA
Urban planner	INR 4.4 LPA	INR 5.27 LPA	INR 7.37 LPA	INR 7.80 LPA
Surveyor	INR 2.46 LPA	INR 2.98 LPA	INR 3.5 LPA	INR 3.91 LPA
Environmental Consultant	INR 3.32 LPA	INR 4.26 LPA	INR 6.64 LPA	INR 10 LPA
GIS analyst	INR 2.07 LPA	INR 2.65 LPA	INR 5 LPA	INR 6 LPA

BA (Hons.) Geography Future Scopes

BA (Hons.) Geography graduates can pursue higher education like MA or M.Sc in geography, remote sensing, environmental science and much more. The other future scope for BA (Hons.) Geography graduates are mentioned below:

Graduates can enroll for short-term courses in GIS, Remote Sensing data analysis, etc.
Candidate can prepare for the government examination light UPSC, and SSC for Geography related roles.
Graduates Have the opportunity to work in international organisations that focus on climate change sustainability and urban development.

BA (Hons.) Geography FAQ

What is the eligibility for BA (Hons.) Geography?

Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board, preferably with geography are eligible to apply. Also, candidates must have a minimum of 50% to 60% marks to be eligible for the admission process.

Is Geography a good career option after Class 12?

Yes, Candidates interested in gaining knowledge in the field of geography can pursue the three-year BA (Hons.) Geography program. After the completion of the course, the graduates have diverse job opportunities in urban planning, disaster management, GIS and much more.

What skills can I develop after my BA (Hons.) Geography?

The BA (Hons.) Geography course curriculum is designed in such a way that candidates develop several skills which help them to get high-paying jobs. Some of the skills include spatial analysis, remote sensing, GIS and much more.

What is the scope of a BA in Geography (Hons)?

BA Geography (Hons) graduates can work as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst, Urban planner, Surveyor, Agricultural Research and much more.

What is the average-paying Geography job?

After completing a BA in Geography (Hons), the candidates can work as a Geologist having an average salary of INR 6.76 LPA. Apart from this, the average salary for a GIS Manager is INR 5.37 LPA and INR 6.2 LPA for Urban Planner.

What subjects are offered under BA in Geography (Hons)?

Several subjects are offered for the BA in Geography (Hons), details are mentioned below: