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The Institute of Archaeology under the aegis of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), New Delhi, conducts a two year Post Graduate Diploma in Archaeology. The eligibility of entry to this program includes a Master's degree in Ancient or Medieval Indian History, Anthropology, or Archaeology from a recognized university. Students holding a Master's degree in classical languages or geology can also apply for this programme.
Archaeology in itself is a vast field and different roles are based on the area of specialization. The major branches of study in archaeology include:
Archaeobotany - Study of plant remains to ascertain agricultural practices of that time, food habits of the people, and climatic conditions thereof.
Archaeometry is the application of analytical engineering principles and processes to archaeology.
Archaeozoology - Branch of archaeology that looks into the remains of animals and related aspects such as their health, domestication, hunting practices, and so on.
Battlefield Archaeology - Intensive archaeological exploration of well-known battlefields.
Environmental Archaeology - Studies the impact of environment on past societies and vice versa.
Ethno Archaeology - Application of modern day ethnological or anthropological data on past societies to gain an insight into them.
Experimental Archaeology - Replication of obsolete objects and processes in order to get a better understanding of their working.
Geoarchaeology - The focus of this field is towards the inspection of soil and rock samples to determine changes in geological and environmental conditions.
Marine Archaeology - Also known as underwater archaeology. Study dedicated to probe the remains of ships along with the study of cultures that developed along the coastline.
Paleontology - This branch deals with the study of life forms that existed on earth before the advent of the modern man.
Prehistoric Archaeology - Archaeologists whose main interest is to examine human traditions that belong to the pre-recorded or prehistoric era.
Urban Archaeology - Branch that is specifically dedicated to the study of urban centers or cities.
Major Recruiters –
1. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
2. Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)
3. National Museum
4. Universities and colleges
5. Government and private museums and cultural galleries

Both of these are premier institutions for arts and science courses. They are widely preferred by many students as they are top ranked ones.
But when we compare MCC and Ethiraj, MCC is better.
The college is affiliated to the University of Madras but functions as an autonomous institution (deemed university) from its campus in Tambaram, Chennai. MCC has several civil servants, administrators, educators, business people and political leaders, around the world among its professors and alumni. It is accredited by NAAC. It is Ranked 6 for Arts by The Week and Ranked 7 for science by India Today.
The student reviews are also really good which is one of the important criteria for the selection of a good college.

Hi,
Let me know for which class you are asking (i.e. BA, MA or BED). I am considering you as a BA aspirant. So, I am enclosing the details as per that for your convenience:
Areas of Study:
Literary studies
English language Proficiency
English Language Education
Linguistic and Phonetic
Entrance Exam Pattern for BA English:
- The question paper will be in multiple question formats.
- The duration of the exam is 3 hours.
- Question paper will be set on the basis of higher secondary level that is 10+2 level of study. So, no need to worry, all you need to take care of your English grammar section.
Here I am forwarding you the entrance test model paper of English paper. From model paper, you will be able to understand the question pattern and also the mark distribution of each section.

Candidates meet HSEE 2018 eligibility criteria if they have cleared any of the below mentioned examinations with qualifying marks in 2017 or are appearing for them in 2018:
The final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by a Central or State Board recognised by the Association of Indian Universities
Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination conducted by a Board or University recognised by the Association of Indian Universities.
Final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defense Academy.
Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum of five subjects.
Any Public School, Board or University examination in India or in a foreign country recognised as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities.
HSC vocational examination.
General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London, Cambridge or Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.
For more about syllabus, kindly read:
https://www.shiksha.com/college/indian-institute-of-technology-madras/exams/hsee
All the best.

