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About the Department
Jawaharlal Nehru: “History is the story of Man’s struggle through the ages against Nature and the elements; against wild beasts and the jungle and some of his own kind who have tried to keep him down and to exploit him for their own benefit.”
Established 2019
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Course Name |
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BA History |
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Full-Form |
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Bachelor of Arts in History |
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Level of Course |
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Undergraduate (UG) |
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Duration |
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3 years |
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Eligibility |
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10+2 qualified students with at least 50% aggregate marks |
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Admission Process |
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Merit + Entrance based |
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Examination Type |
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Semester Exams |
Vision
The History Department aims to make the students aware of the past and its legacies through teaching, research and extension activities in Indian history in the context of world history.
We believe that only a critical understanding of the past will enable the students to understand the present and help them look towards the future.
Mission
Transform the students into citizens who are critically informed about the past and its consequences for the present Promote studies in history, society and culture of India in general and Indian history in particular. Empower students to cope with the challenges of globalization by instilling in them a life-long passion for learning about the past. The knowledge about the interconnections between the global, national, regional and local history will equip the students to face the challenges with confidence.
Admission Process:
The admission process for the course BA History begins after the declaration of Class 12th examination results. The entire process is mentioned below:
- All aspiring candidates are supposed to fill up the application forms released by different colleges and universities.
- After the application process is over, colleges let out their cut off marks or percentages for all aspiring students seeking admission in BA History.
- If your class 12th marks are the same as the desired cut off or in the same bracket, you will be granted admission.
Subjects in BA History
- When it comes to the subjects taught in this program, it is important to note that the curriculum will vary from one country to another. For instance, in India, the focus will be mainly on Indian history along with the major political and socio-economic developments that took place across the world.
- Not only will you get to learn about the history of the country you will study in but will also gain knowledge on the History of Asia, Africa, Europe, etc. So, here are the common subjects which will be covered in the BA History course:
- Ancient Indian History
- Medieval India
- Transformation from Modern to Present India
- Ancient World History
- Political Theory
- Pre and Post Colonisation
- USA and USSR History
- European Integration and Transformation
- History of Latin America
- African History
- World Politics
Scope of BA History
History is a wide subject that takes you on a journey of mankind and develops your insight into the future of civilization. If you are someone who gets curious about figuring out the larger picture of how the world has evolved, you can further pursue a master’s degree in history and research in their chosen specialization. Some of the study programs to gain advanced knowledge in this field are:
- Master of Arts or MA History
- Master in History (Global History and International Relations)
- Master of Philosophy or M.Phil in History
- Doctor of Philosophy in History or Ph.D. in History
- Diploma in History
- Diploma in Archaeology
- Diploma in Epigraphy
- Diploma in Museology
- Diploma in Museum Administration, Museum Modeling
- Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology, Ancient Culture, and History
- Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology, Museology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Archives Keeping
Core Values of the Department:
Understanding of the past through a complex process of critical dialogue with historians and historical sources.
Mutual trust and respect among historians.
Belief in honouring the integrity of the historical record.
The pursuit of scholarship in regional and local History.
Rigorous academic and research environment.
Providing unique learning experience for the students through exploring Indian History and History of India in its regional and national context.