Hi Arti, LPU is one of the top ranking university of the country. LPU does offer BA Hons in Geography. LPU's BA program provides a broad exposure to Liberal Arts, allowing students to choose three social sciences areas along with skill enhancement courses, compulsory basic and advanced English Communication, projects, and EVS courses. The eligibility criteria for admission is a pass in class 12, and scholarships on the fee are available through LPUNEST. The BA course offers various subjects, and students can choose a combination of three subjects, with two majors in the first term and one minor (GE) in the second term. The subjects available for selection include History, Political Science, Psychology, Geography, Sociology, Public Administration, Mathematics, Computer Application, Commerce, and any one from Economics, Journalism, or Physical Education. Compulsory courses include EVS, Basic English Communication (Term-I), and Advanced English Communication (Term-II). The program incorporates industry interaction through tie-ups, content delivery by industry experts, collaborative projects, and internships that provide hands-on real-life experiences. Additionally, students can opt for undergraduate research by studying four courses as Open Minor or Generic elective courses, with the final year Capstone project associated with the research option. The highest salary received by an LPU BA student was 10 LPA. Notable companies such as Cognizant, Accenture, DXC Technology, Forbes Marshall, Capgemini, Virtusa, and many others have recruited LPU BA graduates, showcasing the program's alignment with industry needs.

Hi there, LPU offers MA in Geography as well. The admission for academic session 2024-25 has begun. You can register on the LPU website and book the LPUNEST slot. You can book your seat after qualifying your exam by paying an amount of Rs 10000 which is refundable. However, you need to fulfil other criteria of admission as well at the time of final admission. LPU is a NAAC ++ accredited university and one of the largest private universities of the country. Recently the Indian Science Congress was held at LPU. The university is 24 in the recent NIRF ranking. Good Luck

Hello Arti,

After graduation, you will get the limited options to make a career in geography subject. You may choose the teaching after BA in geography. if you want to go for the Higher studies, you will get more option to make a career. After studying Geography you can opt one of the options from the following: Town Planner Environmental Consultant GIS Officer Architect, Researcher, scientist Teaching or lectureship Urban planner and many more as discussed in the another answer by youngBuzz counselor. After post graduation in Geography you will be eligible for assistant professor in universities on institutes, or also eligible for research. The UGC NET exam is held for the eligibility of candidates for assistant professor and junior research fellowship. The minimum UGC NET eligibility is master's degree with minimum 55% marks from UGC recognized university. So it will be beneficial to appear for NET exam after your PG. It will also make you eligible for administration job, counselors, author, research, fellowship and many more opportunities. Hop it will help you. All the best!!

Except teaching, there is no direct career option after a BA in Geography but if you can complete your Master degree/ Post Graduate Diploma in a specialized area, you will have good opportunities.

You can get a job as a Cartographer, Computer cartographer, Climatologist, Teacher, Economic geographer, Environmental analyst, GIS specialist, Urban planner, Regional Planner, Population scientist, Earth scientist, Meteorologist, Political geographer, Resource planning analyst, Location or site analyst, Remote sensing specialist, Naturalist in one of the following organizations.

Various government, Semi-government and autonomous research institutions 



Various Universities, deemed Universities and colleges in teaching and research like Indian Institute of Science, IITs, Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Mumbai University and Anna University.



In non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in population control and related sectors.



In Government Ministries and Directorates.



Environmental ministries and other government department and agencies 



Pollution control Boards



NGOs  working in the environment sector



Environment management consultant firms

An Urban planner and regional planner find job in: -

Urban development organizations



Govt. departments and agencies, 



Research organizations



Municipal corporations 

Urban development organizations 

Housing Development organizations 

Real Estate Development  companies 

The prospects of geographers lie in the uses of newer technologies like remote sensing, GIS, and others. Options in India are limited but you can try to go to USA after your MA or to UK after your BA for higher studies. Research options in USA and UK are very exciting.

Some examples of the research areas for example, are:

Spatial Analysis and Remote Sensing (SULA)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Study of Earth from Space (SES)

Research on SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) polarimetry, SAR interferometry,

Microwave radiometry,

Sea ice, plants and soil mapping,

Aerodynamic roughness and the dynamics of sand dunes.

Atmospheric remote sensing of clouds, rain and turbulence using Doppler polarization radar and other remote sensing instrument. Radiometric Calibration and Development

Solar Backscatter Ultraviolet (SSBUV) experiments.

Landscape modeling of vegetation, hydrology, and climatology.