{"id":29012,"date":"2025-06-20T11:39:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T11:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/?p=29012"},"modified":"2025-06-21T15:19:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T15:19:09","slug":"archaeology-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/archaeology-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Archaeology Courses: How to Become an Archaeologist? Eligibility, Selection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Archaeology is the scientific study of past human civilizations through excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and landscapes.<\/strong> To become an archaeologist in India, students can pursue a B.A. or B.Sc. in Archaeology, Ancient History, or Anthropology after 10+2 (Arts or Science stream). For higher roles, an M.A. or M.Sc. in Archaeology or Heritage Studies is essential. Admissions are based on merit or entrance exams like CUET, BHU PET, or university-level tests. Reputed institutes like Deccan College, BHU, and Delhi Institute of Heritage Research offer specialized courses. Career options include roles in ASI, museums, research bodies, and UNESCO projects.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Archaeology Courses: Archaeology<\/strong> is the study of human culture by analyzing the objects made by humans. Archaeologists are the sub-field of Anthropology. It is one of the best courses candidates can choose for a bright future in their career. It involves the study of artefacts, architecture, bio-facts and cultural landscapes. Through this course, candidates can work in historical sites, indulge in the restoration of monuments and explore the ancient history of India. Candidates may read the whole article for details regarding the Archaeology courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Archaeology\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Archaeology?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contains<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb8fb6e5691\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb8fb6e5691\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/archaeology-courses\/#What_is_Archaeology\" >What is Archaeology?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/archaeology-courses\/#Who_are_Archaeologists\" >Who are Archaeologists?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/archaeology-courses\/#Scope_of_Archaeology_Courses\" >Scope of Archaeology Courses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/archaeology-courses\/#How_to_Become_an_Archaeologist\" >How to Become an Archaeologist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/archaeology-courses\/#What_is_the_Eligibility_Criteria_for_Archaeology_Courses\" >What is the Eligibility Criteria for Archaeology Courses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/archaeology-courses\/#Archaeology_Courses\" >Archaeology Courses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/archaeology-courses\/#What_is_the_Admission_Procedure_for_Archaeology_Courses\" >What is the Admission Procedure for Archaeology Courses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/archaeology-courses\/#Colleges_offering_Archaeology\" >Colleges offering Archaeology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/archaeology-courses\/#Career_and_Jobs\" >Career and Jobs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The archaeologist is the study of human history through millions of years with the help of historical sites, the structure remains bones, tools and other artefacts. The experts in this field are known as Archaeologists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four types of Archaeology i.e:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><b>Prehistoric Archaeology: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prehistoric Archaeology is the study of past cultures that don&#8217;t have any written language.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Historical Archaeology: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historical Archaeology is the study of cultures or civilizations that excited during the period of recorded history.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Underwater Archaeology: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Underwater Archaeology is the study of human remains beneath the surface of the oceans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Urban Archaeology: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urban Archaeologists is a branch of Archaeology specializing in large towns and cities with long strati-graphic histories of work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_are_Archaeologists\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who are Archaeologists?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Archaeologists or people who are experts in Archaeology are the scientists who study the remains of people and past civilizations. They study human history from the leftovers such as homes, clothes, bones dishes etc. Candidates who want to be archaeologists must have a deep knowledge of history and geography. The responsibility of archaeologists is to do the surveys with different methods and instruments, manipulate the data using the drawing, notes and photography.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scope_of_Archaeology_Courses\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scope of Archaeology Courses<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Archaeology courses have huge scope in India because of its rich heritage culture. Candidates after qualifying this course can work in private as well as government sectors. Also, candidates can become a lecturer in various universities by doing Post Graduation in Archaeology. Archaeologists can also work at the private as well as government museums for the safe upkeep and management of ancient artefacts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"2536\">\n<caption>Archaeology Course Details<\/caption>\n<thead data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1093\">\n<tr data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1093\">\n<th data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1014\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"994\">Aspect<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1093\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1027\">Details<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"2536\">\n<tr data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1316\">\n<td data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1237\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1223\">Course Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1316\">Archaeology \/ Heritage Studies \/ Ancient History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1427\">\n<td data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1348\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1339\">Popular Programs<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1427\">B.A., B.Sc., M.A., M.Sc., PG Diploma, Ph.D. in Archaeology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1538\">\n<td data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1459\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1450\">Eligibility (UG)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1538\">10+2 in any stream; Arts preferred<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1649\">\n<td data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1570\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1561\">Eligibility (PG)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1649\">Graduation in Archaeology, History, Anthropology or related subjects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1760\">\n<td data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1681\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1674\">Top Entrance Exams<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1760\">CUET, BHU PET, NMI Entrance, DUET<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1871\">\n<td data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1792\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1790\">Top Institutes in India<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1871\">Deccan College (Pune), BHU, Delhi Institute of Heritage Research, MSU Baroda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1982\">\n<td data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1903\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1893\">Course Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1982\">UG: 3 years, PG: 2 years, Ph.D.: 3\u20135 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2093\">\n<td