Anthropologist
Anthropologists study human societies, cultures, languages and biological variation using fieldwork and lab methods. In India they work in academia, heritage and museums, NGOs, government research, corporate user-research and public policy. Typical academic routes are BA/BSc (Hons) followed by MA/MSc/PhD in Anthropology or related social sciences.
Actions for your grade
- Focus on strong English and social science/biology fundamentals.
- Start simple field projects: interview family/community on traditions.
- Attend lectures or webinars by social scientists or anthropologists.
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Anthropologist
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
CUET and university-specific admissions are common; seats and syllabi vary by university.
- NowArts Stream
- ExamsCUET UG
- DegreeBA (Hons) Anthropology (3 years)
- CollegesUniversity of Delhi · Jawaharlal Nehru University · University of Calcutta
- CareerAnthropologist
BSc routes emphasise biological methods and lab work alongside field studies.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsCUET UG
- DegreeBSc / BSc (Hons) Anthropology (3 years)
- CollegesBanaras Hindu University · University of Hyderabad · University of Delhi
- CareerAnthropologist
Postgraduate entry often requires university-specific entrance tests or interviews; a PhD is required for most academic/research posts.
- NowAny Stream Stream
- Exams—
- DegreeMA / MSc Anthropology (2 years); followed by MPhil/PhD for research careers
- CollegesTata Institute of Social Sciences · Jawaharlal Nehru University · Banaras Hindu University
- CareerAnthropologist
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
CUET UG NTA | Class 12 (any stream) | Medium | May-Jun |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.