Calcutta University M.Sc. Anthropology FAQs
Ques. Does University of Calcutta accept CUET-PG scores for M.Sc. Anthropology admission?
Ans. No, the University of Calcutta does not accept CUET-PG scores for M.Sc. Anthropology admission. Admission is through an internal university entrance test and merit list. Eighty per cent of seats are reserved for students graduating from CU-affiliated colleges and twenty per cent are available to non-CU candidates on the basis of merit and the entrance test.
Ques. What is the total fee for M.Sc. Anthropology at University of Calcutta?
Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Sc. Anthropology programme at Calcutta University is INR 18,000 for the full duration. Monthly charges include a tuition fee of INR 500 and a laboratory charge of INR 250. The application fee is INR 1,000 for general and OBC candidates and INR 500 for SC, ST and PwD candidates.
Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Sc. Anthropology at University of Calcutta?
Ans. Candidates must hold a 3-year B.Sc. or B.A. Honours degree in Anthropology or a related discipline from University of Calcutta or any recognised university. The minimum aggregate marks required are 50% for general candidates and 45% for SC, ST and OBC candidates. Candidates who graduated after 2022 are eligible to apply.
Ques. How many seats are available for M.Sc. Anthropology at Calcutta University?
Ans. The M.Sc. Anthropology programme at University of Calcutta has 28 seats per batch. Eighty per cent of seats are allocated to graduates from CU-affiliated colleges and twenty per cent to candidates from other recognised universities. Reservations apply as per West Bengal government norms.
Ques. What sub-disciplines are covered in M.Sc. Anthropology at Calcutta University?
Ans. The M.Sc. Anthropology programme at Calcutta University covers four major sub-disciplines: biological anthropology, social and cultural anthropology, archaeological anthropology and medical anthropology. The curriculum also includes fieldwork, practicals in biological anthropology, forensic methods and osteology, and research methodology, making it a comprehensive postgraduate programme in the subject.
Ques. What career options are available after M.Sc. Anthropology from Calcutta University?
Ans. Graduates of M.Sc. Anthropology from Calcutta University can pursue UGC-NET in Anthropology to qualify for research fellowships and assistant professor roles. Other options include fieldwork with NGOs and government agencies, roles in public health and forensic anthropology, museum curation and doctoral research. The degree also serves as a gateway to Ph.D. programmes at Calcutta University and other institutions.
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