VISION

Discovering civilizations hidden in the womb of the earth and reveal its secrets to the world in order to reconstruct history, bridging the broken links of the past, conserving, preserving and protecting our rich historical and cultural heritage in the process.

INTRODUCTION

The magnificent and prolific history of Jharkhand has never found its due place in context of ancient Indian history. Even today, this topic evades any significant research. The absence of prior historical and archaeological exploration and studies have cast a thick veil over the chronological history and ancient culture of the region. The few findings and papers that do exist present a very fragmented depiction of a culture lost in the sands of time.

In light of the above, the esteemed academia of the University felt the pressing need of a course for those passionate about unlocking the mysteries of our past and preserving the same for our future generations. The University Department of History introduced the Post Graduate Degree Course in Archaeology & Museology in the year 2011 under self-financing scheme. Ranchi University is one of the few universities which offer a course of this kind.

AIM

To develop independent, qualified, competent and perceptive individual with passion for our heritage by providing mostadvanced technical, professional education and high quality research who can rise up to the challenges of the field and achieve success.

OBJECTIVES

1. To establish the department as a centre of excellence in Archaeological and Museological studies and research.
2. To help students explore the at abundant opportunities in archaeology and museology and build theircareer.
3. To promote responsible growth and overall developmentof our community by encouraging theconservation and preservation of heritage and set new benchmarks of advancement.
4. To inform and involve the public in the conservation and protection of our glorious national and local heritage.
5. To identify, conserve and enrich lesser-known regional cultural heritages like folk songs, folklore, folk art, traditions, customs, religion, social institutions, languages and scripts.
6. To preserve, protect and promote the cultural attributes and glory of local and national

Properties:

1. To document archaeological sites, monuments, antiquities and manuscripts.
2. To share knowledge and disseminate information by organizing seminars, Exhibitions etc. and publishing research papers. symposiums,

EDUCATIONAL TOURS

To gain practical experience and an intimate perspective on the intricacies of Archaeology and Museology, educational tours to archaeologically and historically important sites, monuments and museums of national and international significance in Jharkhand and other parts of the country and National Art Conservation Centres are organized.

INTERNSHIP

During the course, to earn professional experience, students are attached to government or private organizations for around a month.

FACILITIES

The Library of Archaeology and Museology has good collection of books. The History Department Library is also well stocked and give students access to numerous valuable books, journals and research papers.

A Departmental Museum is also a part of the facilities available which houses many important artifacts like stone images, manuscripts and metal objects and antiquities.

Semester II

Semester IV

Semester V

UNDER GRADUATE CBCS CURRICULAM

B.A. in Archaeology and Museology

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

Semester IV

Semester V

Semester VI

Doctorate Degrees:

The University awards Ph.D. Degree.

There is also a provision of awarding D.Litt. Degree.