Humanities Education in India

It is a myth among students and even among parents that if a student is good in studies then humanities should not be his or her cup of tea. Well it is a misconception and it should be cleared now. Infact many students realize their mistake of taking up science and commerce at a very later stage in their lives. Had they opted for humanities soon after Class 10, their future would have been brighter than before. There are variety of subjects and a sea of opportunities for humanities students. One just have to find the right subject combination to succeed. Humanities give you uncertainty, doubt and skepticism and they make you question absolutely anything, even science. They undermine and question the claims of all authorities, whether political, religious or scientific.

Humanities Courses in India

Arts or Humanities is a very diverse stream and deals with subjects like literature, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, history, law etc. Students can choose from a range of career options such as law, teaching, politics, social work, business, television, journalism etc. Graduation in Arts opens opportunities into various fields such as Anthropology, Classics, History, Geography, Linguistics and languages, Law and politics, Literature, Philosophy, Religion and Psychology to name a few. After completing BA degree in the specified subject, one can go for higher studies and complete a Masters degree. Research opportunities are abundant in humanities field.

Humanities Careers in India

Job prospects for students studying humanities depend upon the field of study, creativity, and interest. One can get jobs as librarian, teaching, research, public relations, policy research and analysis, administration, social work, management, information, archaeology, anthropology, agriculture, geography, industrial relation, library science, liberal arts, philosophy, research assistance, psychology, and many more.

Humanities Colleges in India

Humanities is widely studied across India. Most of the universities and colleges offer humanities at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. Admission to most of the colleges for various subjects is based on merit or entrance test conducted by individual colleges.Lady Shri Ram College (LSR) for Women, New Delhi, Loyola College, Chennai, Christ University, Bangalore,St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Presidency University Kolkata, Hindu College, New Delhi, Ramjas College, Delhi,DAV College, Chandigarh, K.J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, Mumbai are some of the top colleges in India for Humanities studies

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