Candidates, who want to do the post-graduate diploma in, archaeology from the Institute of Archaeology in Delhi, need to have a Masters degree in ancient or medieval Indian history or a MA/M.Sc. with archaeology or anthropology. A minimum aggregate of 55 per cent is essential.
A written exam and an interview are conducted on the basis of which the candidate is finally selected. Fifteen stipends of Rs 600/- per month are offered. To do a BA in archaeology candidates are required to have history as a subject in their 10+2. To do an MA in archaeology~ the minimum qualification is a BA in archaeology or related fields. 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

A perceptive and probing mind, intellectual ability, manual dexterity, physical stamina, artistic sensibility.


Duration

The duration of the post-graduate diploma in archaeology and an MA in archaeology is two years. The BA in archaeology is a three-year programme.