What is the scope after anthropology (MA), is there a job in India and career for this subject?
Asked about Banaras Hindu University - M.A. in Anthropology
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2 Answers
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Hei,
After qualifying in MA anthropology, you can be an assistant professor or can get Junior Research Fellowship as a researcher.
You will have to appear in NET (National Eligibility Test) to get these opportunities.
NET Exam is for those aspirants who wish to become a lecturer or want to get junior research fellowship.
National Testing Agency will conduct the NET Exam in December 2018.
So, be updated with the latest notification regarding the exam.
I hope it helps! -
In India, there are many job opportunities that the students of anthropology get. Also you have the option of teaching in educational institutes to other students of Anthropology. Anthropological Survey of India is the major recruiter for anthropologists in the country both at the centre and at the state levels as well. There are also many government research institutes which employ anthropologists in India.
One has the option to making it to organizations such as WHO, UNESCO and UNICEF. Sectors such as art galleries, curators, publishing houses, NGOs, archives, museums, libraries, etc. are also options where one can think of start work...more
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