Academic Department Purulia, West Bengal

Department Of Anthropology And Tribal Studies

Constituent Department of Sidho Kanho Birsha University (SKBU), Purulia

About Department Of Anthropology And Tribal Studies

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Department of Anthropology and tribal studies established, as well as started functioning within Sidho Kanho Birsha University from the academic year 2012-13. Formally it comes in functioning with the joining of Assistant Professor Jagdeep Oraon, Department In-Charge of the Department and Assistant Professor Sudip Bhui.

Department imparts training in both theoretical and applied research in Anthropology and tribal studies, which equips students to meet the academic challenges in urban/rural/tribal field studies. Apart from studying ethnographic diversity, the department is oriented towards application of anthropological knowledge to the better understanding of tribal socio-cultural problems and development issues. The department will develop a Biological and Prehistoric Archaeology laboratory and small museum as a teaching aid for students.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Sidho Kanho Birsha University (SKBU), Purulia
Campus Location Purulia, West Bengal

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Common queries about Department Of Anthropology And Tribal Studies

Where is the Department Of Anthropology And Tribal Studies located?

The Department Of Anthropology And Tribal Studies is an academic teaching department of Sidho Kanho Birsha University (SKBU), Purulia, located in Purulia, West Bengal, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department Of Anthropology And Tribal Studies are conducted as per Sidho Kanho Birsha University (SKBU), Purulia guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department Of Anthropology And Tribal Studies?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Sidho Kanho Birsha University (SKBU), Purulia.