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Academic Department Patna, Bihar University Estd. 1917

Department of Ancient Indian History and Archaeology

Constituent Department of Patna University, Patna

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About Department of Ancient Indian History and Archaeology

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Post-graduate Department of Ancient Indian History and Culture was started from the session 1949-50. Dr A. S. Altekar was its founder Head. Teaching of this subject in degree classes both Pass and Honours was also started in the same session and it was centralized in the Department from the session 1959-60.

Courses Offered

=> Master Of Arts (M.A.) Ancient Indian History and Archaeology

Infrastructure

The department has Museums consisting of antiquities found in excavations conducted by our faculty and students. The department has a rich library with 15000 books and rare journals. It has requisite technical staff to train students in the field of Archaeology.

Contact

Phone Nos : 0612-2660337(O) / 9835143883 (M)
Email Id : [email protected]

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Patna University, Patna
Campus Location Patna, Bihar

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> Master Of Arts (M.A.) Ancient Indian History and Archaeology

Offered at Patna University, Patna

Infrastructure

Offered at Patna University, Patna

The department has Museums consisting of antiquities found in excavations conducted by our faculty and students. The department has a rich library with 15000 books and rare journals. It has requisite technical staff to train students in the field of Archaeology.

Offered at Patna University, Patna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Ancient Indian History and Archaeology

Where is the Department of Ancient Indian History and Archaeology located?

The Department of Ancient Indian History and Archaeology is an academic teaching department of Patna University, Patna, located in Patna, Bihar, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Ancient Indian History and Archaeology are conducted as per Patna University, Patna guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Ancient Indian History and Archaeology?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Patna University, Patna.