Varu Institute of Professional Studies Lucknow MA History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes. MA History from a University of Lucknow-affiliated college is a recognised PG degree and is widely used by UPSC IAS and UP PCS aspirants who select History as an optional subject. The MA curriculum covers ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history along with world history, closely overlapping with the UPSC Mains History optional syllabus. The degree also meets the minimum educational qualification requirement for both examinations.

Ans. The total fee for the two-year MA History programme at VIPS Lucknow is INR 1,22,400. SC/ST/OBC-NCL students with family income below INR 2 lakh per year are eligible for the UP Post Matric Scholarship, which reimburses the full tuition fee. Applications are submitted at scholarship.up.gov.in before the notified deadline. NSP scholarships are also available at scholarships.gov.in for eligible students based on income and category criteria.

Ans. Yes. MA History from a University of Lucknow-affiliated institution is accepted for UGC NET eligibility in History. Candidates must secure a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the MA as per UGC norms. Qualifying UGC NET enables college-level teaching appointments in UP government and private colleges. Qualifying with JRF additionally provides fellowship support for PhD at central universities and institutions with ICHR-funded history research programmes.

Ans. Candidates must register for CUET-PG on the NTA portal at pgcuet.samarth.ac.in and appear for the MA History paper. After the result is declared, applicants apply to VIPS through the University of Lucknow affiliated college portal using their CUET-PG score. Admission is merit-based with no separate college-level entrance examination. The actual cutoff depends on applicant volume and available seats in a given academic year.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as history teachers or lecturers after qualifying UGC NET or UP SET, as museum curators, archivists, and heritage conservation officers. Government roles include positions in the Archaeological Survey of India, UP State Archives, and district record offices. Civil services with History optional, documentary research for media, and content roles for history-focused digital platforms are other career paths followed by MA History graduates in North India.