data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2014\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2001\">Average Fees<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2093\">\u20b910,000 \u2013 \u20b980,000 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2204\">\n<td data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2125\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2113\">Core Subjects<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2204\">Field Archaeology, Epigraphy, Numismatics, Conservation, Ancient Scripts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2315\">\n<td data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2236\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2231\">Career Opportunities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2315\">Archaeologist, Museum Curator, Heritage Manager, Researcher, Professor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2425\">\n<td data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2347\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2336\">Hiring Sectors<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2425\">ASI, Museums, Universities, UNESCO, Cultural NGOs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2536\">\n<td data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2457\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2455\">Average Starting Salary<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2536\" data-col-size=\"md\">\u20b93\u20136 LPA depending on role and experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"career-path\" class=\"cd-row\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_an_Archaeologist\"><\/span>How to Become an Archaeologist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"table-set\">\n<div class=\"table-mobile\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<caption>\u00a0<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th>Stream<\/th>\n<th>Graduation<\/th>\n<th>After Graduation<\/th>\n<th>After Post Graduation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<div>Path 1<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<td>Clear Class XII with any stream<\/td>\n<td>Pursue B.A. \/ B.Sc. in any field or Archaeology for 3 years<\/td>\n<td>Pursue M.A Archaeology\/ Ancient Indian History and Archaeology\/ Museology\/ Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management for 2 years<\/td>\n<td>M.Phil in History\/ Archaeology for 2 years or\/and PhD for 3-4 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<div>Path 2<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<td>Clear Class XII with any stream<\/td>\n<td>Pursue B.A. \/ B.Sc. in any field or Archaeology for 3 years<\/td>\n<td>Pursue Post-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Museology for 1-2 years<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Eligibility_Criteria_for_Archaeology_Courses\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the Eligibility Criteria for Archaeology Courses?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The details regarding the eligibility criteria of the\u00a0courses are given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<caption><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Archaeology Admission Criteria\u00a0<\/span><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courses<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelors courses<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must have passed class 12 form a recognised board with any stream.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master courses<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must have a bachelor&#8217;s degree in a related field like Archaeology, Indian history culture, anthropology.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postgraduate diploma courses<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates just have a masters degree in ancient\/ medieval\/ Indian history or Archaeology.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Archaeology_Courses\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Archaeology Courses<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The list of courses\u00a0is given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<caption><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Archaeology Courses<\/span><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courses<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Branches<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undergraduate courses<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diploma in Indian Archaeology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.A. in Indian history and culture\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.A. in Archaeology and Museology<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master Courses<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.A in Archaeology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.A in Ancient Indian History &amp; Archaeology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master of Science in Archaeology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master of Philosophy in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctor of Philosophy in Ancient\u00a0 Indian history, culture and Archaeology.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Admission_Procedure_for_Archaeology_Courses\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the Admission Procedure for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Archaeology Courses?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The details regarding the admission procedure for Archaeology courses are given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, candidates must be eligible for admission for the Archaeology courses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The different universities\/institutes will conduct their entrance examinations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates will be called for counselling and seat allotment depending on the procedure of a particular college.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, candidates marks in their class 12 will be considered as well for admission in bachelors courses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Colleges_offering_Archaeology\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colleges offering Archaeology<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top\u00a0 college which offers the Archaeology courses are given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/college\/institute-of-archaeology-new-delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institute of Archaeology, New Delhi<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/university\/national-museum-institute-of-history-of-art-conservation-and-museology-new-delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Museum Institute, New Delhi<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi\u00a0 Institute of Heritage Research and Management, New Delhi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/university\/maharaja-sayajirao-university-of-baroda-baroda\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSG University, Baroda<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/university\/university-of-madras-chennai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Madras, Chennai<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/university\/tamil-university-thanjavur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil University, Thanjavur<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skills Required to Become an Archaeologist<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skills that are required are given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enthusiasm and zeal to know about the developments in Archaeology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well-organised approach and in-depth attention to detail.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have strong team-building skill.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be self-motivated and focused.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good in analytical and problem-solving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have a good knowledge of various tools and instruments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have good communication skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_and_Jobs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Career and Jobs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates can have a great career in Archaeology in India. Candidates can do jobs in government as well as private sectors. 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