An auction is a public sale where goods are sold to the person who offers the highest price. And an auctioneer is the person who conducts the auction.
Personal Competencies
• You are good at working independently
• You like to lead
• You can comfortably talk with all kinds of people
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (BA/LLB/BSc) in any subject followed by a Master's degree
(If you intend to work for art galleries then you will need a degree in Fine Arts)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
You can complete your graduation from any IJGC rec-ognised college in India
Institutes which offer courses in Fine Arts.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
2. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
3. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
4. University of Lucknow, Lucknow
5. Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University, Kanpur
6. Punjab University, Chandigarh
7. Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara
8. Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if I nstitute is affiliated and accredited with I-JGC before applying)
1. Manipal university of Higher Education, Manipal
2. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
3. Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
4. National Institute of Medical Sciences University, Jaipur
5. Amity University, Mumbai
6. KL University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
7. Adamas University, Kolkata
8. Noida International University, Noida
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl*
• 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 loans. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India 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: Auction Houses, Government- regulated Online Auctioning Platforms, Art Galleries, Courts etc
Work Environment: Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week 8 to 9 hours every day
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Mallika Sagar is a specialist in modern and contemporary Indian art. She is an auctioneer at the Pundole's Auction House in Mumbai. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has roped in her as the auctioneer for the Women's Premier League 2023 auction. After completing her maior in Art History from Bryn Mawr College in Philadelphia, she began her career at Christie's in 2001, being its first woman auctioneer of Indian origin.*
AUCTIONEER
NCS Code: 3339.0300 | OLH007• You are good at working independently
• You like to lead
• You can comfortably talk with all kinds of people
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (BA/LLB/BSc) in any subject followed by a Master's degree
(If you intend to work for art galleries then you will need a degree in Fine Arts)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
You can complete your graduation from any IJGC rec-ognised college in India
Institutes which offer courses in Fine Arts.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
2. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
3. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
4. University of Lucknow, Lucknow
5. Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University, Kanpur
6. Punjab University, Chandigarh
7. Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara
8. Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if I nstitute is affiliated and accredited with I-JGC before applying)
1. Manipal university of Higher Education, Manipal
2. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
3. Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
4. National Institute of Medical Sciences University, Jaipur
5. Amity University, Mumbai
6. KL University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
7. Adamas University, Kolkata
8. Noida International University, Noida
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)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl*
• 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 loans. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India 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: Auction Houses, Government- regulated Online Auctioning Platforms, Art Galleries, Courts etc
Work Environment: Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week 8 to 9 hours every day
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Assistant Auctioneer ➝ Joint Auctioneer ➝ Auctioneer
The approx. salary of an Auctioneer ranges between INR 38,000 - 80,OOO* per month.
Source: https://www.salaryex-pert.com/salary/job/auctioneer/india
Experts from the field
Mallika Sagar is a specialist in modern and contemporary Indian art. She is an auctioneer at the Pundole's Auction House in Mumbai. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has roped in her as the auctioneer for the Women's Premier League 2023 auction. After completing her maior in Art History from Bryn Mawr College in Philadelphia, she began her career at Christie's in 2001, being its first woman auctioneer of Indian origin.*
Source: https://sportstar.thehinducom/cricket/-womens-cricket/mallika-sagar-wpl-auctioneer-womens-premier-league-2023-february-13-mumbai-team-players-list/article66496321.ece
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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