MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY (MSU) Baroda: Applications Open for MA Program, Archaeology

Inarch Center
May 1
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Updated: Jun 9

The admissions for the MA Program in the Department of Archaeology and Ancient History for the academic year 2025-27 begins from 1st May 2025.

New UPDATE - MSU Archaeology Admission

Latest; As per our source: Entrance Exam is scheduled for June 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM. (Please refer to your Hall ticket for the confirmation of the same)

Your Hall Ticket will be released by MSU on June 9, 2025. This ticket will confirm your exam date and timing, so please keep a close eye on your email.

To check the last date and other important dates, please scroll down the homepage to the "NEWS and Update" section. Within that section, click on "Schedule of First Phase of PG Programs."

The technical problem stopping you from selecting the Archaeology Program (M.A) on the GCAS Portal is now fixed.

Please finish your application before the deadline. See the image below for help.

GCAS FORM UPDATE: As per information received from the authorities, the application portal for M.A. (Archaeology) on GCAS has not been started yet. This is why applicants are currently unable to complete the form beyond 10%. Students are advised to complete the Quick Registration on GCAS before May 31, 2025 and securely retain their Login ID and Password. The complete application form is expected to open after the Entrance Examination.

ENTRANCE REGISTRATION: Applicants are required to fill the form for the Entrance Examination and pay the registration fees of ₹700 on the MSUIS portal. The last date for completing this step is May 31, 2025. For more help Whatsapp on: +91 8826672990

Old UPDATE - MSU Archaeology Admission

GCAS Portal Update: The form is still not completely open.

However, Entrance Exam Registration on the MSU portal has begun.

The last date to pay and register for entrance: 31 May 2025
Entrance exam fee: Rs. 700
Entrance Exam Date: 10 June 2025

There is no specified written test syllabus prescribed. A holistic understanding of the subject is necessary.

Important links:

Registration portal: Click Here
Prospectus: Click Here

Admission Process: All 2025-26 admission applications require submission via the GCAS Portal.

Application Status: The application forms for M.A. Archaeology on GCAS have not yet started.

Please Note: Candidates are advised to await our next update for information regarding the official opening date of the "GCAS" application forms.

Eligibility: Any graduate with a degree in Archaeology or from Science, Technology, Social Sciences or Humanities with a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent Grade is eligible to apply.

Selection Process: Apart from the merit, the candidates will have to clear an entrance test and personal interview conducted by the Department. The syllabus and dates, paper pattern and other details for the same will be updated later.

Seats: 25

	Important dates
GCAS portal opens	1st May 2025 (*Not confirmed yet, wait for our next update*)
GCAS portal closes	31st May 2025 (*Not confirmed yet, wait for our next update*)
Entrance/ Interview	To be declared; Entrance Exam Date: 10 June 2025

Course curriculum: The curriculum offered by MSU is comprehensive, focusing on both- theory and fieldwork. The program consists of 4 semesters, spread over two years. The first three semesters have a project, and the fourth semester requires a Dissertation.

Semester	Papers
Semester 1 Semester 1 has 5 papers, one of them is an elective course, which can be chosen according to one’s interest.	Prehistoric Cultures of India; Architecture, Sculpture & Iconography I; Archaeological Methods and Theory I; Political History of India (700 BC to 700 AD) (Elective Course)
Semester 2 The Second Semester has 4 papers.	Protohistoric Cultures Of India; Architecture, Sculpture & Iconography II; Archaeological Methods & Theory II; Political History of India (700 AD to 1200 AD)
Semester 3 Semester 3 has 5 papers, including one Elective course.	World Prehistory I; Palaeography and Epigraphy; (Ancient Crafts and technology / Bronze Age Civilisations I); ( Bio-archaeology/ Environmental Archaeology I) (Elective course)
Semester 4 The fourth semester has 4 papers.	World Prehistory II; Epigraphy & Numismatics; (Ancient Crafts and technology / Bronze Age Civilisations II); ( Bio-archaeology/ Environmental Archaeology II)

About the Department: The department was established in 1950, with an aim to make archaeology inter-disciplinary. Its research in Prehistoric sites and Harappan Sites has led to not only national, but its international recognition, and it plays a vital role in the archaeology of India. Apart from its annual exploration and excavation, it engages in research to understand human history, with historical researches in ancient technologies. Departmental publications include a few famous books. Current research interests include studies relating to Paleoenvironment and human adaptations, understanding of the regional elements of Chalcolithic history of Gujarat as well as artifact analyses and interpretation.

The department houses a few laboratories, like Bio- anthropology lab, a chemistry lab, an instrument room, a computer lab, a drawing hall, a modelling studio, a seminar hall and multiple research rooms. They are all well-equipped. It also has a library with a rich collection of books. The department also is known for having the mortal remains of the Buddha, during its excavation of the Devnimori Stupa. It also has 2 museums, the Indus gallery and the Buddhist Gallery.

The Department is currently headed by Dr. Sushmita Sen. The faculty includes eminent scholars like

Dr. Vrushab Mahesh,

Dr. Urmi Ghosh Biswas,

Dr. Shasi Mehra.

Important Links

University Official Website: https://msubaroda.ac.in/

GCAS Portal https://gcas.gujgov.edu.in/

To check Updates- https://admission.msubaroda.ac.in/landingpage_applicant/LandingPage.html For assistance and guidance whatsapp: +918826672990

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