INTRODUCTION

Archaeology refers to the combination of two words 'archaios' and 'logos' which means ancient things and theory of science. Archaeology deals with the study about past civilization. The study of past civilization is done by analysis and documentation, recovery of historical materials and historical data like landscapes and bio-facts.

SPECIALIZATIONS

• Historical archaeology
• Ethnoarchaeology
• Experimental archaeology
• Archaeobotany
• Archaeometry
• Archaeozoology
• Battlefield Archaeology
• Environmental Archaeology
• Geoarchaeology
• Marine Archaeology
• Palaeontology
• Prehistoric Archaeology
• Urban Archaeology

And many more

SKILL SET

• Perceptive and probing mind
• Keen observation
• Analytical and logical thinking
• Creativity
• Able to recognize and appreciate arts
• Patience

TOP COLLEGES

The Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara

• Course: Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology & Ancient History
• Eligibility: Candidates who have passed HSC or its equivalent Examination with English as one of their subjects
• Admission Mode: Marks Based
• Seats: 60

Assumption College Alleppey, Kerala

• Course: B.A. Museology and Archaeology
• Eligibility: Pass in Plus two/ equivalent examinations in any stream
• Admission Mode: Marks Based
• Total marks obtained in the qualifying examination + weight-age of 50 marks for those who have studied History /Islamic History - penalty + bonus (if any)
• Seats: 30

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

• Course: B.A. Museology and Archaeology
• Eligibility: Candidates shall be required to have passed Plus Two or equivalent examination or an examination recognized by this University as equivalent thereto
• Admission Mode: Marks Based

Shivaji University Kolhapur, Maharashtra

• Course: Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology
• Admission Mode: Marks Based

Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati

• Course: Bachelor of Arts in Anthrolopology
• Eligibility: All Arts and Science groups
• Admission Mode: Marks Based

JOB PROSPECTS

• Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
• Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)
• National Museum
• Universities and colleges
• Government and private museums and cultural galleries

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