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Ph.D in Anthropology

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Introduction

The Ph.D. in Anthropology programme at Pannadhay University is designed to cultivate advanced research skills and deep subject expertise in Anthropology. Students engage with contemporary anthropological theories, human evolution, cultural diversity, social structures, biological anthropology, archaeological research, research methodologies, and interdisciplinary perspectives to contribute original knowledge to the understanding of human societies and cultures. The programme prepares scholars for leadership roles in academia, research institutions, government agencies, museums, heritage organizations, international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and policy-making bodies.

Under the guidance of experienced faculty mentors, doctoral candidates undertake rigorous coursework, independent research, and thesis preparation in the field of Anthropology. The Faculty of Social Sciences at Pannadhay University provides a dynamic learning environment with modern research laboratories, museums, archaeological and ethnographic research facilities, libraries, digital resources, fieldwork support, and comprehensive research guidance to foster innovation in anthropological research. Graduates emerge with strong analytical, critical thinking, research, field investigation, problem-solving, and research communication skills that are highly valued in academia, research institutions, government organizations, museums, heritage organizations, international agencies, and the social science sector.

Subject Offered :

Social Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
Biological Anthropology
Physical Anthropology
Archaeological Anthropology
Forensic Anthropology
Medical Anthropology
Environmental Anthropology
Economic Anthropology
Political Anthropology
Urban Anthropology
Rural Anthropology
Tribal Studies and Indigenous Communities
Human Evolution and Paleoanthropology
Ethnography and Ethnology
Anthropological Theory
Anthropology of Religion
Anthropology of Gender
Anthropology of Health and Disease
Visual Anthropology
Applied Anthropology
Development Anthropology
Population Anthropology
Human Ecology
Museum Anthropology and Heritage Studies
Linguistic Anthropology
Anthropology of Migration
Anthropology and Sustainable Development
Research Methodology in Anthropology
Digital Anthropology

Department	Faculty of Social Sciences
Type	Regular
Duration of the Course	3-5 Years
Eligibility	Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
Seat Alloted
Medium of Instruction	Hindi & English
Examination	Entrance Test + Interview
Syllabus	University prescribed Ph.D. syllabus in Education
Scholarship	As per university norms rules
Fees	1,15,000 per year

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