MSc Anthropology: What is it About?

What is the MSc Anthropology Admission Process? 

The most popular engineering entrance exams in the country are DUET and AUCET, which are required for admission into primarily public universities. Private institutes also conduct their own examinations or rely on the national/ state level entrance exams. The guide to apply for entrance exam based admission is as follows.

Merit-based selection

• Submit the application to the colleges or universities you are interested in for admission.
• Perform well in the undergraduate examinations as the scores obtained in these form the basis of the entire admission process.
• In due course of time, colleges release their cutoff lists. Check if you are eligible for admission into the desired course.
• If eligible, visit the college and submit all the required documents.

Entrance-Based Selection
The guide to apply for entrance exam based admission is as follows.

• Registration: Candidates have to register themselves by providing their basic details  like email-id, phone number, etc.
• Fill up details: Fill up the application form with all necessary details carefully.
• Uploading of documents: Scan and upload all required documents like mark sheets. Documents need to be uploaded in a specific format only, as specified by the institute’s application portal.
• Application fee: A minimal application fee is to be paid online during the submission of the application form. Payment can be done by all online payment modes.
• Download Admit Card: Admit cards are released once all applicants are judged for eligibility. The admit card must be downloaded and printed out to be used on the day of the examination.
• Examination: Prepare for the entrance exam as per the syllabus and past papers. Appear for the examination on the date announced.
• Results: Results are announced after a couple of weeks of the exam day. If a candidate is successful in qualifying the entrance examinations, they can move on to the next round.
• Group Discussion and Personal Interview: GD and PI rounds are conducted for students who have cleared the entrance examinations. The student can now take admission in the MSc Anthropology course.

What is the MSc Anthropology Eligibility Criteria?

The interested candidates who are willing to pursue MSc in Anthropology discipline must fulfill the following eligibility criteria: 

• The aspiring candidates need to pass BSc (Hons.) in Anthropology course with a minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university. 
• Candidates who have passed BA/BSc in Anthropology with 60% aggregate score from any recognized university are also eligible for this post-graduate degree program.  
• Candidates who have obtained 60% aggregate marks in BSc (Hons.)/ BSc (General)/ BA (Hons.)/ BA (Pass) in Anthropology as one of the main subjects are also eligible for applying to this course. 
• Besides these, candidates having BSc Hons. In Botany/ Zoology/ Geology or BA Hons In Sociology/ Psychology/ History or BSc Generals in both Botany and Zoology courses with at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized university are also eligible for this course application. 

Which are the popular MSc Anthropology Entrance Exams? 

There are many national and state-level entrance exams to appear for the admission into the MSc Anthropology program. 
Some of the top entrance exams conducted in order to shortlist students for admission into this course are given below.

• DUET: Delhi University Entrance Exam conducted by the National Testing Agency in the month of June of every academic year. The entrance exam is applicable for those candidates seeking admission to UG, PG, M.Phil and Ph.D. courses offered by the university of Delhi. 

Check DUET Practice Papers here. 

• MUET: Manipur University conducts an entrance exam for selecting the right candidates for UG and PG course admission. The exam application form is available both online and offline from the month of May and June. 
• AUCET: It is a state level entrance exam conducted by the Andhra University for getting admission to the post-graduation courses offered by the colleges affiliated with Andhra University and Dr BR Ambedkar University, Srikakulam. The dates of application and examination for the above-mentioned examinations are mentioned in the table below.

How to Prepare for MSc Anthropology Entrance Examinations?

To score well in the MSc Anthropology entrance exams, candidates must be well-prepared. Here are some most important tips that helps the candidates to prepare well for the examination: 

• Before starting the preparation, the candidates need to have a clear knowledge of the exam syllabus. You can also download the entrance exam syllabus from the official website of the colleges or universities you are applying for and go through it carefully. 
• The entrance exam question setup is done basically from the graduation level. So, the candidates have a good grasp on the topics covered in the Bachelor’s degree. 
• The candidates appearing for the entrance exam need to be familiar enough with the basics of the Anthropology course.   
• Prepare an effective study plan. This will help the candidates to finish the entire syllabus within a time period and there can be a sufficient time left for syllabus revision. 
• Candidates need to practice previous years’ question papers or try to solve sample question sheets so that they can have an understanding on the question pattern, its type etc. Not only that, those mock tests can also increase a candidate's confidence level and help them to secure a better score in the entrance exams. 

How to get Admission in a Good MSc Anthropology College?  

While you are planning to get admission into one of the top most colleges offering MSc Anthropology in India, you need to follow the below-mentioned tips: 

• Some MSc Anthropology colleges grant admission to the candidates on the basis of merit. So, the candidates need to have an excellent academic score in their graduation level. 
• If the college or university conducts an entrance exam and personal interview round for selecting the most eligible candidates for this course admission, then the candidates must perform well in the test to get admission to the college successfully. 
• Before applying to any college, the candidates need to have a clear idea about the course curriculum offered by the college. 
• Check out the official website of the respective colleges or universities to gather detailed knowledge on the number of seats available for the particular course, last date of submission of the application form, date of examination, date of results, last date of admission and more. 
• You can also check out the average placement package offered by the institute from the last few years. 
• While filling up the application form, you need to be careful, any mistake in the form can cause immediate cancellation. Try to submit the duly filled application form before the deadline.