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Academic Department Sambalpur, Odisha

Department of Anthropology

Constituent Department of Sambalpur University, Sambalpur

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About Department of Anthropology

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Department of Anthropology was formed in the year 1991 during the 8 th Five Year Plan period following the bifurcation of the combined department of Anthropology and Sociology. The subject Anthropology and Sociology was introduced under the Sambalpur University during the 5th Five Year Plan (in the year 1976). Every year the deparment admits 16 post-graduate and 6 M.Phil students. The faculty members give personal guidance to students individually both in teaching as well as research. The thrust areas of research of the department are: tribal studies, weaker sections and their development, and children and childhood covering both social and biological dimensions.

Courses Offered

=> Master Of Arts (M.A.) Anthropology
=> Master Of Science (M.Sc.) Anthropology
=> Master Of Philosophy (M.Phil) Anthropology
=> Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Anthropology

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Sambalpur University, Sambalpur
Campus Location Sambalpur, Odisha

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> Master Of Arts (M.A.) Anthropology

Offered at Sambalpur University, Sambalpur

=> Master Of Science (M.Sc.) Anthropology

Offered at Sambalpur University, Sambalpur

=> Master Of Philosophy (M.Phil) Anthropology

Offered at Sambalpur University, Sambalpur

=> Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Anthropology

Offered at Sambalpur University, Sambalpur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Anthropology

Where is the Department of Anthropology located?

The Department of Anthropology is an academic teaching department of Sambalpur University, Sambalpur, located in Sambalpur, Odisha, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Anthropology are conducted as per Sambalpur University, Sambalpur guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Anthropology?

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