JNU- MA Geography Entrance Exam

The Jawaharlal Nehru University conducts this entrance examination for admission to MA in Geography. In order to appear for the entrance exam, it is important to pass the Bachelors course. There are two parts in the entrance test. The first is the objective test and the second is the theory paper. Based on those who clear the entrance exam is called for final interview and thereafter the final selection is made. Details of the exam are given below.

Structure and pattern of JNU- MA Geography Entrance Exam
The objective type questions are divided into IV units. The 1st Unit is based on the general principles of physical, human and regional geography. The 2nd Unit comprises of 1) The principles of geomorphology, climatology, oceanography and biogeography, 2) The Principles of human geography, economic geography, population geography and human settlements, 3) The Regional geography of India-like the physiographic divisions, patterns and levels of development of agriculture and industries, the growth of population and urbanization. Unit 3 deals with the Principles of Cartography- Scales and map projections: Topographical maps of India. Unit 4 is about Statistical Methods- frequency distribution; graphical representations; measures of central tendencies dispersion etc. The theory paper is about the principles in human geography, oceanography, topography and climatology.

Qualification criteria of JNU- MA Geography Entrance Exam
Candidates who wish to join for M.A. Geography must have a Bachelor's degree in the 10+2+3 pattern of education in any discipline with a minimum of 45% marks.

Application procedure of JNU- MA Geography Entrance Exam
Candidates can get their application forms by direct payment of the cash or cheque at the University or by post. Those who are interested to receive the form through post should send a request letter for it along with a demand draft and a self addressed envelope. The applicants are also advised to provide their registration number at the top part of the letter and their specimen signature at the back side of the DD.

Contact details of JNU- MA Geography Entrance Exam

• Address: Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi - 110 067
• Phone No: 91-11-26717676, 26717557
• Fax No: 91-11-26717601

Website of JNU- MA Geography Entrance Exam
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