The Tamil Nadu Institute of Archaeology and Museology invites applications for its Postgraduate Diploma programmes offered in four specialized fields.

Course: Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology (PGDA)
Duration: 2 years
Medium of Instruction: Tamil and English
Eligibility: Candidates with any postgraduate degree are eligible to apply.

Course: Postgraduate Diploma in Epigraphy (PGDE)
Duration: 2 years
Medium of Instruction: Tamil and English
Eligibility: Postgraduates in Tamil, Indian History, Ancient History and Archaeology, or History and Archaeology are eligible.

Course: Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage Management and Museology (PGDHMM)
Duration: 2 years
Medium of Instruction: Tamil and English
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a postgraduate degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or Geology, or a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

Course: Postgraduate Diploma in Manuscriptology and Siddha Medicine Sources (PGDMSS)
Duration: 1 year
Medium of Instruction: Tamil
Eligibility: Postgraduate degree in Tamil is required.
Scholarship: A monthly stipend of ₹8,000 will be provided to all enrolled students.

Application Process:
Applications can be submitted online, via email, or in person. The filled-in application form, along with copies of academic and community certificates, must be sent to:

The Principal Secretary and Commissioner
Department of Archaeology
Tamil Development Complex
Tamil Salai, Egmore
Chennai - 600 008

Selection Method:
Candidates will be admitted based on performance in a special entrance examination.

Application Deadline: July 14

For more information: www.tnarch.gov.in