VisvaBharati Birbhum M.Sc Anthropology: Fees 2025, Admission Dates, Course Duration, Eligibility
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Anthropology)- Full Time
M.Sc. Anthropology is a postgraduate course in the study of human societies, cultures and their evolution. A candidate has to be a B.Sc/B.A. graduate in Anthropology/ Sociology/History/Zoology from a recognised university in order to be eligible for this course.
M.Sc.Anthropology is a 2 year program which specializes in four branches: Cultural/ Social Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, Archaeological Anthropology and Linguistic Anthropology.The mode of admission is mostly through an Entrance Examination.
The average tuition fee for the entire course ranges between 25,000 INR to 1.5 Lakhs INR.
M.Sc.Anthropology graduates can obtain jobs in Museums, Academic and research institutes, government social organizations, cultural agencies etc. as Anthropologist, Assistant professor, Researcher etc. A fresh graduate of this course can expect an average annual salary of 1.5 Lakh INR to 3 Lakhs INR.
What is M.Sc. Anthropology about?
Anthropology is the study of human society, cultures and their evolution.In other words, it is the complete science of mankind. It studies Human beings through the disciplines of biology, society and culture and hence the course syllabus is based on topics like Biology, Geology, etc.
Duration
M.Sc. Anthropology is completed over a duration of 2 years.Since the course follows a semester system over annual mode the course is divided into four semesters.
Academic Options after M.Sc. in Anthropology
After this Masters course, students can opt for M.Phil and Ph.D in Anthropology from colleges like North Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya, Amity Institute of Anthropology, Andhra University etc.
Where to study?
M.Sc.Anthropology is a course found in limited Science colleges in India which have expert faculty and great infrastructure. The top colleges for are as follows:
|
Name of College |
Location |
|---|---|
|
Savitribai Phule Pune University |
Pune |
|
Andhra University |
Vishakhapatnam |
|
University of Delhi |
New Delhi |
|
Amity Institute of Anthropology |
Noida |
|
National Post-Graduate College |
Lucknow |
|
University of Calcutta |
Kolkata |
|
Sikkim University |
Gantok |
Course Fees
Course Duration
2 YearsTuition Fees
1.2 K1 Year Fees
8.51 KTotal Fees
11.82 KDetailed Fees
| Year | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Year Wise fees | ₹8,510 | ₹3,310 |
| Total Fees | ₹8510 | ₹3310 |
| Tuition fees | ₹1200 | ₹1200 |
| Admission fees | ₹3000 | - |
| Registration fees | ₹1000 | - |
| other fee | ₹3310 | ₹2110 |
Course Information
Course Description
M.Sc. Anthropology is a postgraduate course in the study of human societies, cultures and their evolution. A candidate has to be a B.Sc/B.A. graduate in Anthropology/ Sociology/History/Zoology from a recognised university in order to be eligible for this course.
M.Sc.Anthropology is a 2 year program which specializes in four branches: Cultural/ Social Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, Archaeological Anthropology and Linguistic Anthropology.The mode of admission is mostly through an Entrance Examination.
The average tuition fee for the entire course ranges between 25,000 INR to 1.5 Lakhs INR.
M.Sc.Anthropology graduates can obtain jobs in Museums, Academic and research institutes, government social organizations, cultural agencies etc. as Anthropologist, Assistant professor, Researcher etc. A fresh graduate of this course can expect an average annual salary of 1.5 Lakh INR to 3 Lakhs INR.
What is M.Sc. Anthropology about?
Anthropology is the study of human society, cultures and their evolution.In other words, it is the complete science of mankind. It studies Human beings through the disciplines of biology, society and culture and hence the course syllabus is based on topics like Biology, Geology, etc.
Duration
M.Sc. Anthropology is completed over a duration of 2 years.Since the course follows a semester system over annual mode the course is divided into four semesters.
Academic Options after M.Sc. in Anthropology
After this Masters course, students can opt for M.Phil and Ph.D in Anthropology from colleges like North Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya, Amity Institute of Anthropology, Andhra University etc.
Where to study?
