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a year agoContributor-Level 10
BA in History at UPRTOU is a three-year course, divided into six semesters. In each semester, students have to study a combination of compulsory and elective subjects. Each subject carries certain credits. A list of some subjects included in the curriculum of BA in History at the university are listed below:
- Modern India (1857-1964)
- India: 16th Century to mid 18th Century A.D.
- India: the earliest time to 8th Century A.D.
- Modern Europe Mid 18th to Mid 20th Century
- History of Modern World.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Graduates of the BA in History, Economics & Tourism offered at Krupanidhi Degree College have diverse career prospects. In the field of history, they can work as archivists, preserving documents of historical significance, or as librarians, providing access to information. A career in public relations is also an option, where graduates can manage clients' reputations through media and communication. In economics, graduates can pursue opportunities in research firms and think tanks, where they analyze economic issues. In the tourism sector, employment opportunities are available in hotels and core business operations such as conferences
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
When you apply for B.A. (Hons.) in History at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) through CUET, the cutoff will be considered based on your score in the history subject, not the overall subjects. Even if you chose many subjects in CUET, for admission to the History program, they will primarily look at how well you did in history.
So, your performance in the history subject is the most important factor for getting into the B.A. (Hons.) History course at JMI. Make sure you have a good score in history, as this will be the key to meeting the cutoff and securing your admission. Don't worry too much about the other subjects you chose; just focus on y
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
MA History Entrance Exams | MA History Exam Dates | MA History Exam Schedule |
|---|---|---|
Mar '25 (Tentative) | ||
Apr '25 (Tentative) | ||
Apr '25 (Tentative) |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The candidates who are curious about past happening from social, cultural and economic point of view can find some of the below listed topics to be interesting:
| Subject | What does it include? |
|---|---|
| Medieval Europe | Touches upon the Medieval State and Church; Clergy and the Socio-economic Norms and Values |
| Feudalism | Agrarian Structure and Reforms; Agrarian Technological Structure of Non-Agricultural Production; Local Trade under the Feudal System: Merchants and Artisans; Growth of non-domestic Trade; Urbanization; Transition of Feudalism: Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism |
| Capitalism | Rise and Mercantile Revolution; Ancient Colonial System and its Impact; Economic Development during the 16th Century. |
| Liberalism | Rise and Impact; French and American Revolution: nature, course, and Impact on the Socio-economic fibre |
| Growth of Capitalism | Technological Revolution; Industrial Revolution; Nationalism; Imperialism. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are several books of History that can help a candidate prepare for and qualify various entrance exams of MA History. Some of which are mentioned below:
- Government authorized school level books of History: These books cover basic but essential facts and concepts that can help a candidate start from scratch.
- Books covered in BA History such as India's Ancient Past, History of Modern India and Early Social Formations.
- IGNOU BA History and MA History materials.
Suggestion: Studying from books for entrance exams though is essential but not sufficient. Candidates are advised to go through previous year question papers and practice moc
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, many candidates pursue MA History after completing undergraduate courses from various disciplines. MA in History has theoretical subjects that requires comprehension and analytical skills. The candidates who are interesting in studying about the past societies, cultures and economies can pursue this course. When interest is combined with efforts they can pass with flying colors.
Suggestions- Candidates are advised to
- Prepare for the semester exams well in advance
- Study from prescribed textbooks
Get their doubts cleared through teachers, peers, reference books or the internet
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Though both History and Archaeology share some similarities, they are different disciplines. Candidates can refer to the table below in order to understand the difference between History and Archeology:
History | Archeology |
|---|---|
It is the study of the past. | It involves researching about objects found at historical sites. |
It provides authentic information. | It provides inferences and possibilities. |
It does not provide information about pre-Historical societies. | It tries to explain the social, cultural and economic aspects of pre-historic societies through artefacts. |
There is not much dependence on research performed in other disciplines. | It depends on researches of other disciplines. |
It is based on textual analysis. | It is based on fieldwork and analysis of artefacts. |
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