Introduction

 

All facets of human civilization are studied in the field of history, which is “the study of change over time”. Historical advancements include those that are social, political, economic, scientific, technological, medical, intellectual, religious, cultural, and even military. Professional historians typically focus on a particular area of history, era in history, method of approaching history, or geographical area. Historical processes involve complex relations between interrelated factors.

 

Understanding how past events shaped current events is one of the benefits of studying history. Learning from the past helps us understand who we are and how we got here, as well as how to prevent mistakes in the future and steer society in better directions.

 

History teaches us about things such as:

• Why some societies thrive while others fail.
• Why humans have gone to war.
• How people have changed society for the better.

 

Skill Set

 

• Fairly down to earth
• Good oral and written communication
• Ability to put together a logical argument
• Critical thinking
• Chronological ordering
• Objectivity regarding ‘right’ and ‘wrong’
• Excellent researching skills
• Cross-referencing of information
• Basing conclusions on statistical research
• Attention to detail
• An interest in culture
• A keen eye for current and previous events

 

Eligibility

 

10+2 any stream

 

Top Colleges

 

Delhi University (Affiliated colleges)

Course: B.A. (Hons.) History

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: 10+2 in any stream

Selection: Program Specific process -

Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Cut off, merit list

 

TOP 6 AFFILIATED COLLEGES

 

 

Loyola College, Chennai

 

Course: B.A. History

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 10 +2 in any stream

Selection: Merit based on marks obtained in 12th

 

Mumbai University (Affiliated colleges)

 

Course: B.A in History

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 10 +2 in any stream

Selection: Merit based on marks obtained in 12th

 

TOP 3 AFFILIATED COLLEGES

 

 

Fergusson College, Pune

 

Course- B.A. History

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 10+2 in any stream

Selection: Merit based on marks obtained in 12th

 

Vivekananda Degree College, Bengaluru

 

Course- B.A.in History

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 10+2 in any stream

Selection: Merit based on marks obtained in 12th

 

Madras Christian College, Chennai

 

Course: B.A in History

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 10 +2 in any stream

Selection: Merit based on marks obtained in 12th

 

Panjab University (Affiliated colleges), Chandigarh

 

Course: B.A History (Hons.)

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 10 +2 in any stream

Selection: Merit based on marks obtained in 12th

 

TOP 5 AFFILIATED COLLEGES

 

 

 

Christ (deemed to be university), Bangalore

 

Course: Bachelor of Arts (History, Economics, Political Science) and Bachelor of Arts (English, Political Science, History)

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 10 +2 in any stream

Selection: Merit based on Micro Presentation and Personal Interview

 

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Delhi

 

Course: B.A (Hons.) in History

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 10 +2 in any stream with 50% marks

Selection: Merit based on marks obtained in CUET

 

Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida

 

Course: B.A (Research) in History

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 10 +2 in any stream with 70% aggregate marks

Selection: Merit based on:

Route 1: SNUSAT + APT + Interview*

Route 2: SAT Score+ Interview*

Route 3: ACT Score+ Interview* - The candidates can apply through ACT score

 

Job Prospectus

 

• Heritage manager
• Historic buildings inspector/conservation office
• Archaeologist: Archaeology is the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. The archaeological record consists of artifacts, architecture, biofacts or ecofacts and cultural landscapes
• Teacher
• Curator: A curator collects, cares for, researches, and interprets a collection, and organizes displays and exhibitions and they may work in institutions like libraries, historical societies, and universities. 
• Museology: It is the study of museums. It explores the history of museums and their role in society, as well as the activities they engage in, including curating, preservation, public programming, and education
• Researcher
• Historians
• Archivist: An archivist is an information professional who assesses, collects, organizes, preserves, maintains control over, and provides access to records and archives determined to have long-term value.
• Lawyer
• Anthropologist: Anthropologist study the various aspects of humans within past and present societies
• Jobs in UPSE
• Writer

 

 

 

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