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Dept. of Nehru Institute of Social Sciences - Parangat (M. A.) in History

Aims & Objectives The main objective of this course is to provide the students with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the History and Culture with the help of basic historical concepts, theories, various approaches and schools of Historiography.


Course Highlights M.A. History is a two years course introduced with Core History subjects, Inter-disciplinary subjects and electives which helps the students to understand the basic relation of History with other subjects. The M.A. History course is being run in 'Regular Mode' .


Duration 2 Years


Eligibility 1) Any graduate in any faculty of a statutory University or of any other institution recognized by the UGC is eligible for admission to the first year of M.A. course.
2) A Foreign student can be admitted only as a 'Regular Student' to the M.A. course after the completion of all the technical necessities. (such as 'Visa', 'Medical Certificate', 'Passport', 'Police Registration Papers' and other essential technicalities)


Course Pattern 2 Years Semester pattern with credit system.
Course Pattern - 60:40
60 Marks :Theory Exam
40 Marks :Internal or Assignments


Admission Procedure • Admission is open during every academic year in the months of July/August/September
• Last date for M.A. (History) Regular students is 31st August without late fee and 31st September with late fee.


Course Structure 2 Years Course of M.A. History
2 Years ( 04 Semesters)
At every Semester, internal and external evaluation will be done.


Passing Criteria 40% in internal and external evaluation


Syllabus • For M.A.-HISTORY Syllabus -2024-2025 Click Here
• For M.A.-HISTORY Syllabus -2022-2023 Click Here


Fee Structure (In Rupees)(Fees applicable for current academic year.)
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Course/Programme Outcome M.A. in History is a programme introduced under the Nehru Institute of Social Sciences, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune with following outcomes:
• Provide basic knowledge of History and improves the understanding of applied history.
• Understand the various theories of History and help the students to carry out research in a broader view.
• Promote teaching and research knowledge among the students.
Programme Specific Outcome
• Employability in the field of government and non-government sector.
• This programme encourages students to do research in interdisciplinary perspective.
• It promotes students to learn History subject in a wider view and update themselves to modern world.


Career scope and Job Opportunities at Exit point : - • Teaching profession in Colleges and Universities.
• Government employment- viz., Museums, Archives, Libraries etc.
• Competitive Examinations- MPSC, UPSC
• Historian, Archaeologist, Museologist, Archivist, History experts, Civil Services, Tourist Guide, Museum curators.
• Research organisations- can work as a researcher and also as a Translator

E-content : - For E-Content-History Click Here