About the Department
ABOUT SCHOOL OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND TRIBAL STUDIES
MA/M.Sc Anthropology has been offering by the Bastar Vishwavidyalaya (BVV) from 2008. The university, established with an aim to enhance the downtrodden communities, now it offers post-graduate programme in Anthropology and Tribal Studies. The School of Anthropology & Tribal Studies in Bastar Vishwavidyalaya is dedicated to better understanding human cultural and biological origins and diversity through education and research. The faculty is committed to excellence in teaching and to the advancement of knowledge through local, national, and international programs of research.
MANDATE
The primary aim of Anthropology program it to study the origin, behavior, as well as the physical, social, and cultural development of humans throughout history and in different cultures. This study can take the form of fieldwork, academic study, research, as well as curation of collections located in universities and museums. The traditional role of anthropologists is to do research in order to produce knowledge.
- To study of primitive culture in its present form.
- To study of cultural contact and specific processes. This includes exploration of the influences of outer groups creating cultural changes.
- Reconstruction of social history.
- Search for universally valid social laws.
The two year course has been divided into four semesters which consists of theory and practical. The students will rigorously participate in the different filed settings, Seminars, practicals, filed visits and in the final semester they have to be submitted dissertation.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE
- The department have potential and experienced faculty.
- Department and central library facility for various references.
- Well established Lab facility
- Time to Time Field Visits
- Guest Lectures and Seminars
PROGRAMME OFFERED
MA / M.Sc Anthropology
Duration: 2 years (4 Semesters)
Number of Seats for admission: 30
ELIGIBILITY
A Candidate who has obtained Bachelor Degree in any field (BA / BSc) with minimum 45% of marks.
HOW TO APPLY
The admission brochure along with the admission form is available at the University office during office hours. Students may fill the form and submit it to respective School of Studies. Admission will be imparted after scrutiny of all forms on the merit basis. Reservations will be followed to SC, ST, OBC, Minorities, and women etc., categories as per the Govt. of Chhattisgarh norms.
IMPORTANT DATES IN EVERY YEAR
Admission form available from: 30th May
Last date for submission of Forms: 31st July
Commencement of Session: 1st of Aug.
CONTACT
Head
School of Anthropology & Tribal Studies
Bastar Vishwavidyalaya, Dharampura
Jagdalpur, District-Bastar (Chhattisgarh) 494 001
Phone: 07782-229219 (O) Fax : 07782-229037