About the Programme

Bachelor of Arts in History is a three-year undergraduate programme that explores history pertaining to human experimentation and ingenuity, triumph and tragedy that have gone into making the modern world. The students discover about politics and government, sexuality, economy, cultural and intellectual life, war and society from a human angle.

This programme help students to develop many skills like logic and analysis research, written and oral expression, theoretical and debate and construction of narratives. The programme curriculum includes theoretical and practical sessions allowing them to explore and expand their interests in ancient, medieval, early modern and modern cultures and civilisations. The programme helps to foster and demonstrate competency in vital skills like the historical explanation, discernment and synthesis.

The study of history at the undergraduate level if pursued with vigour and dedication gives students the ability to work successfully in any setting that puts a premium on analysis, strategic thinking, written communication and information gathering.

This course is for individuals who...

Understand that shaping the future requires proper knowledge of the past. This programme allows students to explore an incredibly diverse range of historical events and the contexts in which they occurred.

Students who are looking for...

A career by developing an understanding of a wide range of historical contexts and time periods. The study of history is excellent preparation for careers in many fields including law, journalism, business and finance education, politics and public policy, social activism and arts.

Course Fee

1st Year 123600

2nd Year 127308

3rd Year 131127

4th Year 135061

1st Sem 63300	3rd Sem 65154	5th Sem 67064	7th Sem 69031
2nd Sem 63300	4th Sem 65154	6th Sem 67064	8th Sem 69031

For International Students

Fee Per Semester	Fee Per Year
NA	3800*

Programme Structure

Semester 1

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Credits	Type of Course
Theory Subjects
1	SHS041	Ancient and Early Medieval India (Till 1206 A.D.)	4	1	0	5	Major
2	SHS042	Ancient World Civilizations*	4	0	0	4	Major
3	SHS043	Indian History-I: 3000 BCE- 750 CE**	3	0	0	3	Minor Elective
4	ARP101	Communicative English- 1	1	0	2	2	AEC
Practical/Viva-Voce/Internship/ Project
5	VOH104	Methods & Processes in Archaeology	0	1	4	3	SEC
6	VAC110	Yoga for Holistic Health	0	1	4	3	VAC
TOTAL CREDITS							20

Semester 2

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Credits	Type of Course
Theory Subjects
1	SHS044	History of Medieval India (1206.-1757 A.D)	4	1	0	5	Major
2	SHS045	Historical Research Methods	4	0	0	4	Major
3	SHS046	Indian History-II: 1206-1526 CE**	3	0	0	3	Minor Elective
4	ARP102	Communicative English- 2	1	0	2	2	AEC
5	VAC120	Understanding India	3	0	0	3	VAC
Practical/Viva-Voce/Internship/ Project
6	VOH110	Archives: Conservation & Management	0	1	4	3	SEC
TOTAL CREDITS							20

Semester 3

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Credits	Type of Course
Theory Subjects
1	SHS230	History of Modern India (1757 A.D. – 1950 A.D.)	4	1	0	5	Major
2	SHS231	Introduction to Primary Sources	4	0	0	4	Major
3	SHS232	India since 1947**	4	0	0	4	Minor Elective
4	SHS233	Indian History-III: 1526-1707 CE**	3	0	0	3	Minor Elective
5	ARP207	Logical Skill Building and Soft Skills	1	0	2	2	AEC
Practical/Viva-Voce/Internship/ Project
6	VOH204	Tourism & Heritage Management	0	1	4	3	SEC
7	RBL001	RBL-1	0	0	4	0	Project
TOTAL CREDITS							21

Semester 4

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Credits	Type of Course
Theory Subjects
1	SHS234	History of Modern World (1453A.D. – 1950 A.D.)	4	1	0	5	Major
2	SHS235	History of Delhi	4	0	0	4	Major
3	SHS236	World History: 1945-2000CE**	4	1	0	5	Minor Elective
4	SHS237	Indian History-IV: 1707-1857 CE**	3	0	0	3	Minor Elective
5	ARP 306	Campus To Corporate	1	0	2	2	AEC
Practical/Viva-Voce/Internship/ Project
6	RBL002	RBL-2	0	0	4	0	Project
TOTAL CREDITS							19

