Archaeology
The study of archaeology involves unveiling the past and preserving it in the form of historical monuments. Archaeological Courses in India consists of a detailed study of illustrated manuscripts, fossils, inscriptions and coins. Numismatics, Epigraphy, Archives and Museology are also important branches of study included in archaeological courses in India. The primary duty of an archaeologist involves a scientific and inter-disciplinary approach to the study of past societies and culture which, in other words, imply extensive field work, thorough knowledge of languages like Urdu, Sanskrit, and Persian, and familiarity with subjects like anthropology, geography, and geology.
Public, Private
1) Archaeological Survey of India (ASI): one can work with this organisation. the students are required to qualify exams conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) or by State Public Service Commission’s (SPSC). 2)Lectureship: one can work as a lecturar. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or the National Eligibility Test (NET) are the exams that can be taken.For taking up a lectureship position in a particular state, candidates must have to clear the State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) of that particular state. 3) pursuing doctorate: a candidate can take up docorate degree and take up paid research fellowship.
4) government and private sector museum.: one can work in government and private sector museums ("B.A. in Archeology courses in India", n.d.)"
"An archaeologist needs:
1)to enjoy science and research and to remain objective
2)an eye for detail
3)to be willing to live in harsh conditions when doing field work
4)patience, perseverance and determination
5)to be able to work as a team
6)strong written and computing skills.
("Archaelogist", n.d.)"
"Those who want to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology should have studied history as a subject in 10+2("B.A. in Archeology courses in India", n.d.)".
For those interested in a career in archaeology, a three years bachelor's degree in archaeology is the basic degree required. Thereafter, one may also pursue a post graduate degree or diploma in archaeology or further research in allied fields of study.
Graduates in any discipline can choose to pursue a post graduate diploma or degree course in archaeology. However, graduates in history, social sciences like sociology, anthropology are given preference. At a higher level, those interested in conducting research on the various branches of archaeology must have completed their post graduation, preferably in history before applying for research fellowships.
Institutions in Bihar
1) Patna university , Patna, 800005, Ph. No. – 0612 – 2678008
Enquiry Ph. No. - 0612 - 2670531
2) Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar Univeristy, Muzzafarpur, Bihar 842002, registrar.brabu@gmail.com 0621-2243071
3) Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda-803111 Bihar, Phone No.- 06112-281820, 281672, Fax - 06112-281505 Institutions in other places
Post Graduate Diploma in Archaeology (PGDA) of 2 years duration is offered by Archaeological Survey of India, Institute of Archaeology, 24-Tilak Marg, New Delhi - 110 001.
Those who have completed M.A. in Ancient/Medieval Indian History or M.A./M.Sc in Archaeology with 55% marks are eligible for the course. (50% for SC/ST/OBC) Upper age limit is 27 years. Selection is based on written Test and Interview. Applications are invited in June and the session commences in October.
Two special programmes in Archaeology are offered by: Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management, 18-A, Satsang Vihar, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi – 67. They are:
a) Master in Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management
b) Master in Archaeology and Heritage Management
The programmes are of 2 years duration and the course begins in July. Graduates in History, Archaeology, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Botany, Geology, Museology, Anthropology/B.E, B.Arch, B.Town Planning can apply. Admission is through an entrance test.
1) "Archeologist(n.d.) retrieved from http://www.careercentre.dtwd.wa.gov.au/Occupations/Pages/archaeologist.aspx
2) B.A. in Archeology courses in India (n.d.) retrieved from http://www.minglebox.com/arts/courses/archaeology/ug-ba-archaeology