Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of human culture and belief systems. There are many Bachelor's and master's courses that you can pursue to study anthropology. Following are some of the top universities from where you can study anthropology in India:
1. Delhi University's colleges, such as Miranda House and Hansraj College
2. Jawaharlal Nehru University
3. Banaras Hindu University
4. University of Madras
5. Calcutta University and affiliated colleges
You must take the CUET UG entrance exam if you want to enroll in Bachelor's programs at these universities. Visit this link to SEE the full list of well-known colleges: https://www.shiksha.com/humanities-social-sciences/anthropology/colleges/colleges-india?sby=popularity.

The anthropology field focuses on the study of culture, society, language, etc. To understand human evolution. There are many courses like B.A. M.A. M.Sc. And diplomas available for those who would like to study anthropology. A career in anthropology in India has the following scope:
1. Teaching: After completing a master's degree and passing the UGC NET exam, you can teach at the college level as a professor.
2. Research: If you want to do anthropological research, you can apply for a research fellowship like the JRF.
3. Museums and art galleries: You can work as an expert in museums if you have a degree in anthropology.
4. Non-profit organizations: With your degree, you can work for top NGOs and organizations such as UNESCO.
5. Columnist: You can write as an expert for a newspaper, journal, or blog with your knowledge of anthropology.

Cultural anthropology is a branch of anthropology that aims to scientifically study cultural and social aspects of humans. The study focuses on cultural beliefs, cultural practices, and social organizations of human groups.
Since culture is highly influential, cultural anthropologists are eager to research and analyze how individuals and societies adapt to different ecologies, institutions, and ideologies and develop different practices.
There are many undergraduate and postgraduate courses available in India.
You can apply to West Bengal State University (WBSU) if you want to pursue a postgraduate degree in cultural anthropology from Kolkata.
The college offers a two-year regular postgraduate degree, an M.Sc. in Social-Cultural Anthropology.
The teachers here are very helpful to students, and the course curriculum is relevant to make students industry-ready.
Applications for admissions into this course at WBSU are made online. The tuition fee for the course is INR 18,150, and candidates should have a graduation degree (B.Sc. or B.A.) in anthropology from a recognized institute or university to be eligible for admission.