Sri Sharda Group of Institutions Lucknow BA History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year BA History programme at SSGI Lucknow is INR 30,000 for the entire course duration. This covers tuition for all three years. Students from SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories may further reduce their effective cost by applying for government scholarship schemes through the National Scholarship Portal each academic year.

Ans. No entrance exam is required for BA History admission at SSGI Lucknow. Admission is entirely merit-based, with candidates selected on the basis of their 10+2 aggregate marks. The minimum eligibility is 40% aggregate for general category applicants. The process involves application submission, preparation of a merit list, and document verification at the SSGI campus in Lucknow.

Ans. Yes. History is one of the most widely chosen optional subjects for the UPSC Civil Services examination and the UPPSC State PCS. A BA in History covers Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History as well as World History, all of which form the core of the UPSC and state PCS syllabi. Many successful candidates from Uttar Pradesh have used BA History as a stepping stone for civil service careers.

Ans. BA History graduates can pursue M.A. History for academic and research careers, complete B.Ed to teach social sciences at the school level, or appear for UPSC and UPPSC examinations with History as an optional subject. Government roles in the Archaeological Survey of India, museums, heritage management, and tourism boards also prefer candidates with a background in History.

Ans. BA History students at SSGI can apply for the GOI Post-Matric Scholarship (for SC, ST, OBC, and minority students), the UP Scholarship Scheme (for UP domicile students from OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories), and the NSP PM-USHA Scholarship for economically weaker section students. Applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal annually before the state-specified deadline.

Ans. Candidates must carry original mark sheets of Class 10 and Class 12, transfer certificate, character certificate from the previous institution, and caste or income certificate if applying under a reserved category. Domicile certificate is required for UP scholarship eligibility. A passport-size photograph and a valid photo ID proof are also needed at the time of document verification at the SSGI campus.