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i wanna become an archeologist but i am pursuing science...
what can i do?and i am totally confused whether i can copeup or not .would it be tough for me?

After completion of 12th science, You can opt archaeology course B.Sc (Archaeology). If you are interested and knowing about the course, then you can choose it as a bachelor's course and make a bright career in that. After bachelor's, You can also pursue higher study in M.Sc (Archaeology) with specialization of your interest.

Required Skills In Archaeology
- Hard Worker
- Interested In History and Heritage
- Creativity
- Honesty
- Open Mind
- Intensive Foresight
- Commitment

Institutes Offering Courses In Archaeology
- St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
- Union Christian College, Aluva
- Tamil University
- School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
- INTACH Conservation Institute, New Delhi
- Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute For Architecture
- National Research Laboratory For Conservation Cultural Property, Lucknow
- Deccan College, Pine
- North Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya
- Sinhgad College of Architecture, Pine

Specializations In Archaeology
- Historical Archaeology
- Archaebotany
- Landscape Archaeology
- Battlefield Archaeology
- Zooarchaeology
- Ethnoarchaelogy
- Experimental Archaeology
- Computational Archaeology
- Geoarchaelogy
- Bioarchaeology
- Aechaeogenetics
- Archaeometry

Career Scope
Great scope in various public and private organizations including archaeologic survey of India. After bachelor's in archaeology, You can start work as a Tourist Guide, Heritage Manager, Interpreter, Historian, Archivist, Information Manager etc. In government sectors, Successful candidates in entrance are absorbed by Defense Services, Museums, Cultural Centers, Historical Division of Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting etc.

Salary
Fresher can expect salary in the range of Rs.12,000/- to Rs.20,000/- per month whereas experienced and professional can demand salary up to range of Rs.35,000/- to Rs.50,000/- per month. Salary depends on your Skills, Job Profile, Experience and Recruiter.