notices

Notices

National Museum Institute University

of History of Art, Conservation & Museology

(University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956)

National Museum, Janpath, New Delhi-110011

Phone: 011-23792249, 23011901, Fax: 011-23012988

Visit us at www.nmi.gov.in

Admission Notice – 2010

National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation & Museology

(NMIHACM) is a deemed University under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, located in the National Museum, New Delhi. The University offers courses in (i) History of Art, (ii) Conservation & Restoration of Works of Art and (iii) Museology leading to the award of MA. and Ph.D. Degrees. It also awards eight Merit Scholarships each @ Rs.40,000/- per annum and 08 Merit-cum-Means Scholarships each @ Rs.12,000/- per annum.

Applications in prescribed form ( to be downloaded) are invited from eligible candidates for admission to M.A. and Ph.D. courses for the academic session starting in August, 2010, as per the following eligibility criteria :

·M.A. (History of Art) : Seats-25. A Graduate Degree from a recognized University. Desirable - Background in Social Sciences, Liberal Arts or Fine Arts

·M.A. (Conservation) : Seats-15. A Graduate Degree in any of the following subjects -Chemistry/Physics/Geology/Botany/Zoology/ Computer Science//Fine Arts/ History/ History of Art/Architecture / Archaeology/Museology/Designing or a Diploma recognized as equivalent to graduate degree in any of these fields.

·M.A. (Museology) : Seats-15. B.A./B.Sc. (Honours) or B.A./B.Sc./B.F.A. (3 years) in any discipline under Humanities and Social Sciences/Science.

Desirable - Background/ PG Diploma in subjects related to History of Art and Museum Studies.

·Ph.D. (History of Art) : Seats-4. Any person holding a Master Degree in History of Art from this Institute or Master Degree in History of Art/ History/ Archaeology/Anthropology/ Aesthetics or its equivalent from a recognized University / deemed University

·Ph.D. (Conservation) : Seats-4 Any person holding a Master Degree in Conservation from this Institute or Master Degree in Chemistry/ Physics/ Life Sciences/ Museology/ Architecture or its equivalent from a recognized University/ deemed University

·Ph.D. (Museology) : Seats-4. Any person holding a Master Degree in Museology from this Institute or Master Degree in Museology/ History/ Ancient Indian History & Archaeology or its equivalent from a recognized University/deemed University.

Desirable Qualifications for both M.A. & Ph.D. courses :

Knowledge of one classical/ foreign language such as Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Persian, Arabic, Greek, Latin, German, French, Italian, etc.

NB:

i) Good academic record with 50% & above marks at Graduate level is essential for admission to M.A. courses and 55% & above marks at Post-graduate level for admission to Ph.D. courses. Those appearing in their last semester/exam of Graduation may also apply for M.A.courses provided they produce the result of having passed their Graduation with requisite percentage by 31-7-2010.

ii) Candidates seeking admission to M.A. courses, will have to pass a written test followed by an interview. Written Test will be held in the National Museum Institute, National Museum. Janpath, New Delhi. Attested photocopies of certificates/ degrees and a passport size photograph may be sent with the application form.

iii) For admission to Ph. D. courses, in-service personnel working with Central Government/ State Government/ Autonomous organization/ Universities funded by Central or State Government/ NGOs with at least 5 years’ regular service, having the above required qualification, will also be eligible to apply and will be given preference.

iv) All candidates for Ph.D. courses will be required to appear for written test of one hour’s duration followed by their presentation on the topic of their research work before the Research Development Committee. Dates of written test and presentation may be noted as mentioned in the end of this notice.

v) Relaxation and reservation in percentage and seats for the notified categories will be available as per Govt. of India orders.

vi) No separate call letters for attending written tests/ interview/ presentation will be sent to the candidates seeking admissions to M.A. and Ph.D. courses. All candidates who would have sent their applications for M.A. courses by 30-06-2010 and for Ph.D. courses by 31-7-2010 may appear for the written tests followed by interviews on the scheduled date subject to eligibility. Candidates are advised to also bring a photocopy of their application form at the time of written test/interview.

vii) There is no fee for applying for M.A. and Ph.D. courses.

viii) Applicants may fully satisfy themselves that they are fulfilling the requisite qualifications as prescribed. However, if any shortfall or deviation is noticed at the time of interview/presentation or at any stage, the candidature/ admission will be summarily rejected for admission under reference.

ix) Syllabus of written examination (M.A. courses) :

Candidates seeking admission in M.A. (History of Art), M.A. (Conservation) and M.A. (Museology) course will undergo a written test of 1 ½ hours in respective subject.

History of Art :

a. The Indus Valley Civilization: art and architecture

b. Early Indian art during the period of the Mauryas, Shungas,

Satavahanas, Kushanas, Guptas, Vakatakas: stupa and early temple architecture, sculpture and painting traditions

c. Medieval art under the major dynasties such as Western Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Pallavas, Cholas, Hoysalas, Pratiharas, Parmaras, Chandellas, and Pala-Senas: Temple traditions: Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara

d. High Medieval art and architecture of the Sultanate and Mughal periods. Miniature paintings: Mughal and Rajasthani schools.

e. Modern and Contemporary Indian Art: major art movements and artists

Conservation :

a) General knowledge about the Cultural Heritage

b) Drawing skills of the applicant

c) Knowledge of basic science specially Chemistry

d) Observation power

e) Writing skills

Museology :

Museology as a discipline covers the role and function of the “museum”, from its historical beginnings to the present, as well as examining the philosophy of museums and

their multiform character and purpose and familiarizes the students with the meaning and features of Museums, Museology and Museography. The entrance exam. for

museology is aimed at analyzing the aptitude for museum profession along with the understanding of a museum’s role in the society. Exposure to various museums and a

perception on the social, cultural and educational role of a museum will be expected. Interest in cultural studies and awareness of heritage will be looked at. Basic

understanding of Museology as a discipline as different from other related fields will be sought.. The candidate should be able to justify one’s reason for opting for the course.

* Last date for receipt of applications for MA courses is 30-06-2010 and for Ph.D. courses is 31-07-2010

* Dates of written test for MA courses followed by Interview :

-MA(History of Art) :14-07-2010 at 10.30am

-MA(Conservation) :15-07-2010 at 10.30am

-MA(Museology) :16-07-2010 at 10.30am

Venue: Seminar Room, National Museum Institute, Ist Floor, National Museum, Janpath, New Delhi

* Dates of Written Exam and Interview for Ph.D. courses :

Written Exam Interview

(10:30 a.m.) (10:30 a.m.)

History of Art 17-08-2010 18-08-2010

Conservation 17-08-2010 19-08-2010

Museology 17-08-2010 20-08-2010

(K.K.Kulshreshtha)

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