Anthropology

Anthropologists take a broad approach to study human beings and many different aspects of human experience by considering the past and the present. Anthropology is a science that deals with the study of the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics and social customs as well as beliefs of human beings.

Direction

Stream Graduation After Graduation After Post Graduation
Path 1
Class XII with Science Stream Pursue B.Sc. Anthropology for 3 years Pursue M.Sc Anthropology for 2 years in India or Abroad Post Graduate Diploma in Anthropology for 1 year
Path 2
Class XII with Humanities Stream Pursue B.A(H) Anthropology for 3 years Pursue M.A Anthropology for 2 years in India or Abroad Post Graduate Diploma in Anthropology for 1 year Pursue Ph.D in Anthropology
Path 3
Class XII with any Stream Pursue Bachelor’s Degree in History/Anthropology and/or related fields such as Sociology/ Psychology , etc. Pursue Master’s Degree in Anthropology in India or Abroad -

Personality Traits

  1. Physical hard work (Travelling, excavating, etc)
  2. Open – minded & unbiased
  3. Skills in written language
  4. Communication skills
  5. Develop & maintain good interpersonal relations
  6. Patience

Job Prospects

  1. Universities/ Colleges
  2. Research
  3. Anthropological Survey of India
  4. Museums
  5. Community development programs & public service programs
  6. Government organizations

Prominent Colleges

  • Institute
  • Hansraj College, New Delhi
  • St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
  • Amity University, Noida
  • University of Delhi, New Delhi
  • Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
  • Savitribai Phule University, Pune
  • Punjab University, Chandigarh
  • Miranda House, New Delhi