Archaeology

Archaeology is the study of human activity in the past primarily through the recovery, analysis and documentation of material remains and environmental data, like architecture, artifacts, features, landscapes and biofacts.

Key to Success

To be successful in archaeology you should have/ develop:

Perceptive and probing mind
Keen observation
Analytical and logical thinking
Patience
Intellectual ability
Artistic ability

Scope and Opportunities

Students having a post graduate degree in archaeology are eligible for lectureship in various universities across the country. They have to undergo with the entrance test like National Eligibility Test (NET) or the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)-Lectureship examination conducted by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Archaeologists can be employed in government or own private museum for the safe upkeep and management of museum artifacts.
As archaeologist has more possibility of career in government or its run agencies, their career is secure. They get all the benefits and privileges of a normal government employee based on their experience and designation.

Lifestyle & Social Status

Though rare, but it is an ideal profession for people who want to make a career in unraveling mysteries of the past.
A famous discovery drastically upraises the status and reputation of an archaeologist to iconic proportions.
Intense long working hours in the field and constant travelling enhance and diversify their cultural knowledge.
Constant changing weather and tough and hazardous working conditions are a complicated challenge to professionals engaged in field work.
Well known Personalities in Archaeology -

- D.K. Chakrabarti, Swraj Prakash Gupta, George Menachery

Job Profile

This profile demands a physical presence at the site of excavation under all kinds of weather conditions.
One has to attend camp for the sake of the site and has to stay there for months at a time while working on the project like carefully uncover the artifacts, clean them, preserve and study them.
Enough knowledge about the historical conditions, the geographical conditions of the area both in the past and at present, a bit of chemistry for safely uncovering and preserving the artifacts and anthropological matter.
Also knowledge of other languages, culture of ancient period with some knowledge of its dead languages and artistic forms.

Skills

Knowledge of Geology, Soil Science, Botany, Zoology, History
Research temperament
Manual dexterity to handle delicate and valuable objects

Work Value

Teamwork
Combination of outdoor activity with blend of more academic study

Current Job Scenario

At an early stage the remuneration is around Rs 8,000 as a Junior Research Fellow.
The remuneration for lectures varies between Rs 15,000 and Rs 20,000. Readers and Professors are paid even better.
Archaeologists are paid with good remuneration equal to that of civil servants within the Archaeological Survey of India and the state Archaeology departments.

Top Recruiters

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)
National Museum
Universities and colleges
Government and private museums and cultural galleries

Course Synopsis

Course Options	B.A/B.Sc (Archaeology)	M.A (Archaeology)	Post Graduate Diploma in Archaeology	PhD (Archaeology)
Academic Eligibility	For B.A. 10+2 or equivalent from Recognised Board/Council/ University For B.Sc- Those who want to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology should have studied history as a subject in 10+2.	For M.A.- B.A/B.Sc or equivalent from Recognised Board/Council/ University with minimum 50% marks.	Master’s degree in Ancient or Archaeology from a recognized University or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks.	A Masters degree is required to gain admission to a doctoral program
Fees		Rs 10 thousand to Rs 15 thousand Per Annum	Rs 10 thousand to Rs 15 thousand Per Annum	Rs 10 thousand to Rs 15 thousand Per Annum
Expenditure in metro and tier-1	Rs 2 lakhs to Rs 2.5 lakhs	Rs 2 lakhs to Rs 2.5 lakhs	Rs 2 lakhs to Rs 2.5 lakhs	Rs 2 lakhs to Rs 2.5 lakhs
Expenditure in tier-2	Rs 1.75 lakhs to Rs 2 lakhs	Rs 1.75 lakhs to Rs 2 lakhs	Rs 1.75 lakhs to Rs 2 lakhs	Rs 1.75 lakhs to Rs 2 lakhs
Duration	3 Years	2 Years	1 Year	3 Years
Mode	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular
Specialization
Approved	UGC	UGC	UGC	UGC
Affiliation	Respective University	Respective University	Respective University	Respective University
Entrance Exam		Institute wise
Education Loan
Scholarships

Career Prospect

Building contractor
Building researcher
Design manager
Interior designer
Set designer

Entrance Exam

For Bachelor Degree – Not Available
For Master Degree – You have to appear for the exams conducted by various universities, Different exams for different universities

Success Story

Career in Archaeology

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