Department of Anthropology

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The Department of Anthropology was established in the year 1999. The Department provides facilities for intensive training and research in the areas of Socio-Cultural Anthropology, Physical Anthropology, Medical Anthropology and Visual Anthropology.
The Department aims to train candidates who are oriented towards advanced research and training related to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Rural Studies and Urban Populations Ethnographic field work is part of the curriculum.

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Vision and Message of Head of Department

Dr. Valerie Dkhar

Associate Professor

Message from the Head of the Department:

Welcome to the Department of Anthropology at Pondicherry University. The department is committed to academic excellence, research innovation, and the overall development of our students. We strive to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that empowers students to reach their full potential while contributing meaningfully to their field and society at large.

Our faculty members are not only dedicated educators but also active researchers and professionals who bring real-world insights into the classroom, working together towards continued growth and excellence. We emphasize a curriculum that is holistic, academically rigorous and relevant, preparing our graduates to excel in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

The department actively fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation through various academic programs, research initiatives, seminars, lectures, out-reach activities, and student-led activities. We assist the government agencies in resolving issues pertaining to social identities of various communities. The department takes pride in our alumni, who have gone on to make significant contributions in academia and public service.

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Programmes Offered

M.A. Anthropology

Ph.D. Anthropology

Faculty

Dr. Jesurathnam Devarapalli

Professor

Dr. Valerie Dkhar

Associate Professor

Dr. Ajeet Jaiswal

Associate Professor

Dr. Rajesh Gururaj Kundargi

Assistant Professor

Infrastructure

Rich collection of books, Journals and reports in the Library.
Computer facilities with free internet access for the students and scholars.
Laboratory for Physical Anthropology.

Thrust Area of Teaching & Research

Keeping in view the holistic perspective of the discipline, the course curriculum is designed in such a way that equal emphasis is laid on Social-Cultural, Physical and Archaeological anthropology. However, most of our research activities are focused on Social-Cultural, Ecological, and Medical Anthropology.

Achievements

Major research projects were received from the University Grants Commission, the Indian Council of Social Science Research, the Indian Council of Medical Research, etc.

Placement & Internships

Students of the Department find placement in Anthropological Survey of India, Social and Tribal Welfare departments and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO).

Research Projects

The PG-IV semester students undergo an intensive, rigorous field training lasting three to four weeks, during which students engage in teacher-guided fieldwork as part of the curriculum. This is compulsory for all students. This experience allows them to apply and evaluate anthropological approaches, concepts, and methods in real-world settings. Each student is assigned a designated supervisor who guides them throughout the process. Following the completion of their fieldwork, students are required to submit a dissertation that reflects their research and findings, which is essential for obtaining a Master’s degree in Anthropology.

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