Overview:
Archaeology is the study of artifacts, architecture, bio facts (eco-facts) and cultural landscapes. Archaeology is the sub branch of Anthropology. Archaeologists examine historic sites and artifacts and try to understand past cultures and human links. Most of the archaeologists in India work with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in its exploration, excavation, epigraphy, pre-history and museum branches.
Career Path:
To be considered as an expert in this field, one has to complete MPhil/PhD in Archaeology, especially for teaching positions.
Stream of Study in 12th Grade/School: |
Arts (Recommended) |
Degree/Graduation Courses: |
- Diploma in Indian Archaeology
- Bachelor of Arts in Indian History Culture and Archaeology
- Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology and Museology
- B.A in Anthropology, Geology or History
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Higher education/Post Graduation Courses: |
- M.A Archaeology/ Museology/ Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management for 2 years
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Ancient Indian History and Archaeology for 2years
- Master of Science in Archaeology
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Museology for 1-2 years
- MPhil in History/ Archaeology for 2 years or/and Ph.D. for 3-4 years
- Master of Philosophy in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
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Top Colleges:
- Institute of Archaeology, Delhi
- Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi
- The Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University), New Delhi
- School of Archival Studies (National Archives of India), New Delhi
- Department of History and Archaeology (Karnataka University), Dharwad
- School of Historical Studies (University of Madras), Chennai
- St. Xavier's College (Mumbai University), Mumbai
- Barkatullah Vishwavidhyalaya, Bhopal
- Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (Haryana)
- Union Christian College (Mahatma Gandhi University), Aluva, Kerala
- University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
- Bangalore University, Bangalore