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Master of Arts in ancient Indian history and archaeology is a 2 year post graduate course, eligibility to which is a graduation degree in history or graduation with history and archaeology from a reputed institute. ... A select few of the colleges also demand a minimum 50% marks in graduation for selection through merit.

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The Visva Bharati University is a Public Central University and an Institution of National Importance located in Santiniketan, West Bengal. It is one of the oldest universities in India. The University is ranked 31st in the list of best Universities in India by NIRF.

Master of Arts in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology is two-year duration full-time postgraduate course offered by Visva Bharati University. The admissions is given to the shortlisted candidates on the basis of a nominal witten exam test of 100 marks. The candidates are shortlisted on the basis of following eligibility criteria:

The candidate should be a graduate with at least 45% marks in aggregate in AIHC&A or the candidate should be a graduate with at least 50% marks in any of the following subjects - History, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Comparative Religion, Anthropology, Chinese and Geography or Science Graduates in Physics/ Chemistry/Botany with atleast 55% marks in Honour may also apply.

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Dear student!

There are a number of Colleges and Universities across India provide the archaeology course. Some of them are-

* Allahabad University, allahabad

* Andra University, Vishakhapatnam

* Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

* A P Singh University, Rewa

* Din Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University

Etc., Hope this helps.

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Hello Nidhi,

Syllabus for GGSIPU Master of Arts Heritage Management Entrance Exam is given below :
Indian History, Culture & Archaeology
Museums of India
Heritage Tourism
Basic Science (12th Standard)
General Knowledge
Current Affairs
General Reasoning
Geography & Natural Heritage
Management of Heritage
Heritage Conservation

The number of questions will be 150 and maximum marks is 600. The duration of exam will be 2.5 hours. There will be MCQs and objectives. 4 marks will be awarded for correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for incorrect answers.

You can get the previous year question papers on the official site of the university.

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Hope it helps :)

In fact, the scope of Archaeology is very broad. It has various field of study like archives, museology, numismatics, epigraphy and the like. Archaeologist carry out various tasks like initial fieldwork, excavation of sites and their categorization besides dating and interpretation of excavated materials.

In India, as a fresher Archaeologist you can expect a salary between Rs.2.5 to 3.5 lakcs per year.

Experienced and well-qualified professionals can expect salary packages between Rs.5 to 8 lakcs per annum.

Archaeology is the study of the ancient or recent human past through material remains.

India has a rich cultural heritage that’s why demand for archaeologists is higher in India.

Jobs you can get with a degree in this field:

• Archaeologist
• Historic buildings inspector/conservation officer
• Museum/gallery curator
• Heritage manager
• Lecturer
• Documentation Specialist
• Museum education officer

I hope you are asking for CPGET exam. The exam pattern is as follows:-

Syllabus for MA AIHCA (Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology):-

Part A (40 marks) : Fundamentals of Indian Archeology, Indian Art and Architecture

Part B ( 60 marks) : Indian History from the earliest time to the present day into political, social, economic, religious and cultural aspects

Hello Sayontoni,

Here are some top universities in India offering admission to MA in Ancient Indian History and Archaeology:

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Andhra University, Vishakapatanam

University of Madras, Chennai

Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Madhya Pradesh

Vishwa Bharati University, West Bengal

For more details, please visit their official websites. Please write to us in case of any further clarifications.

Best wishes and regards

Anu Priya Babu.

Make sure to approach a careers guidance counsellor of the university you are seeking to get admission from. He or she will be able to help you to the fullest by helping you figure out the best possible programme in their college.

Go through the college's brochure and website too.

Hello,

M.A. Archaeology is post-graduate program of two years duration.Eligibility Criteria is graduate in relevant field, and average course fee is 7000-9000 on yearly basis,this course is offered in Annamalai University and Tamil University.

You may consider taking admission in any of the above mentioned options.