Those interested in pursuing cartography as a professional field can get an entry-level job as a Junior Cartographer, mapping assistant, or GIS/Cartographic assistant with a Bachelor's degree in cartography. Degrees offered are B.E. in Geoinformatics (4 years), B.Tech in Geoinformatics (4 Years), B.Sc in Geography (3 Years), B.A. in Geography (3 Years). The eligibility criteria is Higher Secondary education (10+2) with Geography as a subject.
Excellent opportunities in government/NGO/International institutions await those with a PG. You can pursue M.A. Geography (2 Years), M.E. Geoinformatics (2 Years), M.Sc. Geography (2 Years), M.Sc. Geoinformatics (2 Years), M.Tech. Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS) (2 Years). The eligibility criteria is a graduate degree in the concerned field.
1. Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay ; 2. Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi ; 3. Indian Institute of Surveying & Mapping, Hyderabad ; 4. North Orissa University, Baripada ; 5. Annamalai University, Chennai ; 6. Burdwan University – Bardhaman
As a cartographer, you will make maps for the military, industries, special territories (tribal land) as well as everyday maps detailing roads and footpaths for tourists/travelers. Cartographers collect, analyze, and interpret both spatial (latitude, longitude, elevation, distance) and non-spatial data (population density, land-use patterns, annual precipitation levels, demographic characteristics). Maps have become an important part of our daily life. Even Google maps use skills of map-making to provide an accurate location.