Curators keep and maintain collections for institutions including museums, universities, or government facilities and tend to the various items and many types of objects found within their collections, which could be items including historical artifacts, sports memorabilia, or works of art. As preservationists, Curators care for important items, documents, and entire collections that include historical transcripts, artwork, photography, and other important historical or artistic things.
Personal Competencies
You pay attention to details
You have written and verbal communication skills
You have an interest and knowledge of history
You like to work in team
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in Humanities with History as a subject
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Arts (B.A.) in History/Fine Arts/Archaeology followed by Master’s degree in Arts (M.A.) in Archaeology or related field
OR
Complete Bachelor’s degree in Arts (B.A.) in History/Fine Arts/Archaeology followed by PG Diploma in Curational Studies
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the departments of History/Museology/Archaeology. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. University of Calcutta, Kolkata 2. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 3. Jiwaji University, Gwalior 4. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Baroda 5. National Museum Institute, New Delhi (deemed) 6. University of Delhi, New Delhi 7. Sir JJ School of Art, Mumbai 8. Institute of Archaeology, Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi
Private Institutes (Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. St. Xavier's College, Ranchi 2. Madras Christian College, Chennai 3. Fergusson College, Pune 4. St. Xavier's College, Kolkata 5. Christ University, Bangalore 6. Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur 7. Andhra Loyola College, Vijaywada 8. Wilson College, Mumbai
Short-term Courses • Post Graduate Diploma in Modern & Contemporary Indian Art & Curatorial Studies - Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum
Distance Learning Institute Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 2,400 - 2,67,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
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 XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in 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 - Museums, Galleries, Universities, or any organization that has a valuable collection requiring care by someone with expertise in a particular field
Work Environment - You will typically work full time, and at times, you may work more than 40 hours per week to meet deadlines or to coordinate with other museum staff. You may also travel to attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops or to conduct research.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Expected Growth Path
Helper → Archivist → Curator (Museum) → Head Curator
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Curator ranges between INR 13,000 - 80,000* or more per month.
Tasneem Zakaria Mehta is an art historian, curator, designer, and cultural activist. Mehta studied English literature at Delhi University, followed by a fine arts degree from Sir JJ School of Art, Mumbai, and a Master’s in liberal arts from Columbia University, New York. She is the Managing Trustee and Honorary Director of Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai. It was her efforts that transformed Mumbai’s Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum into one of the country’s most buzzy and contemporary spaces for Indian art.*
Curator
NCS Code: 2621.0200 | SS0261. Complete 10 + 2 in Humanities with History as a subject
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Arts (B.A.) in History/Fine Arts/Archaeology followed by Master’s degree in Arts (M.A.) in Archaeology or related field
OR
Complete Bachelor’s degree in Arts (B.A.) in History/Fine Arts/Archaeology followed by PG Diploma in Curational Studies
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the departments of History/Museology/Archaeology.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. University of Calcutta, Kolkata
2. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
3. Jiwaji University, Gwalior
4. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Baroda
5. National Museum Institute, New Delhi (deemed)
6. University of Delhi, New Delhi
7. Sir JJ School of Art, Mumbai
8. Institute of Archaeology, Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi
Private Institutes
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. St. Xavier's College, Ranchi
2. Madras Christian College, Chennai
3. Fergusson College, Pune
4. St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
5. Christ University, Bangalore
6. Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur
7. Andhra Loyola College, Vijaywada
8. Wilson College, Mumbai
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Short-term Courses
• Post Graduate Diploma in Modern & Contemporary Indian Art & Curatorial Studies - Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 2,400 - 2,67,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
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 XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in 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 - Museums, Galleries, Universities, or any organization that has a valuable collection requiring care by someone with expertise in a particular field
Work Environment - You will typically work full time, and at times, you may work more than 40 hours per week to meet deadlines or to coordinate with other museum staff. You may also travel to attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops or to conduct research.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Helper → Archivist → Curator (Museum) → Head Curator
The approx. salary of a Curator ranges between INR 13,000 - 80,000* or more per month.
Source - https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Curator/Salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Tasneem Zakaria Mehta is an art historian, curator, designer, and cultural activist. Mehta studied English literature at Delhi University, followed by a fine arts degree from Sir JJ School of Art, Mumbai, and a Master’s in liberal arts from Columbia University, New York. She is the Managing Trustee and Honorary Director of Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai. It was her efforts that transformed Mumbai’s Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum into one of the country’s most buzzy and contemporary spaces for Indian art.*
Source - https://www.education.artindiamag.com
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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