Department Of Archaeology
Constituent Department of Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute, Pune
About Department Of Archaeology
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department of Archaeology, founded by the late Professor H.D. Sankalia, is the premier center for teaching and research in archaeology in South Asia. The U.G.C. granted to it the status of a Department of Special Assistance in 1972, and upgraded it to a Center of Advanced Study (CAS) in 1985 which it has maintained till today. In addition, in 2003 the Department was selected by the UGC for implementation of a new programme called Assistance for Infrastructure in Humanities and Social Sciences (ASIHSS).
It has a sanctioned faculty strength of 28 members and has a provision for research and technical staff comprising of research and scientific assistants, curators, draughts man, photographers etc. The faculty consists of experts in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology and related branches of Cultural and Biological Anthropology, Geoarchaeology, Paleontology, Archaeobotany, Archaeozoology, Archaeological Chemistry and Computer Science. The Department approaches archaeology from a multidisciplinary perspective and has sophisticated laboratory facilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries about Department Of Archaeology
Where is the Department Of Archaeology located?
The Department Of Archaeology is an academic teaching department of Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute, Pune, located in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department Of Archaeology are conducted as per Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute, Pune guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department Of Archaeology?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute, Pune.