BA History: Full Form, Eligibility, Entrance Exam, Top Colleges, Cutoff, Future Scope

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BA History is an undergraduate degree course of 3 years that primarily focuses on dealing with the growth and development of human civilization ranging from ancient to modern times. The programme aims at teaching students about the historical events that took place in India as well as the world around. The course also analyzes the negative and positive aspects of all cultures and also their achievements and failures throughout history.

Aspiring candidates who have completed their 10+2 level qualifying examination with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply for the course.
BA History Admission across various universities in India are done through an entrance-based process. The top entrances conducted for admissions to the course include CUET, IPU CET, NPAT, etc.
BA History average fee ranges between INR 1-3 lacs (approx.). Students are open to a wide range of employment opportunities at the completion of the course.
BA History average salary of these graduates stands at around INR 3-6 lacs per annum (approx.).

BA in History is offered at various top universities across the country. Some of the top colleges in India that offer the course are Hansraj College, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, St. Xavier’s College, Jadavpur University, Christ University, Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, and so on.

BA History Highlights

BA History Highlights

The basic details of the course have been mentioned in the table below:

Course Full Form	Bachelor of Arts in History
Level	Undergraduate
BA History Course Fee	INR 1-3 lacs (approx.)
Average Salary	INR 3-6 lacs per annum (approx.)
Course Duration	3 years
Course Eligibility	50% marks in the 10+2 qualifying examination
Selection Criteria	Entrance Based
Entrance Exams	CUET, IPU CET, NPAT, etc.
Top Institutes	Hansraj College, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, St Xavier’s College, Jadavpur University, Christ University, Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, and so on.

BA History Course Eligibility

BA History Course Eligibility

In order to pursue BA History in any of the top institutes across the country, aspiring candidates must fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria set for BA History is mentioned below for your reference:

Aspiring candidates must have completed their 10+2 level from any recognized institute across the country.
The candidates must have scored a minimum of 50% marks at an aggregate in the qualifying examination of the 10+2 level.
The candidates must have compulsorily studied the subject of English in 10+2.

BA History Entrance Exams

BA History Entrance Exams

Admission to BA History courses across different institutes is done through an entrance-based process. The table below mentions the entrance exams conducted for admission to BA History course:

Entrance Exam	Exam Dates
CUET	May 21 to May 31, June 1, 2, 5 to 17, 2023
IPU CET	May 31, June 10 – 11, June 13 – 17, 2023
NPAT	January 4, 2023 – May 31, 2023

Top BA History Colleges in India

Top BA History Colleges in India

The top 20 institutes across India which are known to provide BA History have been listed below for your reference:

Name of Institute	NIRF Ranking	Eligibility	Average Course Fee	Average Initial Salary
Miranda House	1	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 42,480	INR 7.33 lacs
Hindu College	2	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 52,680	INR 8.4 lacs
Presidency College, Chennai	3	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 3,750	INR 2.22 lacs
Loyola College	4	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 33,270	INR 5-6 lacs
Lady Shri Ram College for Women	5	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 47,610	INR 9.4 lacs
Banaras Hindu University	6	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 10,260	INR 9 lacs
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College	7	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 30,945	INR 4.5 lacs
St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata	8	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 97,800	INR 9.5 lacs
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Kolkata	9	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 32,400	-
Kirori Mal College	10	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 36,735	INR 7.01 lacs
Aligarh Muslim University	11	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 14,145	INR 5.27 lacs
Jadavpur University	12	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 7,200	INR 3.59 lacs
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College	13	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	-	-
Hansraj College	14	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 62,835	INR 5.7 lacs
Bharathiar University	15	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	-	INR 2.40 lacs
Lady Irwin College	16	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	-	INR 2.5 lacs
Madras Christian College	17	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	-	INR 3.50 lacs
Acharya Narendra Dev College	18	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	-	-
Ramakrishna Mission Residential College	19	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 47,100	INR 2.40 lacs
PSG College of Arts and Science	20	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 21,000	INR 2.59 lacs

Top BA History Colleges in Delhi

The top colleges in Delhi which offer BA History have been listed below for your reference:

Name of Institute	Ranking	Eligibility	Average Course Fee	Average Initial Salary
Miranda House	1 by NIRF 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 42,480	INR 7.33 lacs
Hindu College	2 by NIRF 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 52,680	INR 8.4 lacs
Lady Shri Ram College for Women	5 by NIRF 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 47,610	INR 9.4 lacs
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College	7 by NIRF 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 30,945	INR 4.5 lacs
Kirori Mal College	10 by NIRF 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 36,735	INR 7.01 lacs

