Course Overview:
B.Sc. Anthropology is a 3-year undergraduate program exploring human evolution, cultural diversity, and social structures. The course covers biological anthropology, archaeology, and ethnography. Graduates can pursue careers in research, cultural resource management, or further studies in social sciences.
Duration:
The course duration is 3 years, divided into 6 semesters.
Syllabus:
The B.Sc. in Anthropology syllabus focuses on the study of humans, their evolution, cultures, and societies. The curriculum includes theoretical and practical components.
Semester 1:
Introduction to Anthropology
Physical Anthropology
Archaeological Anthropology
Human Evolution
Anthropology in India
Semester 2:
Fundamentals of Socio-Cultural Anthropology
Prehistoric Archaeology
Human Ecology and Adaptation
Tribal Studies in India
Linguistic Anthropology
Semester 3:
Biological Anthropology
Ethnographic Methods
Social Structure and Organization
Anthropology of Religion
Research Methodology in Anthropology
Semester 4:
Medical Anthropology
Urban Anthropology
Social Change and Development
Economic Anthropology
Population Studies
Semester 5:
Applied Anthropology
Human Growth and Development
Forensic Anthropology
Visual Anthropology
Gender Studies in Anthropology
Semester 6:
Anthropological Theories
Ethno-archaeology
Dissertation/Project Work
Internship/Fieldwork
Viva Voce and Presentation
Average Fees:
The average fee structure for B.Sc in Anthropology ranges between ₹10,000 to ₹80,000 per year depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
Most admissions to B.Sc in Anthropology are based on merit. However, some institutions conduct entrance exams. Notable entrance exams include:
Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET)
Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test (BHU UET)
IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)
JNUEE (Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam)
Christ University Entrance Test
Top Ten Ranking Institutions in India (Combined):
University of Delhi, Delhi
University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
University of Madras, Chennai
Panjab University, Chandigarh
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
University of Allahabad, Allahabad
Gauhati University, Guwahati
Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:
Kannur University, Kannur
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Calicut University, Calicut
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Government Victoria College, Palakkad
Union Christian College, Aluva
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady
Nirmalagiri College, Kannur