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05 Sep, 2025 Bharathiar University Coimbatore Fee structure 2025-26 has been released for the ODL mode for MA History programs. The academic fee is ₹ 46,640 .

Course Description

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.

What is MA History all about?

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.

Who shpuld opt for MA HISTORY?

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.

Duration of MA HISTORY

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.

Top Institutes

There are many reputed institutes and universities that offer this course. Some of the top institutes are mentioned below:-

Name of the college	State
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

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admission to 2-year Full-time M.A Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement:

Candidate should have a Pass in any UG Degree from recognized University.

Course Details

course fee for Non – BU Students : 7340/- semester

Master of Arts [MA] (History)

first year fees: ₹23,320

5.02 Years Full Time

Years (2024 - 2025)	year 1		year 2
Semester	1	2	3	4
Tuition fees	₹6820	₹6820	₹6820	₹6820
other fee	₹4840	₹4840	₹4840	₹4840
Semester Wise Fees	₹11660	₹11660	₹11660	₹11660
Yearly Fees	₹23,320		₹23,320

Bharathiar University Coimbatore: Students' Opinion

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Bharathiar University offers engaging and manageable classes, enhanced by faculty members like Senthu Pandiyan, who incorporate relevant stories into lessons. This method ensures that students find the material interesting and the exams straightforward. The university provides on-campus placements with companies such as Infosys, Wipro, ITC, Hyundai, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Reliance, and HCL. Students must maintain a minimum of 70% marks to qualify for placements, and success in interviews is essential for securing positions.

The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) offers additional internships. The university keeps its annual fees low at 10,000 INR, with SC and ST students receiving fee waivers. Other category fees are below 10,000 INR without extra charges. Additionally, one financially disadvantaged student per course is granted a complete fee waiver, covering hostel fees. Scholarships are provided annually, with amounts of 7,000 INR for BC students, 8,000 INR for MBC students, and 10,000 INR for SC students and other categories, supporting students financially.

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