Hi,
DAV College, Sector 10 is one of the best colleges in Chandigarh for BA as they give you golden opportunities to prove yourself in academics as well as in co-curricular activities. It leaves MCM college way too far behind.
I am also doing my BA 2nd year in DAV and I must say that the college is just brilliant, teachers are so supportive and have so much subject knowledge that you can clear your doubts very easily. The elections, parties and competitions give you so much confidence to speak in public at any situation. All the people who take admissions in other colleges later regret as DAV attracts them, so if you don't want to regret then fill the form today only as today is the last day to apply for admissions. This is the official website of DAV where you can get knowledge about your course and the subjects provided by them and your eligibility:
https://davchd.ac.in

Hi,
As a student, Mounts gives you a ton of exposure and freedom. The college is best known for its humanities faculty hence, making it the best college in Bangalore for humanities. There are some other best reasons for you to choose the college as well. Such as:
There will be a fest at least once a month with food trucks and stalls, so great food to look out for.
It's a mixed crowd that provides a ton of exposure.
The dress code is relatively lenient compared to other institutions in the city.
You can dye your hair pink or go bald. There will always be people to judge you but there will also be a group of people who admire you for being yourself.
Coffee with vada in the degree canteen is a delicacy on cold, winter mornings.
And the amazing woman who works at Mingos is Sunni.

Hi,
Here is the preparation strategy for TISSNET to avoid some of the common mistakes in the exam:
Getting through HRM & LR programme at TISS Mumbai involves three stages:
TISSNET
Group Discussion and Essay
Personal Interview
TISSNET: It is an online aptitude exam and is divided in three sections (weightage is roughly equal for each section, though subject to change every year):
Quant: If you are already preparing for other management exams then you will find the Quantitative Aptitude questions to be fairly easy. However, if you are only aiming for TISSNET then I would suggest you to cover all Quant topics that are covered in management exams. You only need to practice low-medium level of difficulty questions.
Also, in 2016, the paper had some questions based on Data Interpretation, therefore, again I would suggest you to be well-versed with different types of questions in DI on the low-medium difficulty scale.
Verbal: Verbal section again is fairly easy. You need to have a decent command over the language to score full in this section. Be well-versed with basic Reading Comprehension passages.
General Knowledge: This is the make or break section in TISSNET. The GK is both current and static and covers areas ranging from economics to geography to politics. Therefore, your preparation on the subject should be thorough. I suggest you to do the following to prepare the section:
Read newspapers daily
Solve online GK questions covering all areas (The Aspirants Committee of HRM & LR, TISS Mumbai posts sample General Knowledge questions every alternate day on Facebook)
Be well versed with the new laws
Read up in detail about the government schemes
Additional Information:
Practice sample question papers (Extremely Important, also focus on speed)
The cutoff is high (based on the difficulty level), therefore, aim at scoring full marks in Quantitative and Verbal section.
Personal Interview:
Personal Interview is the game changer for getting into the course. Therefore, lay a strong focus on its preparation.
This part of the answer is just to you give you a sense of the characteristics the interviewers might be looking for in a prospective HR student and will not jot down the entire half an hour interview because the questions can vary from person to person and the assessment criteria for the interview is confidential. So, there are no fixed questions and no questions that the coaching centers have prepared you for.

Follow the suggestions below:
Go and visit the campus at least for one day.
Get the model papers from the seniors or from the library of EFLU.
Establish friendship with the peer group in campus
If you want to become English Professor or any language communication professional, EFLU is the best campus across the country.
You can have great exposure with different nationals and with different cultures.
Little bit of general knowledge is essential. You should have an idea about famous contemporary works in world literature (and, classics of course), names of renowned literary geniuses and their works (not necessarily the year of publication), nominees and recipients of literary prizes for e.g. IMPAC Dublin, Nobel, Orange, Booker, etc. This is a sure shot 10-20 mark, I guess.
When it comes to the language itself, as long as you are good at compositions, you are fine. There will be essays to write and paragraphs to summarize. Try and improve your vocabulary and sentence construction a bit. My advice would be to watch a lot of movies and TV shows and YouTube videos. Try it with subtitles if you prefer.