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Priyanka Sehgal

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Many of the top colleges for Journalism and Mass Communication in India offer admissions based on the performance of candidates in the university-level or state-level entrance exam. Some of the exams are – the IIMC Entrance Exam, ACJ OET by Xavier Institute of Communications, DUET, ACJ Entrance Exam, UPU CET by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam and more.

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Priyanka Sehgal

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Hello, you can pursue the course from JIMS (Jagannath Institute of Management Science), LSR (Lady Shri Ram College for Women), IIMC (Indian Institute of Mass Communication), DCAC (Delhi College of Arts and Commerce), AIMC (Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication) which are well-known for their Mass Communication programmes. 

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Manpreet Kaur

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Candidates who are curious about past happening from social, cultural and economic point of view can find some of below listed topics to be interesting -

SubjectWhat does it include?
Medieval EuropeTouches upon Medieval State and Church; Clergy and Socio-economic Norms and Values
FeudalismAgrarian Structure and Reforms; Agrarian Technological Structure of Non-Agricultural Production; Local Trade under Feudal System: Merchants and Artisans; Growth of non-domestic Trade; Urbanization; Transition of Feudalism: Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism
CapitalismRise and Mercantile Revolution; Ancient Colonial System and its Impact; Economic Development during 16th Century.
LiberalismRise and Impact; French and American Revolution: nature, course, and Impact on Socio-economic fibre
Growth of CapitalismTechnological Revolution; Industrial Revolution; Nationalism; Imperialism.

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

Hope this helped your query! All the best!

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Manpreet Kaur

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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 mock tes

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Manpreet Kaur

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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. candidates who are interesting in studying about 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 semester exams well in advance
  • Study from prescribed textbooks

Get their doubts cleared through teachers, peers, reference books or internet

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Manpreet Kaur

Contributor-Level 10

Yes one can get good placement opportunities after an MA in History but they are found through networking and specific skill development and not only by campus placement which is less common than in Engineering.

Best and popular roles are -

  • teachers
  • historians
  • curators
  • content writers
  • archivist

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Manpreet Kaur

Contributor-Level 10

Yes IGNOU offers an MA in History. course can be completed in 2 years and it is offered in Hindi as well as English medium. online application form for course is released twice a year, in January and July. Candidates can pursue this course without qualifying for an entrance exam. average course fee for MA History in IGNOU is INR 9,000. course is open to all graduates and there is no minimum or maximum age limit. Once admission is granted, IGNOU study materials are sent by post to students.

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Manpreet Kaur

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Students having a Bachelor's degree in Arts or any other course are eligible to apply for MA provided they fulfill other requirements of the programme. The aspirants can further pursue  PhD in History after an MA History programme. Students can also choose MA History to gain in-depth knowledge of the subject that will help them in getting better job prospects.

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Pranav Pandit

Beginner-Level 5

Yes, you can go ahead with the Double Major Graduates for MA Program in Psychology and Sociology in Maniben Nanavati College. It has various benefits of doing major degrees in your future ahead.

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