Modern History

Modern History in India came into existence after the Medieval Era, which saw the collapse of the Mughal Empire in the 17^th century. Modern History teaches students about the English Colonisation in India which began in the 19^th century, along with various events, and incidents, the age of Industrialisation in India, how the development came along, to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi’s valiant efforts to drive the British out from India and claim independence. Students also get to learn about Modern History in Europe, the two World Wars which took place, and how industrialization changed the entire outlook of the continent and the world. There are many various events that are studied and researched. From the Independence of India to the partition of states in 1947. Historians have studied the four main schools of Histrography in recent decades which are: Cambridge, Nationalist, Marxist, and Subaltern.

Students who take up a History course in Modern History learn about topics such as the Growth of Communalism in Politics, the Movements of Gandhi, the Foundation of the Indian National Congress, De-industrialization, Modern Europe, the Renaissance period, the Enlightenment period, Fascism, Industrial Revolution, French Revolution, 1848 revolutions and much more. Students get to learn plenty and generally learn Modern History to clear UPSC Civil Services Exams.

Eligibility Criteria in Modern History

Candidates can check the below below to know about the courses offered in Modern History, their eligibility criteria and duration: 

Course	Duration	Eligibility Criteria
BA in History	3-Years	The candidate should have done their Class 12 from a recognised University in any stream and should have secured a minimum of 45%.
MA in History	2-Years	The candidate should have done their BA in History or any equivalent discipline from a recognised University and should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate.
MPhil in History	2-Years	The candidate should have done their MA in History in a specialisation (Modern History if done) from a recognised University and should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate.
PhD in History	2 to 4 Years	The candidate should have done their MA/MPhil in History from a recognised University and should have secured a minimum of 60%.

Entrance Exams for Modern History Courses

Some of the common entrance tests for admission to Modern History courses are:

• Scholastic Assessment Test - India
• Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University YCMOU
• Delhi University Entrance Test
• Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test
• Indira Gandhi National Open University IGNOU Exam
• Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam
• Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam
• Central Universities Common Entrance Test

Required Skills to study Modern History

Candidates need to possess some of the below-mentioned skillsets to excel in the field of Modern History:

Skillset for Modern History Candidates
Attentive	Avid Reader
Understandable	Good Communication Skills
Enthusiastic	Observant
Perceptive	Creative
Understanding	Curious
Inquisitive	Keen
Sharp Minded	Learned
Knowledgeable	Intellectual

Modern History Syllabus

The subjects taught in Modern Indian History include the below-mentioned topics:

• India in its 18th Century
• Indian Renaissance and Reform Movements
• Early Uprising
• History of the Cholas
• Rise of the Indian National Movement
• The Beginning of the Gandhian Era
• The National Movement in the 1940s
• Post-War National Upsurge

Courses offered in Modern History

Candidates can check the below below to know about the courses offered in Modern History, their eligibility criteria and duration: 

Admission Process

Choose University/College: The first step is to search for colleges or universities which are offering courses in History. Check the fees, the seats offered, eligibility criteria which is set for the course.

Apply for Course: Proceed to apply for admission after getting to know the university offering the programme. Fill up the details as required and pay the application fee. The application forms are available for a limited period of time so the candidate is advised to know the details way in advance.

Mode of Admission: Universities and Colleges will either conduct entrance exams for admission or offer admission through merit. For postgraduate courses, the candidate will have to appear for an entrance exam.

Results: Selected and qualified candidates make the merit list. The student has to get the desired rank and percentage, to be eligible for admission.

Counseling: The candidate will have to appear for the counseling session conducted at the university to book their seat, submit their documents and pay the fees to seal admission.

Colleges Offering Modern History Courses

Below given are some of the popular colleges for Modern History courses in India:

Colleges for Modern History Courses
Jesus and Mary College	LSR
Jamia Millia Islamia	IGNOU
JNU	Delhi University
LPU	Delhi College of Arts and Commerce
Faculty of Social Sciences, Kurukshetra University	University of Allahabad

Job Profiles in Modern History

Some of the job profiles at which Modern History graduates can work are:

• Museologists
• Archeologists
• Archivists
• Historians
• Teacher
• Lecturer

Top Recruiters of Modern History

The students of Modern History gain in-depth knowledge of the subject after completing these courses. They can apply their knowledge in the following fields:

• Colleges/Universities
• Schools
• Archeological Survey of India
• Libraries
• Government Offices
• Publishing Houses
• Media Houses
• Museums

Following are the most popular Modern History Colleges in India. Learn more about these Modern History colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.

Following are the most popular Modern History UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

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Following are the top exams for Modern History. Students interested in pursuing a career on Modern History, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.