Anthropology

To apply for the M.A. Anthropology programme at Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) Tirupati through Andhra Pradesh PGCET, you should select "Social Sciences" or "Humanities" as the subject. Andhra Pradesh PGCET is the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test, and it covers various postgraduate programs, including those in Arts and Social Sciences. Anthropology typically falls under the umbrella of Social Sciences or Humanities, according to multiple university and education sites. 

Several colleges in Kolkata offer degree courses in Anthropology Honours, including Acharya Prafulla Chandra College APCC Bindhan Nagar College Bangabasi College Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Government College, and Sita Nanda College.

If you're looking for high-paying job profiles, Anthropology can disappoint you a bit. But Anthropology can give you a wide career scope where you can explore many fields like research, social services, government departments, international organizations, diplomatic services, etc. Roles like Research Assistant, Museum Manager, etc., can get you a salary around INR 4 - 5 LPA, and with some relevant experience, the salary package will get higher.

Here are a few top Anthropology college options offering great placement options in India:

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Not the direct way, but Anthropology is a great option to develop your knowledge and skills required for a job in an International organisation or diplomatic services. You'll get cross-cultural understanding, improved communication skills, enhanced research skills, etc. After this, you can seek a job in fields like International Aid and Development, Human Rights and Advocacy, Diplomatic Service, Business & Corporate Diplomacy, and so on.

Definitely, Anthropology is all about studying human behavior, and it helps Anthropology students understand different cultures and communities. As an Anthropology student, you'll be able to understand tribal societies better, address their challenges, help, and educate them.
Anthropologists' contribution to rural development is significant. Hi conduct ethnographic studies to analyze the dynamics, effective rural development planning.

Anthropology courses are offered mostly at the degree level. You'll find Anthropology courses mainly at the UG, PG, and PhD levels. Hence, their durations are fixed. For example, 3-4 years for undergraduate, 2 years for postgraduate, and 3-5 years for doctoral programs.