Master of Arts History or MA History is a 2 year postgraduate course that is offered in India. It is a full-time course but some colleges offer this course in distance learning mode also. The candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in any faculty or discipline, with a minimum of 50% marks are eligible for taking admission to this course.
MA History is an attempt to supplement the basic knowledge of Ancient Indian Culture in all its parameters; this course provides a thorough understanding of various views of our history and civilization. It helps in encouraging the preservation and management of our heritage.
Subjects pursing this course have to study different subjects like History of India, Ancient History, Medieval History, Economical History, World History, etc. This course is offered by many reputed Government and Private Colleges in India. The tuition fee of this course varies from 5, 000 INR to 20, 000 INR.
The students who pursue MA History can work in various sectors like journalism, publishing, educational administration, tourism or heritage management, government jobs etc. After completion of this course, the average package for fresher will be Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000 per month.
MA History program is designed to communicate understanding of historical incidences and development as well as to convey skills of historical investigation and support the historical imagination. The course teaches students to inquire historically while making use of insights and interpretative methods of other areas, and it seeks to promote a spirit of decisive thinking about modern social questions.
If you possess good intellectual skills and critical analysis abilities then this course is a good choice for you. If you want to become curator of museums and heritage sites or join journalism, then you can opt for this course.
The graduates of MA in History are not just for promising historians. A linked academic career may tempt you, of course, but History is also one of the most diverse Humanities subjects, with use in a variety of jobs.
The candidate who wants to go for this course should know to how to research, analyze and present things in a clear and coherent way.
Masters of Arts History is a 2 year post graduate course. The duration of the course may vary in some colleges/universities. There are total 4 semesters spread over the span of 2 years. Exams are held at the end of each semester. The maximum duration of this course can be extended up to 4-5 years.
There are many reputed institutes and universities that offer this course. Some of the top institutes are mentioned below:-
Name of the college |
State |
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St. Xavier's College |
Mumbai |
Miranda House |
New Delhi |
Christ College |
Bangalore |
Madras Christian College (MCC) |
Chennai |
Hindu College |
New Delhi |
Fergusson College |
Pune |
Stella Maris College |
Chennai |
Hansraj College |
Delhi |
Ramjas College |
New Delhi |
Jesus & Mary College (JMC) |
Delhi |
Kamala Nehru College for Women |
Delhi |
Presidency College |
Chennai |
Sri Venkateshwara College |
New Delhi |
The CMS college offers PG courses with M.Sc., M.A. and M.Com. degree. The M.Sc. course is offered under 10 different specializations. All the PG courses are for a duration of 2 years.
The application process for the PG courses start in the month of July. The merit rank list are published by the month of July and the admission closes by the end of August.
Key Points:
Course | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Seats |
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M.Sc | Mathematics | Graduation in Mathematics/ Statistics / Computer Application with not less than CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 in the core group | 15 |
Physics (Electronics) | Graduation in Physics or Electronic Equipment maintenance with not less than CGPA of 2.00 out of 4 in the core group | 15 | |
Applied Physics | 10 | ||
Chemistry | Graduation in Chemistry/ Petrochemicals with not less than CGPA of 2.00 out of 4 in core group | 15 | |
Analytical Chemistry | Graduation in Programme with specialization in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, B Sc Nursing/Food Science and Quality Control, Food and Nutrition or Home Science/Family and Community Science, Food Service Management & Dietetics Model I & II with not less than CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 in the core group | 15 | |
Applied Chemistry | Graduation in Chemistry/ Petrochemicals with not less than CGPA of 2.00 out of 4 in core group | 15 | |
Botany (Elective: Biotechnology) | Graduation in Botany or Botany -Biotechnology (double main) with not less than CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 in the Core Group | 10 | |
Biotechnology | Graduation in in Biological Sciences with not less than CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 in the core group | 20 | |
Zoology (Elective: Entomology | Graduation in Zoology or Biological Techniques & Specimen Preparation with not less than CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 4 in the core group | 10 | |
Food Service Management & Dietetics | Graduation in Programme with specialization in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, B Sc Nursing/Food Science and Quality Control, Food and Nutrition or Home Science/Family and Community Science, Food Service Management & Dietetics Model I & II with not less than CGPA of 2.00 out of 4 in the core group | 20 | |
M.A. | English Language and Literature | Graduation in English or graduation in other faculties of language possessing CGPA of 1.80 out of 4.00 in the core group | 25 |
Sociology | Graduation in the Faculties of Language & Literature, Social Science, Science and Commerce with not less than CGPA of 1.8 out of 4 in the core group | 25 | |
History | Graduation in any subject in the faculty of social sciences or graduation in the faculty of language and literature with English possessing CGPA of 1.80 out of 4.00 in the core group | 18 | |
Malayalam | Graduation in Malayalam with not less than CGPA of 1.8 out of 4 in the core group | 15 | |
M.Com | Elective: Finance | Graduation in Commerce /BBA/BBM with not less than CGPA of 1.80 out of 4 in the core group | 18 |
Years (2018 - 2019) | year 1 | year 2 | ||
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Semester | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Tuition fees | ₹21900 | ₹21900 | ₹21900 | ₹21900 |
Semester Wise Fees | ₹21900 | ₹21900 | ₹21900 | ₹21900 |
Yearly Fees | ₹43,800 | ₹43,800 |
Events | Dates |
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Admission from Rank List for Special Allotment Session 2025 [MA] | Aug 30, 2025 - Sep 01, 2025 |
Date of Closing of Admissions for Session 2025 [MA] | Sep 01, 2025 |
Publication of Rank List for Special Allotment Admission [MA] | Aug 30, 2025 |
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