History
History is usually a chronological record of events, as of life or development of people and institution, often including an explanation of those events. For large integer, historians have searched deeply and laboriously into the significant aspect of human activity and tried to study its effect on human life. Social, political, ethnic and cultural events are one of those which have been experienced through narratives, archaeological discoveries, archival documents and historical evidences which have faceted with time through historical researches.
Knowledge and interest usher to careers in history, archaeology and archives.
Key to Success
To be successful in History you should have/ develop:
- Perceptive and probing mind
- Keen observation
- Analytical and logical thinking
- Patience
- Intellectual ability
- Attention to details
Scope and opportunities
- Career opportunities are immense, after completing MA History course
- If you wish to teach in school then after completing your MA you can op for B Ed
- One has to pursue his PhD to get into historical research
Lifestyle & Social Status
- This is an ideal profession for people who want to make a career in sorting out mysteries of the past.
- A famous discovery often catapults the status and reputation of a historian to iconic proportions.
Job Profile
- Helps to narrate, brief or outline the form of chronological account or record of past or current events which deal with era of
- Required to evaluate the data and organize the same based on the significance and authenticity.
- Conducting research for various institutions on the give subjects either in the capacity of adviser or consultant.
Skill sets
- Reading, writing and research skills
Work Value
- Interest in Past cultures, civilisations, religions
- Job security
- Travelling
Current Job Scenario
With archeological departments spread across the nation in all the states there is a great scope for historians. Historians get employed in schools and colleges for teaching the subject. Those in the teaching field are well paid and get promoted with experience. Historians working in the libraries and museums are initially under paid but get better payments with experience.
Top Recruiters
- Central Board of Film Censors, Film Division of Government of India
- Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- Defense Services
- All India Handicrafts Board
- Ministry of Education
- Department of Tourism
Course Synopsis
| Course Options | B.A History | M.A History | PhD History |
| Academic Eligibility | 12th Pass in any discipline | B.A History + Entrance Exam | Master’s degree or equivalent in any of the above disciplines with at least 55% marks in the aggregate (50% in case of SC/ST applicants) |
| Fees | Rs 5000 – Rs 10000 per year | Rs 5000 – Rs 10000 per year | |
| Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1 | Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs | Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs | Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs |
| Expenditure in Tier-2 | Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs | Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs | Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs |
| Duration | 3 Years | 2 Years | 3 Years |
| Mode | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Approved | AICTE | AICTE | AICTE |
| Affiliation | Respective Universities | Respective Universities | Respective Universities |
| Entrance Exam | Institute Level Entrance Exams | Institute Level Entrance Exams | |
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| Scholarships |
Career prospect
- Archaeologist
- Museologist
- Museum curators
- Archivists
- Historians
- Teachers
- Civil Services
Entrance Exam
In most of the colleges admission takes place on the basis of Merit, but there are some institutes / universities who conduct their own entrance exam for BA in History Course, following are some institutes:
- Christ University Entrance Test
- Presidency University entrance exam
- BHU UET – Banaras Hindu University
Success stories