Dear Teentalker,
You have a good thought to pursue Anthropology after 12th. Indeed Anthropology is a very good and research base subject to collect the knowledge for science of man or study of man. It is a broad field of study and has been used in finding how societies have developed over the years. Anthropology has four basic classifications that are sociocultural, biological, linguistics and archaeology.
Students with an undergraduate degree in anthropology commonly follow any of four main career paths: positions in government, academia, business or community service organizations. Of course, many graduates of anthropology programs choose to become an archaeologist, paleontologist, ethnologist or primatologist.
The complement of knowledge assimilated through the study of anthropology is applicable to a wide array of careers. Anthropology undergraduates also may choose to seek further study and advance to graduate school.
A career in Anthropology will expect the person to be involved in field work and research. There are many an institutes in India that will at the end of the study course employ anthropologists with the Anthropological Survey of India. One can start working as a professor with various universities among other options after completing their education. Those who plan to pursue field work in the field will be expected to be involved with the study of certain ethnic groups or ancient artifacts in remote locations for long periods. This work can be especially exhaustive as it involves both mental and physical work and involves working of the anthropologist in locations that are not very high on comfort.
Specializations offered under Anthropology
§ Prehistoric-Anthropology
§ Visual Anthropology
§ Physical Anthropology
§ Socio-cultural Anthropology
§ Linguistic Anthropology
§ Applied Anthropology
§ Business Anthropology
§ Forensic Anthropology
§ Medical Anthropology
Candidates need to have passed 10+2 from a recognized board as a minimum criterion of eligibility. Admission to BA Anthropology is generally merit-based. However, some colleges also conduct entrance exams for admitting students.
Institutes offering Anthropology in India
§ Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam
§ Bangalore University, Bangalore
§ Berhampur University, Orissa
§ Dibrugharh University, Assam
§ Dr.Hari Singh Gour Vishwa Vidyalaya, MP
§ Guwahati University, PO, Gopinath Bordili Nagar, Guwahati
§ Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar, Garhwal, Uttar Pradesh
§ Karnataka University, Dharwad, Karnataka
§ Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
§ Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal, Manipur
§ Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar
§ North Eastern Hill University, Shillong
§ North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
§ Pt.Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur
§ Pune University, Pune
§ Punjabi University, Patiala
By studying Anthropology and gaining the knowledge of the evolution of mankind through the years, the students will be able to provide solutions to raging human problems. Hence Anthropology has its own importance in the field of studies. However, the probable salaries offered to successful postgraduates in this field are between INR 3- 6 lacs per annum.
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