Top BA History Colleges in Mumbai

The top colleges in Mumbai which offer BA History have been listed below for your reference:

Name of Institute	Ranking	Eligibility	Average Course Fee	Average Initial Salary
Sophia College for Women	Ranked 20 for Arts by IndiaToday 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 1.20 lacs	-
SK Somaiya College	Ranked 48 for Arts by Outlook 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 4.5 lacs	INR 3.5 lacs
St Xavier’s College	Ranked 87 by NIRF 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 16,611	INR 15 lacs
Jai Hind College	Ranked 24 for Arts by The Week 2020	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 17,190	INR 25 lacs
Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College	Ranked 40 for Arts by India Today 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 14,475	-

Top BA History Colleges in Kolkata

The top colleges in Kolkata which offer BA History have been listed below for your reference:

Name of Institute	Ranking	Eligibility	Average Course Fee	Average Initial Salary
St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata	8 by NIRF 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 97,800	INR 9.5 lacs
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Kolkata	9 by NIRF 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 32,400	-
Jadavpur University	12 by NIRF 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 7,200	INR 3.59 lacs
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College	13 by NIRF 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	-	-
Ramakrishna Mission Residential College	19 by NIRF 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 47,100	INR 2.40 lacs

Top BA History Colleges in Bangalore

The top colleges in Bangalore which offer BA History have been listed below for your reference:

Name of Institute	Ranking	Eligibility	Average Course Fee	Average Initial Salary
Christ University	101 by NIRF 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 1.5 lacs	INR 10 lacs
Kristu Jayanti College	104 by NIRF 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 1.8 lacs	INR 8 lacs
Universal Group of Institutions	-	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 4.80 lacs	-
Jyoti Nivas College	44 for Arts by The Week 2020	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 61,476	INR 3 lacs
MES College of Arts, Science and Commerce	-	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 57,054	-

Top BA History Colleges in Punjab

The top colleges in Punjab which offer BA History have been listed below for your reference:

Name of Institute	Ranking	Eligibility	Average Course Fee	Average Initial Salary
Kamla Nehru College for Women - [KNC], Kapurthala	43rd by NIRF 2020	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 1.5 lacs	INR 4.4 lacs
DAV College - [DAVC], Chandigarh	151 by NIRF 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 24 KPA	INR 3.2 lacs
Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College - [GGDSD], Chandigarh	99th by NIRF 2019	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 24 KPA	INR 5 lacs
Panjab University - [PU], Chandigarh	-	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 1.5 lacs	INR 8 lacs
Thapar University, Patiala	27th by NIRF 2022	50% marks in 10+2 qualifying examination	INR 2.5 lacs	INR 13 lacs

BA History Cutoff: Last 5 Years

BA History Cutoff: Last 5 Years

Below are the cutoff comparison of top institutes for BA History course:

Miranda House Cutoff

Category/Years	2021-2022	2020-2021	2019-2020	2018-2019	2017-2018
General	98.75	98	97	96	94.75
OBC	97.50	96.50	95	93	90.75
SC	95.50	95.25	93.75	91.50	87.75
ST	96.50	96	95.25	92	92
PwD	Closed	94	92	89	86
EWS	96.50	96.25	95	-	-
KM	96.50	97.50	96.75	89	-

Kirori Mal College Cutoff

Category/Years	2021-2022	2020-2021	2019-2020	2018-2019	2017-2018
General	98.75	97.75	97.25	95	95.25
OBC	97.50	96.75	95.25	94	93
SC	96	Closed	Closed	92	91
ST	Closed	Closed	Closed	91	90
PwD	95	92	Closed	90	88
EWS	97.50	96	95.75	-	-
KM	97	93.50	94	93	93

Hansraj College Cutoff

Category/Years	2021-2022	2020-2021	2019-2020	2018-2019	2017-2018
General	97.75	97.5	96.5	96	95.25
OBC	96	95	94	94.5	93.5
SC	96	93	92	94	92.5
ST	95	93.5	92	94	93
PwD	92	91	92	94	93
EWS	96	92	95.75	-	-
KM	-	-	-	95	94

St. Xavier’s College Kolkata Cutoff

Category/Years	2021-2022	2020-2021	2019-2020	2018-2019	2017-2018
General	97.75	97.5	96.5	96	95.25
OBC	85	84	84	84.5	83.5
SC	85	83	82	84	82.5
ST	84	83.5	82	84	83
PwD	85	81	82	84	83
EWS	85	82	85.75	-	-
KM	-	-	-	95	94

