Top 10 anthropology Institutes in India
Anthropology is one of the fastest-growing career fields in India. It is related to the study of human beings in various stages. Those who complete a course in Anthropology are eligible to get government/private/NGO jobs. They have high research scope in organizations such as the Anthropological Survey of India, Planning Commission, Commission for Scheduled Casts and Tribes, Tribal Research Department, WHO, UNESCO, and UNICEF. If you are interested in the teaching profession after doing a course in Anthropology, that is also easy as you will get that opportunity in various universities and colleges all over India. Apart from this, certain social service organizations and NGOs, publication institutions, corporate offices, Census of India, National Institute of Rural Development Hyderabad, Centre for Economics and Social Science, Institute of Linguistics and Culture Pondicherry, Folklore Research Centre Chennai all provides job opportunities for Anthropology candidates. I hope that from this small information itself, you have an idea about the scope of the Anthropology field. Now if you have taken a decision to take a course in Anthropology, let’s check which are the top 10 universities of India that will help you to earn a dream job in Anthropology.
1. The University of Madras
The Department of Anthropology under the School of Social Sciences, University of Madras was established in the year 1945. They offer courses like MA Anthropology and Ph.D. in Anthropology. Admission to the Ph.D. program offered by Chennai university takes place during two sessions in a year (June 1-30 and December 1-31).
- MA Anthropology:-
- Eligibility:- Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in any subject of the University of Madras or any other University accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent are eligible to apply for the MA Anthropology course offered by the University of Madras
- Duration: 2 years
- Number of seats: Check the official website given below
- Ph.D in Anthropology:-
- Eligibility:- The process of selection involving scrutiny of applications, the conduct of entrance examination, preparation of merit and selection lists should be completed within the specified time limit. Candidates with a Master’s Degree with 55% marks in the qualifying examination are eligible to apply. But SC/ST candidates and those candidates who have completed the PG degree before 1991 need only 50% marks
- Number of seats:- Maximum 10(University departments and affiliated colleges) and Maximum 8(Research institutions)
Contact information
University of Madras, Navalar Nagar, Chepauk, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005, India
Website: www.unom.ac.in
2. The University of Hyderabad
The Department of Anthropology under the University of Hyderabad is one of the best departments in India. The department is recognized internationally for both teaching and research, which focuses on Social and Cultural Anthropology. The Department of Anthropology at HCU is the preferred place of study by both M.A. and Ph.D. scholars. In addition, the M.A program includes core courses in Physical Anthropology and Archaeological Anthropology with a component of field-based ethnographic research. This includes both shorter fieldwork trips in and around Hyderabad as well as a month-long fieldwork study for second-year M.A. students.
- MA Anthropology:-
- Eligibility: Candidates with at least 50% marks in the bachelor degree are eligible to apply
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: 30
- M.Phil Anthropology:
- Eligibility: Candidates with Master’s degree in Anthropology with at least 55% marks OR Master’s degree in an allied subject (Sociology, Social Work, Social & Preventive Medicine, Public Health, History, Political Science, Economics, Archaeology, Linguistics, Environmental Sciences and Developmental Studies including Rural and Regional Development) with at least 60% marks are eligible to apply. In addition, the candidates must have a PG degree in English medium only
- Duration: 1 year
- Intake: 08
- Ph.D Anthropology:-
- Eligibility:- Candidates with M.A. /M.Sc. in Anthropology with a minimum of 55% marks OR M.A. in any allied subject with at least 60% marks are eligible to apply
- Duration: 5 years
- Intake: 08
Contact information
Head of the Department
Tel: +9140-23133050/ 3051
Email: bvsss@uohyd.ernet.in/ headanthropology@uohyd.ac.in
Website: www.uohyd.ac.in
3. Andhra University
The Department of Anthropology under Andhra University is one of the oldest in South India and was established in the year 1961 under the leadership of Dr N. Subba Reddy. The department is excellent in teaching and research in all fields of the discipline including Socio-cultural Anthropology, Biological Anthropology and Palaeo Anthropology. Initially, the Anthropology department offered a course in Social Anthropology specialization. Students for the four-semester postgraduate program in Anthropology are drawn from Arts and Science subjects admitted through a common entrance test held by the university. In the final semester, students will be exposed to a three-week field-work in tribal areas to provide them first-hand experience in data collection, analysis and report writing.
- MA/M.Sc Anthropology
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- Duration: 2 years
- Eligibility: Candidates with graduation are eligible to apply
Specializations: Social Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, Palaeo Anthropology
- Website: www.andhrauniversity.edu.in
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Contact information
Andhra University South Campus, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530003, India
Email: support@andhrauniversity.edu.in/ enquiry@andhrauniversity.edu.in
Website: www.andhrauniveristy.edu.in
4. Karnataka university
The Department of Anthropology under Karnataka University was established in 1958. This is considered to be one of the oldest departments of Anthropology in South India, and the first in the Karnataka State offering post-graduate education leading to Masters and Doctoral degrees in Anthropology.