M.Sc.Anthropology is a course found in limited Science colleges in India which have expert faculty and great infrastructure. The top colleges for are as follows:
|
Name of College |
Location |
|---|---|
|
Savitribai Phule Pune University |
Pune |
|
Andhra University |
Vishakhapatnam |
|
University of Delhi |
New Delhi |
|
Amity Institute of Anthropology |
Noida |
|
National Post-Graduate College |
Lucknow |
|
University of Calcutta |
Kolkata |
|
Sikkim University |
Gantok |
Eligibility Criteria
For General candidates :
B.Sc. (Hons.) graduates in the subject concerned under 10+2+3 pattern or its equivalent with at least Physics and Botany 50% marks in Honours subject in case of Physics and Botany Chemistry45% marks in Honours subject in case of Chemistry with pass marks in Mathematics at subsidiary level.Mathematics 45% marks in Honours subject in case of Mathematics Zoology 55% marks in Honours subject in case of Zoology
SC/ST candidates :
B.Sc. Honours graduates in the subject concerned under 10+2+3 pattern or its equivalent.
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Palli-Shiksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture) Visva-Bharati offers B.Sc Agriculture. For this course, there are 55 seats available. According to the Govt. rules, 27% of the total seat is reserved for OBC students, and 22.5% of the seats are reserved for SC and ST students. There is also some reservation for international students.
There are two types of hostel facilities at Visva-Bharati University, i.e. new and old. The newly build hostels have modern facilities like wardrobe, study table, proper lights, 24*7 security, etc. The old hostels are also well-equipped. But the buildings are of ancient style. They offer food two times, i.e. lunch and dinner. Food offered at the hostels is quite good. If you want to leave the hostel and go home for some reason, you will need permission from your HOD.
No. Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) and Vishwa Bharati University are not the same. They are two separate universities.
RBU is a state university whereas Visva Bharati is a central university. They are not related to each other in terms of administration but share the same ideologies and culture.
RBU main campus is situated in Jorasanko, the ancestral house of Rabindranath Tagore. Visva Bharati was founded by Tagore in an estate of Bolpur owned by his father Maharshi Debendranath Tagore.
The required cutoff varies each year depending on the question pattern. Every year Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) declares cutoff for each category. However, according to the recent cutoff pattern, the required cutoff will be above 450. However, for UG courses, these colleges are great options. Visva-Bharati University and Bidhan Chandra Viswavidyalaya also take direct admission. So, if you have good marks in 10+2, you can try for direct admission.
Here are a few preparation tips for the MSc Botany Entrance of Visva Bharati University.
- Make your basics clear.
- Go through the textbooks you followed during your graduation. ‘A Textbook of Botany’ by Hait, Bhattacharya, and Ghosh can be a good reference book.
- Microbiology, Mycology, and Plant Pathology, Cell Biology and Genetics, and Molecular Biology, Plant Physiology, and Biochemistry are a few of the sections that you should pay more attention to.
- You will get MCQ questions in the entrance, so you should prepare accordingly.
Hope this helps you get some idea about the entrance.
The questions asked in the MSc entrance are MCQ type. The question pattern also differs from department to department. You can’t predict the question pattern, since the questions are made by professors of specific departments. However, you can solve the previous year’s question papers to prepare for the entrance. But it’s difficult to get the previous year’s questions online. You can get the question papers from the local xerox centers of Siksha Bhavana.
Yes, Visva-Bharati University offers a 5-years integrated M.Sc program. It is offered by Integrated Science Education and Research Centre (ISERC). You will be studying basic sciences like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Advanced Computing, Environmental Science, etc., and a few other courses like English, History, and Philosophy of Science in your first two years. You have to choose your major in your 3rd year. Currently, the majors offered are Life Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Environmental Sciences. You will have to choose three elective courses along with your major. One of these electives needs to be from your major and the other two should be from other majors. Last year is for your dissertation. You will need to conduct research in the university or any other university from India or abroad.
Yes, students from Bihar/Jharkhand go to Visva Bharati University for studies. In fact students from all over India come to Visva Bharati. You will meet students from far south to North East, on campus. You can easily find students from your community. At first, it can be difficult to adjust, as the majority of the students are local. Many professors also use Bangali while teaching. If you face difficulty understanding, you can ask them to repeat the same in English. Over time, you will also start to understand the language.
- Calcutta University
- Burdwan University
- Visva-Bharati University
- North-Bengal University
Also, you should know that irrespective of which university you are taking, you will have to study on your own. You may get assistance from your professor or your friends. However, you will have to put in the extra effort to do well in your academics and get a job.
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