Hello,

The scope and job opportunities for Geology students are available in various government and private sectors. Candidates can work as Hydrogeologists, Palaeontologists, Environmental Geologists,Marine G  eologists, Petroleum Geologists, Volcanologists,  etc. The entry-level salary of  BSc Geology  graduates is around INR 4 to 5 Lakhs per annum.

The best merit-based colleges where you can apply with 93% at HSC level are:

1. Presidency College, Chennai
2. Hansraj College, Delhi
3. Fergusson College, Pune
4. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
5. MG Science Institute, Ahmedabad

Some of the Kerala based colleges for BSc. Geology are:

1. A.W.H Special College, Kozhikode
2. Government College, Kottayam
3. Gems Arts and Science College, Malapuram
4. MES Ponnani College, Ponani
5. Christ College, Irinjalakuda
6. Kannur University, Kannur
7. Government College, Kannur

Considering the current scenario, all I want to say is that if you want to study somewhere good, you need to move outside Kerala in order to pursue the degree from a good college or university. There are ample colleges and universities with good education and placement opportunities where you can study with such good marks at HSC. Although some colleges will need you to go through some entrance examinations, but for a good education, it is worth it. If you move out, you will need to make sure that you are safe and not in the proximity of any ill patient. If you do not take precautionary measures, you might get ill, regardless of the place you choose to study in. So it's all upon you. If you take precautions, you will be safe. Choose a good college by keeping both safety and career in your mind.

Hope this helps!

Stay safe!!!