Diploma in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology at Somaiya Vidyavihar University

If you are looking at Diploma in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Somaiya Vidyavihar University in Mumbai runs it as a 1-year, full-time diploma course. The total fee on record is ₹15,000, which works out to about ₹15,000 a year.

Somaiya Vidyavihar University is a other institute, founded in 2019. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Somaiya Vidyavihar University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Somaiya Vidyavihar University before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Somaiya Vidyavihar University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Somaiya Vidyavihar University on its website (kjsce.somaiya.edu/en) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show an average package of ₹12.79 lakh, a median package of ₹12 lakh and a highest package of ₹28.25 lakh at Somaiya Vidyavihar University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Somaiya Vidyavihar University runs 4 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Yoga Therapy
• Diploma in Sanskrit Language and Literature
• Diploma in Buddhist Studies

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• Can you manage ₹15,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Somaiya Vidyavihar University compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Mumbai?