B.Sc - Anthropology

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):

  1. University of Delhi, Delhi

  2. University of Calcutta, Kolkata

  3. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

  5. University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

  6. University of Madras, Chennai

  7. Panjab University, Chandigarh

  8. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

  9. University of Allahabad, Allahabad

  10. Gauhati University, Guwahati

Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:

  1. Kannur University, Kannur

  2. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

  3. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

  4. Calicut University, Calicut

  5. St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam

  6. Government Victoria College, Palakkad

  7. Union Christian College, Aluva

  8. Sacred Heart College, Kochi

  9. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

  10. Nirmalagiri College, Kannur