NBU Geography Department Siliguri: M.Sc, MA, PhD 2026

About Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal

The Geography and Applied Geography department of the University of North Bengal awards an M.Sc or MA, an M.Phil and a PhD at its campus near Siliguri.

The Department of Geography and Applied Geography is a postgraduate department of the University of North Bengal, located on the Raja Rammohunpur campus in Darjeeling district near Siliguri. The university lists its master’s programme as M.Sc / MA in Geography and Applied Geography, depending on the student’s background, along with an M.Phil and a PhD. Students apply for the master’s programme through the university online PG admission portal. The department suits graduates in geography from North Bengal, Sikkim and nearby states who want a public university option.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Master of Arts	Full-time	—	—	—	—
Master of Science	Full-time	—	—	—	—
Doctor of Philosophy	Full-time	—	—	—	—

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

PG applications (M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., LL.M., M.Tech, MBA, M.Pharm and others) are made on the University of North Bengal online admission portal each year. Selection follows the university admission notices for each programme. PhD admission is run separately through university PhD notifications.

Typical eligibility

Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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