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M.A. Anthropology in Central Universities

7 Central Universities offer M.A. Anthropology. The 6 that print an intake have 205 seats between them, the most at RGU (46), MGAHV (40) and University of Hyderabad (40). Admission is through CUET (PG) at 4, merit, interview or direct admission at 2 and the university's own entrance test at 1.

Figures of the 2026-27 admission cycle; where a university has not printed that year's, of its latest prospectus. 2027 admission has not opened at most universities yet.

Universities
7
Seats counted
205
Main entrance
CUET (PG)
CUET (PG) paper
HUQP02

M.A. Anthropology: seats, fee and entrance at each university

Sorted by seats. Narrow the list by state or entrance route, and use the bookmark to keep a shortlist.

UniversityProgrammeSeatsFee as printedEntranceShortlist
Rajiv Gandhi UniversityItanagar, Arunachal PradeshM.A. Anthropology2 years
Eligibility

Graduates under 10+2+3 pattern of education from any UGC recognized University in Anthropology with 45% marks. Full details at RGU

46Rs. 8,880 at admissionCUET (PG) HUQP02
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi VishwavidyalayaWardha, MaharashtraM.A. Anthropology2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or institution with at least 50% marks for the general category and 45% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and Divyang candidates. Full details at MGAHV

40Rs. 4,630 in the first semesterMerit of the qualifying examination
University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaNIRF #18M.A. Anthropology4 semesters
Eligibility

At least 50% marks in the Bachelor’s degree. Full details at University of Hyderabad

40Rs. 7,650 in the first semesterCUET (PG)
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6M.A. Anthropology2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

Bachelor Degree or equivalent in any discipline securing a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. Three seats for sponsored candidates from the Government, Public Bodies and Institutions, industrial Concerns, Other Public Organizations, Members of the staff of any recognized University including BHU, Deemed Universities, Autonomous Institutions and Colleges and another 3(Three) seats are under the foreign national category. Full details at BHU

37Rs. 31,500 per semesterCUET (PG) COQP11
Pondicherry UniversityPondicherry, PuducherryM.A. Anthropology
Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 % of marks Full details at Pondicherry

35Rs. 19,372 in the first semesterCUET (PG) HUQP02
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal UniversitySrinagar, UttarakhandM.A. Anthropology (2 Year)4 semesters
Eligibility

B.Sc. or B.A. in any discipline with 40% marks for General, OBC and EWS candidates; relaxation for SC and ST candidates as per university rules. Full details at HNBGU

7Tuition Rs. 1,200 a yearUET 2026
Indira Gandhi National Open UniversityNew DelhiM.A. (Anthropology)2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University. Full details at IGNOU

Not printedRs. 9,500 a yearDirect admission, no entrance test

How M.A. Anthropology seats are filled

CUET (PG) paper named for this course: HUQP02 at 2 universities, COQP11 at 1 university. CUET PG guide, dates and syllabus

M.A. Anthropology by state

Arunachal Pradesh 1Maharashtra 1Telangana 1Uttar Pradesh 1Puducherry 1Uttarakhand 1Delhi 1

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Questions about M.A. Anthropology

How many Central Universities offer M.A. Anthropology?

7 Central Universities offer M.A. Anthropology in 2026-27: RGU, MGAHV, University of Hyderabad, BHU, Pondicherry, HNBGU and IGNOU.

How many seats does M.A. Anthropology have in Central Universities?

205 seats are printed for M.A. Anthropology at 6 Central Universities. The largest intakes are at RGU (46), MGAHV (40), University of Hyderabad (40), BHU (37) and Pondicherry (35). 1 more university offers the course without printing an intake.

Which entrance exam is needed for M.A. Anthropology in Central Universities?

Admission to M.A. Anthropology is through CUET (PG) (4 universities), merit, interview or direct admission (2 universities) and the university's own entrance test (1 university). The CUET (PG) paper named is HUQP02 (2 universities) and COQP11 (1 university). A university can ask for a different paper, so check the row of the one you want.

What is the fee of M.A. Anthropology in Central Universities?

Each university prints its fee on its own basis (a semester, a year, at admission or the whole programme), so the table gives every fee as printed and does not rank them. 7 of the 7 programmes here have a printed fee.

In which states can I study M.A. Anthropology at a Central University?

M.A. Anthropology is offered at Central Universities in 7 states and union territories. The most choices are in Arunachal Pradesh (1), Maharashtra (1), Telangana (1), Uttar Pradesh (1), Puducherry (1) and Uttarakhand (1).

What is the eligibility for M.A. Anthropology?

Eligibility is set by each university: the qualifying degree or subjects, the minimum marks and the relaxation for reserved categories differ. Open "Eligibility" under a programme in the table for that university's rule, or the programme's page for the full text.

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