The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology carries out basic research in Himalayan Geology and related fields which includes geodynamic evolution, mountain building processes, geoenvironment and mineral resources. The research activities of the Institute are conducted through time - bound project mode and the areas of its multi- disciplinary research are organised into the following four areas namely:

* Tectonophysics.
* Petrology & Geochemistry.
* Lithogenesis- Biostratigraphy.
* Earth Resources and Environment.