Cartographers collect, measure, and interpret geographic information in order to create and update maps and charts for regional planning, education, and other purposes
Personal Competencies
You can think logically
You have good analytical skills
You pay a lot of attention to details
You have good communication skills
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 with Geography as one of the subjects
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Cartography/Geography/Geomatics
OR
Complete a Diploma in Geographic Information System (GIS) which is the computer system cartographers use to store and analyze collected data
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree followed by Master's in an allied or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Geography and Geo-informatics. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Annamalai University, Chennai 2. Burdwan University, West Bengal 3. Indian Institute of Surveying & Mapping, Hyderabad 4. Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi 5. MS University, Vadodara 6. North Orissa University, Baripada 7. Osmania University, Hyderabad 8. Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Raipur
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore 2. Birla Institute of Technology, MESRA, Ranchi 3. Adamas University, Kolkata 4. Spicer Adventist University, Pune 5. AISECT University, Hazaribagh 6. Amity University, Kolkata 7. Apex University, Jaipur 8. Arunadoy University, Itanagar
Distance Learning Institute Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 3,000 - 1,50,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Engineering, Architectural and Survey firms,Government departments, Book publishers who publish maps
Work Environment: You will work for 8 to 9 hours per week and for 5 to 6 days a week.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Intern → Cartographer → Senior Cartographer
Expected Income
• The approx. salary of a Cartographer ranges between INR 29,000 - 30,000* per month. • The approx. salary of a Cartographer with 6 to 10 years’ experience ranges between INR 43,000 - 44,000* per month.
Source: https://bit.ly/3YOP5LG *These figures are from NCS and they are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Dr. R. Jaganathan is Professor and Head in the Department of Geography, University of Madras. He has graduated in BA (Geography), MSc (Applied Geography), PG Diploma (Ecology and Environment), PG Course (Hydrology) and Ph.D Geography(Earth Science). Students learn cartographic grammar and do laboratory work to get high-level skills in digital-mapping including web maps...Cartography is an interesting career because it is a true blend of art, science, and technology,” says the Professor.*
Cartographer
NCS Code: 2165.0100 | SS0111. Complete 10+2 with Geography as one of the subjects
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Cartography/Geography/Geomatics
OR
Complete a Diploma in Geographic Information System (GIS) which is the computer system cartographers use to store and analyze collected data
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree followed by Master's in an allied or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Geography and Geo-informatics.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Annamalai University, Chennai
2. Burdwan University, West Bengal
3. Indian Institute of Surveying & Mapping, Hyderabad
4. Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi
5. MS University, Vadodara
6. North Orissa University, Baripada
7. Osmania University, Hyderabad
8. Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Raipur
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore
2. Birla Institute of Technology, MESRA, Ranchi
3. Adamas University, Kolkata
4. Spicer Adventist University, Pune
5. AISECT University, Hazaribagh
6. Amity University, Kolkata
7. Apex University, Jaipur
8. Arunadoy University, Itanagar
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 3,000 - 1,50,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Engineering, Architectural and Survey firms,Government departments, Book publishers who publish maps
Work Environment: You will work for 8 to 9 hours per week and for 5 to 6 days a week.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Intern → Cartographer → Senior Cartographer
• The approx. salary of a Cartographer ranges between INR 29,000 - 30,000* per month.
• The approx. salary of a Cartographer with 6 to 10 years’ experience ranges between INR 43,000 - 44,000* per month.
Source: https://bit.ly/3YOP5LG
*These figures are from NCS and they are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Dr. R. Jaganathan is Professor and Head in the Department of Geography, University of Madras. He has graduated in BA (Geography), MSc (Applied Geography), PG Diploma (Ecology and Environment), PG Course (Hydrology) and Ph.D Geography(Earth Science). Students learn cartographic grammar and do laboratory work to get high-level skills in digital-mapping including web maps...Cartography is an interesting career because it is a true blend of art, science, and technology,” says the Professor.*
Source: https://www.unom.ac.in/index.php?route=department/department/profile&deptid=34&facultyid=108
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
cartographer, mapmaker maker, GIS Analyst