Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs carved into hard materials such as stone or cast in metal. It provides data about the past. In India, inscriptions on temple walls are common.
Personal Competencies
You are good at working independently
You like putting things together or assembling things
You enjoy learning about other cultures
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (BA) in History/Art History/ Archaeology/Epigraphy or any related subject
OR
Complete a Diploma in History/Art History/Archaeology/Epigraphy or any related
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s (MA/PG Diploma) and PhD degrees in the same or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of History/Archaeology. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Baroda 2. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Government Degree College, Allahabad 3. DVA Degree College, Varanasi 4. Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak 5. University of Madras, Chennai 6. University of Calcutta, Kolkata 7. University of Lucknow, Lucknow 8. University of Mysore, Mysore
Private Institutes (Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. B.K. College of Arts Science and Commerce, Thane 2. Institute of Archaeology, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), New Delhi 3. Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management, New Delhi 4. Deccan College Postgraduate And Research Institute, Pune 5. Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University, Udaipur 6. Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Divyanga University, Uttar Pradesh 7. SBET Institute Of Management And Technology, Mohali 8. Uma Arts & Nathiba Commerce Mahila College, Gujarat
Distance Learning Institute Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 2,000 - 1,50,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
•VidyaLakshmi,http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Private and Government Colleges and Universities, Museums, Cultural Organizations or Societies, Research Organizations etc
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. Local travel is a part of this job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available. Organizations usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization. You are likely to put in extra hours as and when the need arises.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
The approx. salary of an Epigraphist ranges between INR 25,000 - 30,000* per month for freshers
Source: https://bit.ly/3EB4WFN *These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Dr. K.V. Ramesh was an eminent Epigraphist and former Joint Director-General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Ramesh had a Master’s degree in Sanskrit language and literature from Madras University and a Doctorate from Karnataka University, Dharwad. He was awarded “Honour of Excellence” by then Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh, in recognition of his contribution to the field of Epigraphy, in 2011. He passed away in 2013.*
Epigraphist
NCS Code: 2633.0300 | SS0051. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (BA) in History/Art History/ Archaeology/Epigraphy or any related subject
OR
Complete a Diploma in History/Art History/Archaeology/Epigraphy or any related
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s (MA/PG Diploma) and PhD degrees in the same or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of History/Archaeology.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Baroda
2. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Government Degree College, Allahabad
3. DVA Degree College, Varanasi
4. Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak
5. University of Madras, Chennai
6. University of Calcutta, Kolkata
7. University of Lucknow, Lucknow
8. University of Mysore, Mysore
Private Institutes
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. B.K. College of Arts Science and Commerce, Thane
2. Institute of Archaeology, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), New Delhi
3. Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management, New Delhi
4. Deccan College Postgraduate And Research Institute, Pune
5. Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University, Udaipur
6. Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Divyanga University, Uttar Pradesh
7. SBET Institute Of Management And Technology, Mohali
8. Uma Arts & Nathiba Commerce Mahila College, Gujarat
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 2,000 - 1,50,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
•VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Private and Government Colleges and Universities, Museums, Cultural Organizations or Societies, Research Organizations etc
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. Local travel is a part of this job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available. Organizations usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization. You are likely to put in extra hours as and when the need arises.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Junior Researcher → Epigraphist → Senior Epigraphist
The approx. salary of an Epigraphist ranges between INR 25,000 - 30,000* per month for freshers
Source: https://bit.ly/3EB4WFN
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Dr. K.V. Ramesh was an eminent Epigraphist and former Joint Director-General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Ramesh had a Master’s degree in Sanskrit language and literature from Madras University and a Doctorate from Karnataka University, Dharwad. He was awarded “Honour of Excellence” by then Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh, in recognition of his contribution to the field of Epigraphy, in 2011. He passed away in 2013.*
Source: https://www.inmysore.com/eminent-epigraphist-dr-k-v-ramesh-passes-away
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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