The written test for admission into M.A. degree course consists of two parts viz., Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’. Part ‘A’ consists of objective type of questions for 25 marks. There is negative marking of ¼ marks for each wrong answer for Part ‘A’ questions. Part ‘B’ consists of essay and precis writing, comprehension and analysis of statistical data.

The written test for M.Phil. admission is based on P.G. level Anthropological theory, methods, and Indian ethnography, and consists of objective type of questions in Part ‘A’ and short notes and critical essay writing in Part ‘B’.

The written test for Ph.D. is on the same line as M.Phil. Candidates for Ph.D. will be interviewed on the general theoretical area of specialisation proposed by the concerned student, and his/her M.Phil., if any. Candidates must submit along with their application, a tentative, but a detailed research proposal on the proposed research topic covering review of literature, objective of study, research methodology and design of the study.