Department of Anthropology, Panjab University, Chandigarh

The course curriculum is very relevant. Considering the whole syllabus for civil services aspect, the subjects and the curriculum are both perfectly designed. The difficulty level of exam is moderate. The things are totally offline. I would suggest to start online teaching as well.

The students can do internship wherever they want. All the firms and companies and institutes which provide subject related internships can be chosen. Students have done internship in PGI Chandigarh, Government college and hospital in sector 32 Chandigarh, any NGOs etc.

The course fee is submitted in two installments. 11000 in first installment and 3000 approx in next semester i.e. second installment. Examination fee is also charged separately i.e. approx 2500 rs. Students have to do compulsory internship for 1 month after 2nd semester. The students can persue internship in many fields of anthropology such as forensics, physical, growth and nutrition, social, biology, etc.

There are several clubs. Students can enroll in any club. My overall experience is pretty good. There are sports events on university level as well as department level. 4 official annual fests are also organised by council members. Each fest lasts for 3-4 days. Students get opportunity to take part in youth festivals as well which are at national level. All the students are helpful in nature.

You can avail hostel- permanent and on guest basis. The hostels are availed on the basis of merit. The fees for permanent hostel is 6000 rs. per semester. And for guest basis is 100 rs. per day + 417 rs. electricity charges. The hostel has facilities such as washing machines , air coolers ( if required at extra charges), beauty parlors, barber shops, washer men/ women, tuck shop, study rooms, common rooms. Each hostel has a mess and canteen. The mess has buffet system. Each meal costs rs. 30-40 rs. depending on the menu.

There is no entrance exam currently. You get admission on the basis of your graduation percentage. If the applicant is graduated from any college of Panjab University, then extra 2% marks are awarded. There are other reservations as well such as one girl child, SC, border area student, child of warrior, etc.

The faculty to student ratio is perfect. Though there are seats empty for assistant professors in other departments. The students are free to interact with teachers. Students can approach the professors & other staff in case of any help needed.