MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY (MSU) Baroda: Applications Open for MA Program, Archaeology
- Siddhi Deshmukhe
- May 1
- 3 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
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.
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: Admissions are conducted via the Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS), the forms will be opened from 1st May 2025, till 31st May 2025. (To apply Find the link below)
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: 20
Important dates | |
GCAS portal opens | 1st May 2025 |
GCAS portal closes | 31st May 2025 |
Entrance/ Interview | To be declared |
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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