Bharathiar University Coimbatore MA History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Master of Arts (History) at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered on campus by the Department of History and Tourism, established in 2016-17. The course spans 4 semesters and covers a wide range of topics including Indian history, world history, historiography, and competitive examination-oriented papers. The total course fee for general category students is Rs. 16,550 (for students from other institutions), with a seat intake of 30 students. The programme is offered in regular full-time mode, requiring students to attend classes on campus, and is popular among students aspiring for civil services and academic careers in history.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are currently ongoing. The last date to submit the online application has been extended to 07 May 2026 at 5:00 PM. Admission is based on merit in UG degree examinations. Candidates who have appeared for TANCET 2026 (exam date: 09 May 2026) may also be considered for admission.

Key Points

• The Department of History and Tourism was established in 2016-17 with a focus on research, teaching, and competitive examination-oriented curriculum.
• The syllabus is designed with CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) and includes 4 papers related to Civil Services examinations, offered to students of other departments as well.
• The department runs the "Bharathian History Students' Club" (BHSC), which organises camps, lectures, and workshops to promote historical awareness.
• SC/ST students are fully exempt from paying tuition fees; Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and SCC students are also exempt under Tamil Nadu government norms.
• One economically disadvantaged student per course is granted a complete fee waiver, including hostel fees.

BU MA (History) Fees

Course Fees

Hostel Fees (Optional - not mandatory)

• SC/ST students are fully exempt from paying tuition fees.
• Upon receiving the scholarship from the Government, SC/ST students must remit the prescribed tuition fees within 7 days.
• Adi Dravidar, Tribal Community, and Adi Dravidar converted to Christianity students are exempt from tuition fees under TNER-92, Government of Tamil Nadu.
• Differently abled students (5% reserved seats) are exempt from tuition fee and special fee on production of a disability certificate; visually challenged students receive a full fee waiver.
• One financially disadvantaged student per course is granted a complete fee waiver, including hostel fees.
• Hostel accommodation is optional and not mandatory for the course.
• Online fee payment is available through the university portal for tuition fees, exam fees, and hostel fees.
• Registration fee: Rs. 400 per application (Rs. 200 for SC/ST candidates).

BU MA (History) Admission 2026

Bharathiar University PG Admission 2026-27 - Key Dates

TANCET 2026 - Exam Dates (Accepted for MA History Admission)

• Bharathiar University primarily admits students to MA History based on UG merit.
• TANCET scores may be considered as an additional criterion.
• The university also conducts its own Common Eligibility Test (CET) for PhD admissions (not applicable for MA).

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
• Selection is based on marks obtained up to the V semester (semester pattern) or II year (non-semester pattern) of the UG programme, excluding Part I/II Languages and General Knowledge/NSS subjects.
• Reservation norms of the Government of Tamil Nadu are strictly followed; 5% of seats are reserved for differently abled students.

Admission Process

• Register online at https://fms.b-u.ac.in/admission and pay the application fee of Rs. 400 (Rs. 200 for SC/ST).
• Submit a separate application for each programme of interest.
• A merit list is prepared based on UG marks; candidates are shortlisted accordingly.
• Selected candidates must complete the admission formalities and pay the prescribed fees within the stipulated time.
• SC/ST candidates must submit a photocopy of their community certificate along with the application.

BU MA (History) Scholarships 2026

Scholarships

• SC/ST students are eligible for scholarship irrespective of parental income, including those whose parents are government employees.
• Upon receiving the scholarship from the Government, SC/ST students must remit the prescribed tuition fees to the university within 7 days.
• SC/ST students not applying for the scholarship are required to pay tuition fees from their own funds.
• Applications for government scholarships are typically submitted through the Tamil Nadu state scholarship portal after admission.