The Institute of Geology is one of the oldest institutes of the University. It was established as the Department of Geology in 1973 before the establishment of UAJK. The Institute offers BS in Applied Geology and MS/M.Phil. Recently, the Institute has expanded its academic and research horizons by inducting a Ph.D. degree program. The main focus of these programs is to provide orientation in the field of Applied Geology. The Institute is unearthing and exploiting the natural resources of the country and is playing an important role in the socio-economic uplift of the region. It also takes pride in being one of the main sources for providing skilled graduates to research organizations, universities, national and international oil companies, geotechnical organizations, Atomic Energy Commission, WAPDA, PWD, AKMIDC, highways, mining organizations, and geological surveys.

Our geology graduates are found in nearly every organization involved in earth sciences in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan, and many have secured positions in international organizations. To promote research, the Institute has been publishing its own international research journal, Kashmir Journal of Geology, since 1983. The Institute has collaborated with numerous foreign universities such as Purdue University USA, Indiana State University USA, Zurich Institute of Technology Switzerland, Trieste University Italy, and several national organizations. A notable achievement includes the discovery of Platinum and Gold deposits in Chilas, Northern Pakistan, in collaboration with Purdue University. Graduates have conducted research in Azad Kashmir, Punjab, KPK, Balochistan, and the Northern Areas.

Students of the Institute undergo practical training/internship in geotechnical and research organizations, national and international oil companies, NIH, OGTI, GSP, Neelum Jhelum Hydropower, and AKMIDC. Many alumni have completed MS and Ph.D. degrees in the USA, Canada, and Europe. The Institute pioneered M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs at UAJK in 2000-2001 and has since produced numerous scholars.

Faculty members are engaged in research projects funded by the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Science Foundation, and UAJK. Several faculty members are enrolled in the Ph.D. Geology program. The Institute plays a crucial role in producing applied professional graduates to meet national and international needs. Graduates secure employment in universities, colleges, research institutes, oil companies, geotechnical organizations, WAPDA, Atomic Energy Commission, geological surveys, and more.

1. Scintrex CG-5 Autograv Gravity meter
2. Geometric G856 AX Proton Precession Magnetometer
3. Trimble R4 Differential GPS
4. Garmin eTrex 30 GPS
5. Bartington MS3 Magnetic Susceptibility Meter with MS2B Dual Frequency Sensor and MS2k Surface Scanning Sensor
6. Trimble Nomad Handheld

1. Terrameter SAS 4000 with Lund Imaging System
2. BR 500 Water Detecting System

1. Triaxial Machine for Soil (Automatic)
2. Triaxial Machine for Rock (Semi-Automatic)
3. Slake Durability
4. Grinding Machine
5. Point Load Machine
6. Specific Gravity and Water Absorption Apparatus
7. Schmidt Hammer
8. Sonic Velocity
9. Oscilloscope
10. CBR Machine
11. Los Angeles Machine
12. Direct Shear
13. Laser Distance

1. Grinding Machine
2. Grinding Wheel
3. Hot Plate
4. Microscope
5. Sample Polishing Machine
6. Epoxy Resin
7. Sample Holder
8. Slide Cutter
9. Rock Cutter Machine

1. Mirror Stereoscope
2. Binocular Microscope
3. Microscope Lamp
4. Leitz Microscope GMBH with 4 lenses
5. Zeiss Microscope with 3 lenses
6. Meiji Microscope with 3 lenses
7. Lens Leitz Microscope
8. Zoom Stereo Microscope
9. Polarizing Microscope Model Eye Piece

Email: Geology@ajku.edu.pk

Phone: 05822-962317