GATE GG Geology (Part B — Option 1)
Syllabus structure & chapters
Complete syllabus outline for GATE GG Geology (Part B — Option 1). Click on any chapter below to explore subtopics, key concept highlights, expected questions, and start practicing mock tests specifically customized for GATE GG preparation.
Geomorphology and Structural Geology
Landform Evolution and Processes, Folds, Faults, Joints and Unconformities, Map Interpretation and Stereographic Projections, Stress, Strain and Rock Deformation
Mineralogy and Petrology
Crystallography and Optical Mineralogy, Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Petrology, Phase Rules and Rock-Forming Minerals, Geochemistry: Elements, Isotopes, Radiometric Dating
Stratigraphy and Paleontology
Principles of Stratigraphy and Indian Stratigraphy, Fossils and Evolution: Invertebrate Paleontology, Micropaleontology and Palynology, Marine Geology and Ocean Basins
Economic Geology and Hydrogeology
Ore Formation Processes and Indian Mineral Deposits, Coal and Petroleum Geology, Groundwater Occurrence and Aquifer Properties, Well Hydraulics and Water Quality