National Centre for Earth Science Studies

Electron Probe Micro Analyser (EPMA)

NCESS High Altitude Cloud Physics Observatory

NCESS Seismological Observatory Antarctica

SEM-EDS Laboratory

Isotope Geochemistry Facility (LA-ICPMS/MC-ICPMS)

NCESS Seismological Observatory Antarctica

Thin Section Laboratory

Chemical Laboratory

Sedimentology Laboratory

XRD Laboratory

Particle size Analyser Lab

Clean Chemistry Lab

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Geodynamic evolution of Archean cratons, Proterozoic mobile belts, Western Ghats & Active Subduction Zones
Internal structure of volcanic eruptive centers by Muon Tomography
Deep lithospheric and asthenospheric structures; Insights into Indian Ocean Geoid Low & Origin of shear zones
Early Earth differentiation processes
Hydrocarbon fluid inclusions in sedimentary basins of India
Slope stability and landslide
Coastal ocean dynamics and boundary exchanges, their role on climate regulations
Origin, evolution and paleoclimatic implications of estuarine-continental margin sediments
Submarine Groundwater Discharge (Phase-II)
Critical zone studies of Peninsular India
River and ground water hydrology of Peninsular India
Evolution and water potential of natural springs of India
Bio-geochemistry and nutrient fluxes of rivers and coastal environments
Thermodynamical and microphysical processes of clouds & Cloud-aerosol feedback processes and its influence on weather systems
Dynamics of thunderstorms and lightning

Understanding the earth in its totality, transcending the boundaries of disciplines and gaining knowledge on the interactive and competing processes that shape the earth, from its evolution to the present status of ever increasing demand for natural resources, call for an all encompassing and multidisciplinary approach. Establishment of CESS in 1978 by Prof. C. Karunakaran was a recognition and realisation of this need to study earth's process in its total perspective.

Our Minister

Dr. Jitendra Singh
Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Earth Sciences

Our Chairman

Dr. M. Ravichandran
Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences

Our Director

Prof. N.V.Chalapathi Rao
Director, NCESS

Vision : To excel in solid earth research and its applications.

Mission : Foster multidisciplinary research in emerging areas of earth sciences, provide services by utilizing this knowledge for earth science applications and generate leadership capabilities in the selected areas.

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NCESS is a premier institute in India that has strong linkages to researches and studies related to the Earth System. The major two areas are Earth System Dynamics and Earth Science Applications.

Solid Earth Research Group (SERG)

Environmental Hydrology Group (EHG)

Marine Science Group (MSG)

Atmospheric Science Group (ASG)

National Centre for Earth Science Studies is having many facilities for conducting scientific studies and analysis, the research laboratories are well equipped to provide accurate results about various study areas entrusted to NCESS from time to time.