- MA/M.Sc Anthropology:-
- Duration: 2 years
- Eligibility: Graduates with 45% B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com degree are eligible to apply. But SC/ST candidates require only 40% marks
- intake for normal fees: 16
- Intake for enhanced fees: 6
- Ph.D in Anthropology:- Check the official website mentioned below to know the eligibility and other details
Contact information
The Chairman
Department of Studies in Anthropology
Karnatak University, Dharwad – 580 003
Phone: 0836-2215232
Website: www.kud.ac.in
5. Delhi university
Do you know why Delhi university is the hub of quality education ?. Among the other universities mentioned here, Delhi University is also providing an excellent teaching and learning opportunity for those who are interested to study Anthropology.
- M.Sc Anthropology:-
- Duration: 2 years
- Eligibility:- Candidates with graduation are eligible to apply
Contact information
Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Tel: 27667329 / 27667725
Email; head@anthropology.du.c.in
Website: www.du.ac.in
6. The University of Mysore
The Department of Studies in Anthropology under Mysore University was established in the year 1973 to impart training in Anthropology at the post-graduate level, a doctoral program and to promote Anthropological research in diverse areas. Department of Studies in Anthropology is at the heart of the university, one of its most important subjects. The department is cooperating with JSS Medical College, JSS Deemed University Mysore, Tribal Research Institute, Govt. of Karnataka, Museums of Anthropological Survey of India (ASI) and Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manava Sangrahalaya (IGRMS) to share their interests in redefining the study of culture, art and the origins of varied societies.
- M.Sc Anthropology:-
- Duration:- 2 years
- Eligibility:- Any Degree in Science Stream
- MA Anthropology:-
- Duration:- 2 years
- Eligibility:- Any Degree in Science Stream
- Ph.D in Anthropology:-
- Selection will be through the Entrance Examination. Eligibility as per University notification and Ph.D regulations prescribed by UGC
Contact information
Chairperson,
DOS in Anthropology,
Manasagangotri,
Ph: 0821-2419708
Office: 0821-2419709
Website: www.unimysore.ac.in
7. Kurukshetra University Haryana
The Kurukshetra University was established in 1956 as a unitary residential University. About 175 courses are offered on the university campus that is spread over 473 acres.
- Masters in Anthropology:
- Eligibility: Candidates with graduation are eligible to apply for this program
- Duration: 2 years
Contact information
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Haryana, India
Pin – 136119
Examination Enquiry: 01744-238169
Distance Education Enquiry: 01744-238518
Website: www.kuk.ac.in
8. Sri Venkateswara University Andhra
The Department of Anthropology under Sri Venkateswara University Andhra was started in the year 1971. They offer courses like
- M.Sc. Anthropology:-
- Eligibility:- Candidates with Graduation are eligible to apply for this program
- Duration: 2 yearsContact information
Contact information
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517502
Tel: 0123456789
Email: svu@gmail.com
Website: www.svuniversity.edu.in
9. Pondicherry university
The Department of Anthropology under Pondicherry university was established in the year 1999. The Department provides facilities for intensive training and research in the areas of Socio-Cultural Anthropology, Physical Anthropology, Medical Anthropology and Visual Anthropology. The Department aims to train candidates who are oriented towards advanced research and training related to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Rural Studies and Urban Populations. Students of the Department find placement in Anthropological Survey of India, Social and Tribal Welfare departments and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
The university offers courses like-
- MA Anthropology:-
- Eligibility:- Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 % of mark can apply for this program
- Intake: 45
- Selection process: The entrance examinations will consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions related to the general understanding of Indian society and culture, General Knowledge and General English
- Ph.D Anthropology:-
- Eligibility:- Candidates with a Master’s degree in Anthropology with a minimum of 55 % of marks are eligible to apply
- Selection process: The entrance examination for admission to the Ph.D. program will consist of 80 Multiple Choice Questions at the level of P.G. in Anthropology and 20 questions from English and test of reasoning
Contact information
The Registrar,
R Venkat Raman Nagar, Kalapet
Pondicherry University- 605 014, India
registrar@pondiuni.edu.in
Tel : 0413 – 2655179 Fax : 0413 – 2655734
Website: www.pondiuni.edu.in
10. Calcutta University
Calcutta University is one of the famous universities in India that was established around 1857. The Anthropology department came into being in 1921. Considered to be one of the oldest departments in Asia, many eminent scholars and illustrious people were part of this department. They provide the following courses in Anthropology-
- M.Sc Anthropology: This is a semester system
- Eligibility: As per the rules of admission of the University
- Number of seats: 31
- Ph.D Anthropology:
- This is a doctoral program where the number of seats and eligibility will be as per the rules of admission of the University and UGC.
Contact information
Department of Anthropology, University College of Science, Technology and Agriculture, University of Calcutta, 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata – 700019, West Bengal, India
Website: www.caluniv.ac.in
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