PG Diploma in Geo-Informatics at Central University of Punjab

If you are looking at PG Diploma in Geo-Informatics, Central University of Punjab in Punjab - Other runs it as a 1-year, full-time postgraduate course. The intake is 15 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹15,000 (roughly ₹15,000 a year).

Central University of Punjab is a other institute, founded in 2009. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Central University of Punjab — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Central University of Punjab before you pay anything.

To be considered for PG Diploma in Geo-Informatics, you usually need a bachelor's degree in a related subject. The minimum marks on record at Central University of Punjab are: X: 0.0, XII: 0.0, Graduation: 50.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Central University of Punjab's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to Central University of Punjab on its website (cup.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2022) show a median package of ₹6 lakh at Central University of Punjab. 123 of 892 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Central University of Punjab runs 3 PGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• PG Diploma in Data Sciences for Bioinformatics
• PG Diploma in Hindi Translation

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of PG Diploma in Geo-Informatics genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• Can you manage ₹15,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Central University of Punjab compare with other colleges offering PGD in and around Punjab - Other?