Department of Archaeology
Constituent Department of University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
About Department of Archaeology
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department was established in 1997 with an intention to offer post-graduate teaching and research facilities in Archaeology. It was formally inaugurated in 1998 as part of the Diamond Jubilee Year Celebrations of the University of Kerala by the then Hon. Minister for Food Tourism and Law, Govt. of Kerala Shri E. Chandrasekharan Nair with then Vice-Chancellor Dr. N. Babu presiding over the function. The department is being headed by Dr. Ajit Kumar since its inception. The Department offers M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes.
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
M.A
M.Phil
Ph.D
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Common queries about Department of Archaeology
Where is the Department of Archaeology located?
The Department of Archaeology is an academic teaching department of University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Archaeology are conducted as per University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram 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 University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.