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According to the placement stats of 2019, the highest package offered for MScTech Geophysics at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is 16 LPA.

| Institute | Highest Package Offered |
| --- | --- |
| IIT Bombay - MSc Geophysics | 27 LPA |
| BHU (Central University) - MScTech Geophysics | 20 LPA |
| IIT (ISM) Dhanbad - MScTech Geophysics | 16 LPA |

Note: The provided data is based on the 2019 placement statistics and may have changed since then. For the most recent and accurate information, please refer to the official IIT Dhanbad placement reports or contact their placement cell directly.

Additionally, the 2024-2025 placement report for IIT (ISM) Dhanbad shows the following statistics for MSc Tech programs (which includes Applied Geophysics):

• Total registered students for placement: 1656


• Total actively participated students: 1622


• Total job offers (including PPO offers): 1025


• Total unique offers (including accepted PPO offers): 985


• Average CTC: 17.69 LPA


• Median CTC: 13.45 LPA

For MSc Tech programs, the report mentions:
- Total placed students in core engineering: 45
- Total placed students in oil and gas: 6

Please note that these statistics are for the overall MSc Tech programs and not specifically for Applied Geophysics. For detailed and specific information about the placement statistics of MSc Tech in Applied Geophysics at IIT Dhanbad, it is recommended to consult the official placement reports or contact the institute directly.

M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics at IIT Dhanbad is a good choice due to its:
- Good industry reputation
- Decent placements
- Research opportunities
- Limited number of companies visiting campus for placements
- Opportunities in government jobs and international internships
- Scholarship of 80k per year from the Indian government
- Pioneer institute of earth science
- Department established in 1957, imparting quality teaching and research
- Various academic programs, including 3-Year M. Sc. Tech in Applied Geophysics
- Campus placements in companies like Schlumberger and Halliburton
- Opportunities for higher studies and research after completing the course.

To apply for Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry) at VIT Pune, candidates should meet the eligibility criteria, which includes being an Indian National, passing a minimum three years or two years (Lateral Entry) Diploma Course in Engineering and Technology with at least 45% marks, or passing a B.Sc. Degree with at least 45% marks and passing HSC or its equivalent examination with Mathematics as a subject. Candidates can contact the Admission Cell at +91-7058432258 / 8793428634 for admission enquiries. The campus addresses are Bibwewadi Campus: 666, Upper Indiranagar, Bibwewadi, Pune, Maharashtra- 411 037, and Kondhwa Campus: Survey No. 3/4, Kapil Nagar, Kondhwa (Budruk), Pune Maharashtra - 411048.

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry) at VIT Pune includes:
1. Passing a minimum three years or two years (Lateral Entry) Diploma Course in Engineering and Technology with at least 40% marks in any branch of Engineering and Technology from an All India Council for Technical Education or Central or State Government approved Institution or its equivalent.
2. Passing B.Sc. Degree from a University Grants Commission (UGC) or Association of Indian Universities recognized University with at least 40% marks and passing HSC or its equivalent examination with Mathematics as a subject.
3. Passing D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector.

1. The Candidate should be an Indian National


2. Passed minimum three years or two years (Lateral Entry) Diploma Course in Engineering and Technology with at least 45 % marks (40 % marks in case of Candidates of Backward Class categories, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability category belonging to Maharashtra State) in any branch of Engineering and Technology from an All India Council for Technical Education or Central or State Government approved Institution or its equivalent


3. Any other criterion declared from time to time by the appropriate authority as defined under the Act.
   OR
   Passed B.Sc. Degree from a University Grants Commission (UGC) or Association of Indian Universities recognized University with at least 45 % marks (40 % in case of candidates of Backward Class categories, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability category belonging to Maharashtra State) and passed HSC or its equivalent examination with Mathematics as a subject
   OR
   Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector (Refer Schedule III)

To get admission to Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry) at VIT Pune, the candidate should be an Indian National and have passed a minimum three years or two years (Lateral Entry) Diploma Course in Engineering and Technology with at least 45 % marks (40 % marks in case of Candidates of Backward Class categories, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability category belonging to Maharashtra State) in any branch of Engineering and Technology from an All India Council for Technical Education or Central or State Government approved Institution or its equivalent. Alternatively, the candidate can have passed B.Sc. Degree from a University Grants Commission (UGC) or Association of Indian Universities recognized University with at least 45 % marks (40 % in case of candidates of Backward Class categories, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability category belonging to Maharashtra State) and passed HSC or its equivalent. For more information, you can contact the Admission Cell at +91- 7058432258 / 8793428634 or visit the campus at Bibwewadi Campus : 666, Upper Indiranagar, Bibwewadi, Pune, Maharashtra- 411 037 or Kondhwa Campus : Survey No. 3/4, Kapil Nagar, Kondhwa (Budruk), Pune Maharashtra - 411048.

B.Tech (Lateral Entry) at VIT Pune offers several advantages, including:
* A rigorous focus on academic excellence
* A culture of research and innovation
* A thriving learning environment
* Achievements and achievers in leadership positions worldwide
* Rankings such as 33rd in Outlook Survey, 27th in India Today, and 1st in GHRDC Engg. Survey
* Research and innovation are integral parts of learning
* Student resources and alumni network
* Campus locations in Bibwewadi and Kondhwa, Pune
* Contact information available for careers, connect, and office timings.

However, it's also mentioned that Lateral Entry is a 4-year program, and you are admitted into 2nd year, so you have to do 6 semesters of UG and then one year of MS.

Additionally, there are pros and cons of the Lateral Entry Programme, and it's suggested to never take shortcuts while making a career.

There are also universities where you can get admission directly to 2nd year after diploma, but they may not be tier 1 colleges, and you may not be able to explore much or do industry-based or recent technology-based projects.

It's also mentioned that whether your degree is valid or not depends on where you do it from and its mode, and there is no difference between regular B.Tech and Lateral Entry in terms of validity.