Top Colleges offering Anthropology Courses: Admission Process, Eligibility Criteria & Fees

Check out the top colleges in India offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Anthropology. Also check out the admission procedure, fees and other details.

Students who are interested in understanding the evolution of mankind and how humans have made it this far, Anthropology is the field you must choose. It is a branch of History and Philosophy and the goal of the subject is to understand our evolutionary origins, humans distinctiveness as species and how diverse humans are in every geographical area.

Shiksha lists the top colleges in the nation which offer various courses in Anthropology, along with the admission process, eligibility criteria and fees of the course. Students can get to learn plenty of interesting facts about evolution and the scientific study of humans, the human behaviour of societies in the past and how it has drastically changed to the present. The course is not opted by the majority of the students, however, a career in Anthropology is highly rewarding as not only is the learning process endless, job opportunities will make you love your job.  Let’s take a look at the top Universities and Colleges offering Anthropology courses in India.

Top Colleges Offering Anthropology Courses

IGNOU

One of the renowned varsities in the nation, the Indira Gandhi National Open University offers students admission in Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology. Students can do the course as a distance programme and do not need to attend the classes in person. One can take online classes and study away. IGNOU provides students insights from physical, social and archaeological anthropology. The programme attempts to provide in-depth understanding which involves a holistic approach using theoretical and practical techniques. The structure of the course is as follows:

Duration	Seat Intake	Fees (In Rs)
2-Years	45	First Year – 8,400 Second Year – 8,400

Eligibility Criteria: The student needs to have done their graduation in any discipline including those who have not studied Anthropology. There is no age bar. The candidate should have done their graduation from a recognised university and should have secured a minimum of 50%.

Admission Process: The candidate needs to apply online on the official website of IGNOU. There is no entrance exam. Students will be judged on the basis of merit and students who make the merit list, will be called to complete the admission formalities.

NIMS University

NIMS University, Jaipur, offers students admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the field of Anthropology. The School of Humanities and Social Sciences’ Department of Anthropology imparts training in both theoretical and applied research, which equips students to meet the challenges in today’s world. The university aims to transform students into anthropologists and help the development of society. The course structure is as follows:

BA in Anthropology
Duration	Seats Offered	Fees (In Rs)
3-Years	30	12,000 (Per Year)
MA In Anthropology
Duration	Seats Offered	Fees (In Rs)
2-Years	20	15,000

Eligibility Criteria: For UG courses, the student needs to have done their Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream and should have secured a minimum of 45%. For PG courses, the candidate needs to have done their BA Programme or BA (Hons) with Anthropology as a subject from a recognised university and should have secured a minimum of 50% to be eligible.

Admission Process: The candidate will have to apply online on the official website of NIMS University. Once the application form is submitted, students will have to appear for the NIMS Entrance Exam (NIMSEE). Students who clear the entrance exam and make the merit list, will be invited for admission at the university.

For more information on NIMSEE, candidates can go through the following links as mentioned below:

NIMSEE Dates	NIMSEE Application Form
NIMSEE Admit Card	NIMSEE Exam Pattern
NIMSEE Results	NIMSEE Preparation

University of Hyderabad

One of the renowned varsities in the nation, the University of Hyderabad’s Department of Anthropology offers students admission in MA in Anthropology. Also, students can opt to take up a five-year MA Integrated programme in Social Sciences. After three years, students will branch out to courses such as History, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology. The department of Anthropology teaches students about the various types and branches which come under Anthropology and how it has played a major role in the evolution of mankind. The structure of courses are as follows.

Course	Duration	Fees
MA In Anthropology	2-Years	2,040
MA Integrated Programme	5-Years	5,240 (Total Fees)
MPhil in Anthropology	2-Years	6,120 (Total Fees)

Eligibility Criteria: Students are required to meet the eligibility criteria which is as follows:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
MA In Anthropology	The candidate must have done their graduation from a recognised university and should have secured a minimum of 55%.
MA Integrated Programme	The candidate should have done their school from a recognised board in Humanities and should have secured a minimum of 45%.
MPhil in Anthropology	The candidate should have done their MA in Anthropology as specialization from a recognised university and should have secured a minimum of 55%.

Admission Process: The candidates are required to apply online on the official website of the University of Hyderabad and will have to appear for an entrance exam which is conducted by the university. Students who make the merit list and the cut-offs are offered admission at the university. The candidate will have to appear for the counselling session to complete the formalities.

Andhra University

One of the most sought after varsities in the nation is Andhra University. The Department of Anthropology maintains a holistic approach to anthropological teaching and research in all fields of the discipline including Biological Anthropology and Palaeo Anthropology. Endowed with the human cytogenetics laboratory, forensic and serology laboratory and Paleoanthropological laboratory, Andhra University offers students the best of academic excellence for aspirants to excel in the field. The courses offered are as follows:

Course	Duration	Fees (In Rs)
MSc in Anthropology	2-Years	11,600
MA In Anthropology	2-Years	11,600

Eligibility Criteria: The student needs to meet the eligibility criteria as set by Andhra University which is as follows:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
MSc in Anthropology	The candidate needs to have done their BSc in any discipline from a recognised university and should have secured a minimum of 55%.
MA In Anthropology	The candidate should have done their BA Programme or BA (Hons) with Anthropology as a specialization from a recognised university and should have secured a minimum of 55%.

Admission Process: The students have to apply online for AUCET i.e. the Andhra University Common Entrance Test (AUCET). The state-level entrance exam is conducted in order to offer students admission to postgraduate courses offered at the University. Students who clear AUCET and make the merit list will be offered admission to the University.

For more information on AUCET, candidates can go through the following links as mentioned below:

AUCET 2020 Eligibility Criteria	AUCET 2020 Timeline
How to fil AUCET 2020 application form	How to download AUCET 2020 admit card
How to check AUCET 2020 Results	AUCET 2020 Counselling
AUCET 2020 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme	AUCET 2020 Syllabus
AUCET 2020 Prep Tips	AUCET 2020 Question Papers

Banaras Hindu University

Last but not the least, making the top varsity to offer students admission to Anthropology, is the Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Under the Department of Sociology, the varsity offers MA in Anthropology. BHU educates students on how important it is to realise and understand the evolution of mankind through various theories and practicals. The course structure is as follows:

MA in Anthropology
Duration	Seats Offered	Fees (In Rs)
2-Years	30	30,000 (Per Semester)

Eligibility Criteria: The student needs to have done their BA Programme or BA (Hons) with Anthropology as a specialisation from a recognised university and should have secured a minimum of 55%.

Admission Process: Students are required to apply online for the Banaras Hindu University Postgraduate Entrance Test (BHU PET). Students who clear the entrance exam and make the merit list, will be offered admission to the course.

For more information, candidates can go through the following links as mentioned below:

BHU PET Important Dates	BHU PET Application Form
BHU PET Admit Card	BHU PET Exam Pattern
BHU PET Syllabus	BHU PET Results

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