Semester 5

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Credits	Type of Course
Theory Subjects
1	BHI350	Nationalism in India	4	1	0	5	Major
2	BHI351	History of Modern World (1453 A.D-1815A.D)***	4	1	0	5	Major Elective
	BHI352	Socio-Cultural and Economic History of Medieval India (1200A.D.- 1700 A.D) ***	4	1	0	5
	BHI353	Ethics in History***	4	1	0	5
3	SHS345	Modern China: 1839-1949CE	4	0	0	4	Major
4	SHS346	Gender and Indian History*	3	0	0	3	Major
Practical/Viva-Voce/Internship/ Project
5	INC501	Industry Connect	0	0	4	2	Industrial Training
6	RBL353	RBL3	0	0	2	1	Project
TOTALCREDITS							20

Semester 6

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Credits	Type of Course
Theory Subjects
1	BHI360	Era of Gandhi and Mass Movement	4	1	0	5	Major
2	BHI361	History of Modern World (1815A.D.- 1945A.D.)***	4	1	0	5	Major Elective
	BHI362	Socio-Cultural and Economic History of Medieval India (1700A.D.- 1900 A.D.) ***	4	1	0	5
	BHI363	History and its Professional Utility***	4	1	0	5
3	SHS347	Prominent Historians of Indian History	4	0	0	4	Major
4	SHS348	Indian History-V: 1857-1947 CE**	3	0	0	3	Minor Elective
Practical/Viva-Voce/Internship/ Project
5	CCU701	Community Connect*	2	0	0	2	Survey/project
6	RBL363	RBL4	0	0	2	1	Project
TOTALCREDITS							20

Semester 7 A

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Credits	Type of Course
Theory Subjects
1	SHS445	Selected History of South India: Sangam to Vijayanagar	4	0	0	4	Major
2	SHS446	Selected History of Northeast India: from Ancient to Colonial era	4	0	0	4	Major
3	SHS447	Selected History of Rajputana- I	4	0	0	4	Major
4	SHS448	Selected History of Rajputana- II	4	0	0	4	Major
5	SHS449	Partition of India through the lens of Cinema and Literature**	4	0	0	4	Minor Elective
TOTAL CREDITS							20

Semester 7 B

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Credits	Type of Course
Theory Subjects
1	SHS445	Selected History of South India: Sangam to Vijayanagar	4	0	0	4	Major
2	SHS446	Selected History of Northeast India: from Ancient to Colonial era	4	0	0	4	Major
3	SHS447	Selected History of Rajputana- I	4	0	0	4	Major
4	SHS448	Selected History of Rajputana- II	4	0	0	4	Major
5	SHS449	Partition of India through the lens of Cinema and Literature**	4	0	0	4	Minor elective
Practical/Viva-Voce/Internship/ Project
6	SHS450	Project/ Dissertation	0	0	6	3	Project
TOTAL CREDITS							23

Semester 8 A

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Credit	Type of Course
Theory Subjects
1	SHS451	Discourses on Indian Diaspora	4	0	0	4	Major
2	SHS452	Science & Technology in British Raj	4	0	0	4	Major
3	SHS453	Introduction to Dalit History	4	0	0	4	Major
4	SHS454	Understanding Indian Knowledge System	4	0	0	4	Major
5	SHS455	Selected Thinkers of Modern India**	4	0	0	4	Minor elective
TOTAL CREDITS							20

Semester 8 B

No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Credits	Type of Course
Theory Subjects
1	SHS454	Understanding Indian Knowledge System	4	0	0	4	Major
2	SHS455	Selected Thinkers of Modern India**	4	0	0	4	Minor Elective
Practical/Viva-Voce/Internship/ Project
3	SHS456	Project/Dissertation	0	0	18	9	Project
TOTALCREDITS							17

Programme Curricula

S.No.	Academic year	Curricula Link
1	2023-24	View Details

Eligibility Criteria

For National Students	Sr. Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks. Proficiency in English Communication.
For International Students	The eligibility criterion for all programs for international applicants is minimum 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the pre-requisite subjects for admission in to the desired program.

Career path you can choose after the course

Museum curator
Archivist
Historian
History Expert
Teacher
Civil Servant
Publisher
Writer/Editor
Reporter
Management Analyst or Consultant
Tour Guide

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