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Kolkata Cutoff

Category/Years	2021-2022	2020-2021	2019-2020	2018-2019	2017-2018
General	95.75	94.5	95.5	96	95.25
OBC	96	95	94	93.5	93.5
SC	96	92	91	94	92.5
ST	95	93.5	93	94	93
PwD	92	91	91	94	93
EWS	96	94	95.75	-	-
KM	-	-	-	95	94

BA History Vs BA Political Science

BA History Vs BA Political Science

To help you compare the BA History and BA Political Science programmes clearly and decide which one is best for you, the table below compares the courses:

Particulars	BA History	BA Political Science
Overview	BA History is an undergraduate degree course of 3 years that primarily focuses on dealing with the growth and development of human civilization ranging from ancient to modern times.	BA Political Science is an undergraduate degree program of 3 years that aims at educating students about the study of both national and international political systems.
Course Duration	3 years	3 years
Course Fee	INR 30,000-3 lacs (approx.)	INR 5,000 - 2 lacs (approx.)
Average Annual Package	INR 3-6 lacs per annum (approx.)	INR 1.2 - 3.6 lacs (approx.)
Job Profiles	Archaeologist, Historian, Auctioneer, Teacher, Archivist, etc.	Editor, News Reporter, Writer, Politician, Bank Manager, Clerk, etc.
Top Recruiters	Ministry of Tourism, Archaeological Survey of India, Indian Council of Historical Research, National Library, etc.	Federal, State, and Local Governments; International Organizations, Non-profit Associations, News Channels, Embassies, etc.

What After BA History?

What After BA History?

At the successful completion of BA History course, the graduates are open to pursuing a postgraduate degree i.e., MA in History post which they may opt for research by pursuing a PhD in History. Apart from higher studies after graduation, the graduates are also open to a wide range of employment opportunities in the concerned field. They are open to opportunities of becoming a Historian, Archaeologists, Auctioneers, Museologist, Museum Curator, Archivist, History Expert, Civil Service, Teacher or Professor, Social Worker, Journalist, and so on.

Particulars	Details
Average Salary	INR 3-6 lacs per annum (approx.)
Highest Package	INR 5.5 - 8 lacs per annum (approx.)
Job Profiles	Historians, Archaeologists, Auctioneer, Museologists, Museum Curators, Archivist, History Expert, Teachers or Professor, Social Worker, Journalist, and so on.
Top Recruiters	Ministry of Tourism, Archaeological Survey of India, Indian Council of Historical Research, National Library, etc.
Higher Studies after BA History	MA History, MA Global History and International Relations, M.Phil. in History, Diploma in History, Diploma in Archaeology, Diploma in Epigraphy, Diploma in Museology, Diploma in Museum Administration, Museum Modeling; PG Diploma in Archaeology, Ancient Culture, and History; PG Diploma in Archaeology, Museology; PG Diploma in Archives Keeping, etc.

FAQs

FAQs

Ques. What are the basic eligibility criteria prescribed for admissions to BA History courses in India?

Ans. In order to match the prescribed eligibility criteria for admissions to BA History courses in India, the aspiring candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% marks at an aggregate in the 10+2 qualifying examination with English as a compulsory subject.

Ques. What is the future scope after pursuing a bachelor’s degree in History?

Ans. At the successful completion of the BA History course, the graduates are open to pursuing a postgraduate degree i.e., MA in History post which they may opt for research by pursuing a PhD in History. Apart from higher studies after graduation, the graduates are also open to a wide range of employment opportunities in the concerned field. They are open to opportunities of becoming a Historian, Archaeologists, Auctioneer, Museologist, Museum Curator, Archivist, History Expert, Civil Service, Teacher or Professor, Social Worker, Journalist, and so on.

Ques. What are the basic tips to clear the entrance exams conducted for admissions to BA History with ease?

Ans. The basic tips to clear the entrance exams conducted for admissions to BA History with ease are listed below:

Have a thorough knowledge of the latest examination pattern as it will help you to prepare well for the exam.
Aspiring candidates must keep a regular check at the syllabus prescribed for the concerned entrance exam which is easily available on the official websites of the same.
Candidates must not take up guesswork while appearing for the exam if there exists negative marking.
Students should avoid learning new content the day before the exam because it might make them confused. Instead, until the final exam is held, they should thoroughly review the prepared topic.
Last but not least, the aspirants must take up mock tests so as to get a thorough view of their preparation for the exam.

Ques. Who are the top recruiters for BA History graduates?

Ans. The graduates of BA History course are majorly recruited by the Ministry of Tourism, Archaeological Survey of India, Indian Council of Historical Research, National Library, Public Sector Undertakings, Government NGOs, Ministry of External Affairs, etc.

Ques. What subjects are taught within a span of 3 years in BA History course?

Ans. BA History teaches the students the following subjects within a span of 3 years: