MDSU MA History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. MA History graduates can pursue teaching positions in schools and colleges after clearing CTET or UGC-NET. Civil services remain the most popular career path, with History offered as an optional subject in IAS, RAS, and other state PCS exams. Other career paths include journalism, content research, documentary filmmaking, heritage and tourism management, archival work, and positions in the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). PhD and MPhil programmes in History are accessible after MA.

Ans. Yes. MDSU is a UGC-recognised state public university, and the MA History degree awarded is valid for UGC-NET eligibility in History. Candidates who clear UGC-NET with a qualifying percentile are eligible for Assistant Professor positions in colleges and universities. Students are advised to begin NET preparation alongside the second year of MA, as the MDSU MA curriculum in History aligns closely with UGC-NET syllabi in Indian history and historiography.

Ans. No. Admission to MA History at MDSU Ajmer is merit-based, with no entrance examination. The merit list is prepared from the aggregate marks in the qualifying Bachelor’s degree in History or a related social sciences subject. After the application window closes, shortlisted candidates are called for in-person counselling at the MDSU Ajmer campus. Seat allotment and fee deposit then follow to complete the admission process before the academic session begins.

Ans. The total programme fee for MA History at MDSU is INR 3,900 across two years, paid as INR 2,200 in Year 1 and INR 1,700 in Year 2. Fees are payable on a yearly basis. Hostel and mess charges, if opted, are separate and not included in the programme fee. Rajasthan government scholarship holders from SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EBC categories may receive reimbursement through state-run scholarship portals after the academic year.

Ans. The MA History curriculum at MDSU covers ancient Indian history and civilisation, the medieval period including Rajput kingdoms and the Mughal era, the colonial period and the independence movement, post-independence India, and world history including European and global modern history. Students also study historiography and research methodology. Ajmer’s own rich history as a medieval centre and colonial garrison town makes the local context an interesting complement to the classroom curriculum.

Ans. Applicants need a Bachelor’s degree in History or a related social sciences discipline such as Political Science, Geography, Sociology, or Humanities. Candidates from science or commerce streams are generally not eligible unless their undergraduate programme included History as a subject. Those with BA degrees where History was a major or subsidiary subject are typically eligible. Candidates should verify their specific qualification against MDSU admission requirements at the time of applying.