Geo Informatics

What is Geo Informatics

Geoinformatics is a course that deals with the science and technology which uses and also develops information science to look after the problems of geography, geosciences and cartography and branches related to science and engineering.

The geoinformatics course covers subjects that deal with advanced lessons in space technologies, geospatial models, analysis networks, etc. It gives the students a broad aspect of how geoinformatics is helping to learn new things in Geography, etc.

The course can be pursued as both Bachelors in geoinformatics and Masters in geoinformatics. The candidate can pursue the geoinformatics course as he/she wishes to pursue it. The students who wish to study and also bring a change in the development of geo-information should pursue this course.

After pursuing a geoinformatics course, the candidates are hired as GIS Analyst, GIS Technician, Geologist, etc. The candidate gets a fair knowledge about all the aspects of the course and enhances the skills of the students. 

Eligibility Criteria (UG & PG) of Geo Informatics

The minimum eligibility for any course is a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or equivalent.

For Undergraduates

The candidates who wish to pursue a geoinformatics course as an Undergraduate, then the candidate must have passed 10+2 with minimum qualifying marks. The candidate should have Chemistry, Physics and Biology as a part of their core subjects. 

There are universities that conduct entrance examinations based on the candidate's procured admission. The minimum percentile for procuring admission is 50%. 

For Postgraduates

The candidates who wish to pursue this geoinformatics course as a Postgraduate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in the same field with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or equivalent. 

The universities conduct entrance examinations based on which the admission is granted to the candidate. The candidate should fit the minimum eligibility criteria to get admission in the college or university. 

Entrance Exams for Geoinformatics

In order to pursue any course, it is important for the candidate to appear for the entrance exam in order to procure admission to the course. Some of the entrance examinations for geoinformatics course are:

• JEE Advanced - Joint Entrance Examination is an examination that is conducted annually in India. The purpose of this examination is to procure admission in the undergraduate engineering science courses.
  
  

• GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is an examination that is conducted to obtain admission in postgraduate engineering admissions for engineering courses.
  
  

• BITS HD - Birla Institute of Technical Science is an admission examination that is conducted for the students who are interested to get admission to higher degree programs.

Required Skillset for Geo Informatics

There are certain sets of skills that are required to be possessed by the individual while doing a job in order to work efficiently. Some of the required skillsets for geoinformatics are as follows:

• Basic Programming Knowledge - It is very important for the individual to have basic programming knowledge so as to work efficiently in the field. It is important for them to learn the basics of programming to get the work done.
  
  

• Analytical and Critical Thinking - The individual should have analytical and critical thinking skills to analyze a situation and then make a decision accordingly. He/she has to make sure that the judgements are logical.
  
  

• Project Management - The individual should make sure that he/she leads the team to achieve the desired goal and also makes sure that the project is managed well by the team members and also by the individual. He/she should make sure that the goals are achieved simultaneously.
  
  

• Sales Skills - The individual should possess sales skills so as to convince the buyer about a certain project. They should have good convincing power, always be helping, etc. Out of all of this, the most important skill that the individual should have is sales skills.
  
  

• Communication Skills - They should have excellent communication skills as this is one of the basic requirements of an organization. He/she should be able to communicate effectively not only with the people in the organization but also with the clients.