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Maharaja's College Ernakulam BA History: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ernakulam, KeralaEstd 1875 Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, Kottayam

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Bachelor of Arts [BA] (History)

first year fees: ₹3,920

3 Years Full Time

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2 Students have shown interest in the last 30 days

Year (2020 - 2021)	1	2	3
Tuition fees	₹1050	₹1050	₹1050
other fee	₹2870	₹2120	₹2120
Yearly Fees	₹3,920	₹3,170	₹3,170

Course Description

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History is an Undergraduate program offered by Universities at college level in India. The course is open for students who have successfully qualified 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university.

The program is of 3 years duration. The tuition fee for Bachelor of Arts in History varies from 1000 INR to 25000 INR.

A Bachelor of Arts degree opens up job prospects in various fields like Public Administration, Social Work, Historian, Archaeology, Numismatics, Research, and Teaching etc.

Average Starting Salary for a BA History degree holder ranges from 8000 INR to 20000 INR per month.

What is the importance of BA History?

History is the study of past events and occurrences which have helped in shaping up a civilization. The study of history helps an individual to understand culture and society, and gives an in-depth view of the world. This eventually helps in understanding the factors which affect the development of a civilization like culture, economy, religion, power etc.

Who should opt for BA History?

BA History course is an apt course for history enthusiast and for those who have an affinity to learn about the culture and civilization of a bygone era. This course is also ideal for students who wish to pursue a career in fields like anthropology, archeology, public administration etc.

Although BA students do not have to spend time in laboratories like their counterparts in the science stream, BA students need to devote extensive time in studying reading materials and have to spend considerable time in the library r visiting historical sites for references. So students who have the zeal and vigor to learn history should opt for this course.

Where to Study?

Bachelor of Arts in History is one of top Arts courses in the milieu of undergraduate courses in India. Some of the Top Colleges for BA History in India are listed below:

Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi
Loyola College, Chennai
St. Stephens College, Delhi
Christ University, Bangalore
Presidency College, Chennai
Fergusson College, Pune
Presidency University, Kolkata
St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata

Duration

The duration for BA in history is 3 years. The whole program is divided in three years with two semesters in each year in most of the colleges. Some colleges follow annual system of assessment.

Course Structure

The program is divided into three years and in each year a student has to learn different aspects of national and world history. The program is designed in such a way that the study of history moves from general to specific encompassing all phases of Indian and World history.

Apart from the compulsory History courses, students also have to study a minimum of two Concurrent courses. The concurrent courses vary from a range of Language papers to subjects from humanities.

The Scheme of Assessment is generally based on class-participation and performance in an examination held at the end of an academic year or semester. Some colleges also require students to submit a project report/thesis on the topic of their interest related to Indian or World history.

The weightage given to different criteria for assessment is as follows:

Assessment Criteria	Weightage
Theory Examination	75%
Internal Assessment	25%

Course Delivery Methods

The course delivery methods for Bachelor of Arts in History include Classroom Lecture, Discussion, Group Presentation, Assignments and Project reports.

Course Details

Maharaja's College provides Bachelor of Arts (BA) programme with twelve different specializations, while the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) is provided with seven different specializations. In addition, the college also offers Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) in Computer Applications.

The college accepts direct admission for UG courses. Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of marks obtained in qualifying exams i.e. percentage of marks received in Higher Secondary or any equivalent exam. Application process for the UG courses normally starts in the month of May every year.

Key Points to Note

Candidates who has passed the Higher Secondary from WBCHSE or its equivalent Examination from any recognised board not before 2016 are eligible to apply for the UG course for batch
For B.A in Music, Karnatic Music skills will be tested through an Aptitude test

List of UG courses offered at Maharaja's College with duration, seats, eligibility and total fees

Course Name	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility Criteria	Total Fees
B.A.	Arabic	3 years	30	Arabic in Secondary/Higher Secondary / equivalent course and working knowledge in Arabic	Rs. 5,795
	English		25	English in Secondary/Higher Secondary/equivalent course
	Hindi		40	Hindi in Secondary/Higher Secondary / equivalent course
	Malayalam		40	Malayalam in Secondary/Higher Secondary/equivalent course
	Sanskrit		20	Sanskrit at least at SSLC or equivalent examinations and working knowledge in Sanskrit
	Economics		50	Economics in Secondary/Higher Secondary / equivalent course
	Economics (Hons.)		30	60 percent for SC, 55 percent for ST and 70 percent for all other categories. Special reservation is not applicable in the case of B.A. Economics (Honours)
	History		50	History in Secondary/Higher Secondary / equivalent course
	Islamic history		30	Islamic history in Secondary/Higher Secondary / equivalent course
	Philosophy		50	Philosophy in Secondary/Higher Secondary / equivalent course
	Political Science		50	Political Science in Secondary/Higher Secondary /equivalent course
	Music		20	Marks obtained by the candidate in the Qualifying Examination and Aptitude Test conducted by the college shall be considered for calculating the index. There will be 50 percent weightage for the Qualifying Examination and 50 percent weightage for the Aptitude Test conducted by the college.*
B.Sc.	Botany		30	Higher Secondary /equivalent examination with Biology as one of the optional subjects	Rs. 7,445
	Chemistry		36	10+2 with Chemistry as one of the optional subjects	Rs. 6,995
	Chemistry-Environment and Water Management		30	10+2 with Chemistry and Mathematics	Rs. 36,995
	Mathematics		36	Higher Secondary /equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the optional subjects or Mathematics as one of the subjects in Commerce group.	Rs. 6,245
	Physics		48	Higher Secondary /equivalent examination with Physics as one of the optional subjects	Rs. 6,995
	Physics-Instrumentation		30	Higher Secondary /equivalent examination with Physics as one of the optional subjects	Rs. 36,995
	Zoology		30	Higher Secondary/equivalent examination with Biology as one of the optional subjects	Rs. 7,445
B.Com.	Computer Applications		34	10+2 with Book-Keeping and Accountancy and any two of the following subjects, viz., (1) Commerce (2) Commercial Correspondence and Commercial Geography (3) Economics (4) Life Insurance with Salesmanship (5) Banking with Secretarial Practice (6) Business Studies (7) Mathematics (8) Computer Science/ Computer applications (9) Informatics Practice & Management (10) Informatics Practice (11) Management (12) Accountancy as optional under Part III of the Examination. OR have passed Higher Secondary or equivalent examination recognized by this University with other subjects under Part III optional subjects provided they have secured 45% of the aggregate marks.	Rs. 6,245

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Maharaja's College Ernakulam: Students' Opinion

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The college is well-regarded for its high-quality teaching, especially in the BA History course. Lectures are held hourly, allowing students to gain a thorough understanding of world history. The annual tuition fee is 7,000, and students who stay in the hostel must pay an additional 7,000 as a caution fee. There is also a year-wise scholarship available, providing a payment of 2,000. These costs, along with other admission-related payments, are part of the financial requirements for attending the college.

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