Course Overview
The B.A. in History explores global and regional histories, analyzing cultural, political, and social developments. Students engage with primary sources, historiography, and research methodologies, preparing for careers in education, research, public history, and more.
Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Syllabus:
The semester-wise structure of B.A. History may vary from institution to institution, but generally, the following topics are covered across six semesters:
Semester I:
Ancient Indian History – Prehistory to Harappan Civilization
History of Early Civilizations (Egypt, Mesopotamia, China)
Introduction to Historical Methods
Environmental History
History of Indian Culture and Traditions
Semester II:
Ancient Indian History (Vedic Period to Mauryan Empire)
Early Medieval History of India (Post-Mauryan to Gupta Period)
History of the World (Greek and Roman Civilizations)
Historical Sources and Methods
Social and Economic Structures in India (Up to 1200 A.D.)
Semester III:
Medieval Indian History (Post-Gupta to Delhi Sultanate)
History of the Mughal Empire
European History (Renaissance to Enlightenment)
Historical Research Methodology
Indian Society and Culture (Medieval Era)
Semester IV:
Modern Indian History (18th to 20th Century)
British Rule in India: Impact and Legacy
History of Modern Europe (1789-1914)
Social Movements in Modern India
Nationalism and Independence Movements in India
Semester V:
History of Modern World (20th Century)
Global Conflicts: World Wars and Cold War
Post-Colonialism and Globalization
History of South Asia (Post-Partition)
Contemporary India: Politics and Society
Semester VI:
History of Asia and the World (Post-1945)
International Relations and Global Political History
The Indian Constitution and Democracy
Historiography and Writing History
Dissertation/Project on a chosen historical topic
Average Fees: ₹10,000 - ₹50,000 per annum (varies depending on the institution)
Exams:
Students need to clear institution-specific semester exams. Additionally, many universities may conduct entrance exams or interviews for admission to the B.A. History program.
Common entrance exams include:
CUET (Common University Entrance Test)
DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)
BHU UET (Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test)
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India for History (Combined Ranking)
University of Delhi, Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
University of Calcutta, Kolkata
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Jadavpur University, Kolkata
University of Madras, Chennai
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Presidency University, Kolkata
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for History
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Calicut University, Malappuram
Kerala Varma College, Thrissur
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
CMS College, Kottayam
Government College, Kasaragod
Farook College, Kozhikode
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram