Anthropology

A degree in anthropology will help you understand human behavior and the evolution of humans. It can get you into some good careers, such as:
1. You can become a college professor after earning a master's degree and passing the UGC NET exam.
2. It is one of the most popular optional subjects for the state PCS and UPSC CSE.
3. You can apply for a research fellowship like the JRF if you want to conduct anthropological research.
4. Using your expertise in anthropology, you can contribute to a newspaper, journal, or blog as an expert writer.
5. You can work for prestigious NGOs and organizations, like UNESCO, with your degree.
6. Expert positions in museums are open to holders of anthropology degrees.
7. Nowadays, the government is actively hiring anthropologists as experts for various projects.

Anthropology is the study of human culture and belief systems. There are many Bachelor's and master's courses that you can pursue to study anthropology. Following are some of the top universities from where you can study anthropology in India:
1. Delhi University's colleges, such as Miranda House and Hansraj College
2. Jawaharlal Nehru University
3. Banaras Hindu University
4. University of Madras
5. Calcutta University and affiliated colleges
You must take the CUET UG entrance exam if you want to enroll in Bachelor's programs at these universities. Visit this link to SEE the full list of well-known colleges: https://www.shiksha.com/humanities-social-sciences/anthropology/colleges/colleges-india?sby=popularity.

The anthropology field focuses on the study of culture, society, language, etc. To understand human evolution. There are many courses like B.A. M.A. M.Sc. And diplomas available for those who would like to study anthropology. A career in anthropology in India has the following scope:
1. Teaching: After completing a master's degree and passing the UGC NET exam, you can teach at the college level as a professor.
2. Research: If you want to do anthropological research, you can apply for a research fellowship like the JRF.
3. Museums and art galleries: You can work as an expert in museums if you have a degree in anthropology.
4. Non-profit organizations: With your degree, you can work for top NGOs and organizations such as UNESCO.
5. Columnist: You can write as an expert for a newspaper, journal, or blog with your knowledge of anthropology.

The M.A. In Anthropology (MAAN) course is one of the most popular courses, particularly for Civil Service aspirants. The course details are as follows:
1. You can take admission in the two academic sessions, July and December.
2. The duration of this course is 2 years, and you have 5 years to complete it.
3. The course fee is Rs. 17,200 with a Rs. 300 admission fee.
4. You can apply for admission with a degree in any subject.
5. Because it is a correspondence college, there are no regular classes, but you must submit assignments on time in order to appear in the term-end exam. You can pursue this course if you want to have an extra degree or are a working professional.

Cultural anthropology is a branch of anthropology that aims to scientifically study cultural and social aspects of humans. The study focuses on cultural beliefs, cultural practices, and social organizations of human groups.
Since culture is highly influential, cultural anthropologists are eager to research and analyze how individuals and societies adapt to different ecologies, institutions, and ideologies and develop different practices.
There are many undergraduate and postgraduate courses available in India.
You can apply to West Bengal State University (WBSU) if you want to pursue a postgraduate degree in cultural anthropology from Kolkata.
The college offers a two-year regular postgraduate degree, an M.Sc. in Social-Cultural Anthropology.
The teachers here are very helpful to students, and the course curriculum is relevant to make students industry-ready.
Applications for admissions into this course at WBSU are made online. The tuition fee for the course is INR 18,150, and candidates should have a graduation degree (B.Sc. or B.A.) in anthropology from a recognized institute or university to be eligible for admission.

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