CU South Bihar MA History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Master of Arts (MA) in History at the Central University of South Bihar (CUSB), Gaya, is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Historical Studies and Archaeology, established in 2018. The programme offers students an advanced system of knowledge rooted in new epistemological and ontological foundations, with a focus on research explorations in historical studies. The curriculum spans ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history, world history, historiography, archaeology, and emerging approaches such as oral history, gender history, subaltern history, and cultural history. With a seat intake of 45 seats and a total programme fee of Rs. 23,800 for the entire 2-year course, MA History at CUSB is one of the most affordable postgraduate history programmes at a central university. Admission is based on CUET-PG scores, and the programme is open to graduates from any discipline.

Admission for the 2026-27 academic session is currently ongoing. CUET-PG 2026 was conducted from March 6 to March 27, 2026, and results were declared on April 24, 2026. CUSB's counselling and seat allotment for PG programmes is expected in May-June 2026, with the batch likely commencing in July-August 2026.

Key Points

• The Department of Historical Studies and Archaeology was established in 2018 and has published 101 research articles, reflecting strong research output despite being a relatively young department.
• The department has 6 faculty members with specialisations spanning Modern Indian History, Historiography, Socio-Cultural History, Gender History, and Subaltern History.
• The programme emphasises primary source research in languages including Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, and modern Indian languages, alongside archaeological sources.
• The department follows new global historiographical trends including oral history, intellectual history, post-modernistic perspectives, and the philosophy of history.
• CUSB's location near Gaya and Bodh Gaya provides unique access to historically and archaeologically significant sites, enriching the learning experience for History students.

CUSB MA History Fees

Fee Structure

Hostel Fees (Optional - not mandatory)

• Security Deposit of Rs. 1,000 is partially refundable: Rs. 500 is refunded at the time of leaving the university; the remaining Rs. 500 is credited as Alumni Fee.
• Hostel accommodation is optional and subject to availability.
• Allotment is based on merit/distance criteria as per university norms.
• Fees are payable semester-wise at the time of registration each semester.
• No EMI facility is officially mentioned.
• All amounts are as per the official CUSB Fee Structure for PG 2026-27 (Department of History, Sociology, Economics, Geography and Pol.
• Sc. & IR category) published on the university website.

CUSB MA History Admission 2026

CUSB MA History College-Specific Admission Dates (2026-27)

CUET-PG 2026 Exam Dates (Mandatory Entrance Exam for MA History at CUSB)

• CUET-PG (Test Paper Code: HUQP09 - History) is the sole mandatory entrance exam for admission to MA History at CUSB.
• No other entrance exam is accepted.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (General/OBC/EWS) and 45% marks for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
• Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination are also eligible to apply, subject to submission of proof of passing at the time of admission.
• Admission is based on CUET-PG scores, followed by CUSB's counselling process as per central university reservation norms (SC: 15%, ST: 7.5%, OBC-NCL: 27%, EWS: 10%, PwD: 5% horizontal reservation).

Admission Process

• Register and appear for CUET-PG 2026 conducted by NTA, selecting the History subject paper (Test Paper Code: HUQP09).
• Check CUSB's official admission notification and merit list published on cusb.ac.in after CUET-PG results.
• Participate in CUSB's online counselling/seat allotment process by submitting preferences and required documents.
• Complete document verification and pay the semester fee within the stipulated deadline to confirm admission.
• Report to the university campus on the date specified in the admission letter for registration and orientation.

CUSB MA History Scholarships 2026

Scholarships

• Applications for university scholarships are invited at the beginning of each academic year; students must apply through the CUSB Scholarship Cell.
• Government scholarships (NSP portal) must be applied for separately through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
• The Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is awarded based on both academic performance and financial need; students must submit income certificates.
• The EWYL scheme requires students to work a maximum of 10 hours per week in university departments/labs/offices.