I want to study meteorology what course I want to choose?

Hi Indumathi !

Meteorology is a sub-discipline of Atmospheric science that mainly focuses on weather processes and forecasting. The field includes both weather and climate and is concerned with the physical, dynamical (a force producing change or motion), and chemical state of the Earth's atmosphere and interactions between the atmosphere and the Earth's surface.

It is a tough subject, which requires pre/co-requisite knowledge in higher mathematics, advanced physics and chemistry, as well as a good computer proficiency.

A student desirous of making a career in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science may opt for an undergraduate course i.e. B.Sc. or B.Tech soon after the completion of his/her + Science (class 12th). A number of universities including IITs are offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences.

Below are given names of few courses and their minimum qualification:

• M.Sc in Meteorology

Eligibility: B.Sc in Physics/Chemistry or any other relevant branch of science.

• Diploma in Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences

Eligibility: M.Sc in Meteorology

• B.Tech Meteorology/Atmospheric Science

Eligibility: + 2 Science with Physics, Chemistry

• M.Tech Meteorology

Eligibility: B Tech or M.Sc in Meteorology or any other equivalent discipline

• PhD

Eligibility: Masters degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science or allied field.