History

SAT exam history dates back to 1926, where the exam contents evolved from an Army IQ test. It was conducted by the non-profit organisation - College Board, which is still the official adminstrator of the SAT exam. The exam was designed to test the meritocracy of the applicants applying for colleges in the US from high school irrespective of their previous academic backgrounds. The SAT exam in 1926 tested applicants on Arithmetic, Logic, Reading, and certain Definitions of terms which was taken by 8,000 students. Seeing the importance of SAT in 1926 and its rising use, in 1935 Harvard University made it mandatory for all its applicants to submit SAT scores for admission. Since SAT was required at almost all major US universities, more than 80,000 students took SAT by 1951, increasing to 1.7 million by 1971. Sentence completion (which is currently obsolete) was introduced in 1994. In 2005, SATs again saw a radical change, aligning it more with the curriculum of high school after University of California system critocised it. Over time, the SAT has witnessed multiple changes till date, mostly from 2005 onwards. In 2021, SAT subject tests were discontinued and in March 2023, the Digital SAT came into picture. 

This might prove to be a preferable and better option if pursuing B.Tech in Chemical Engineering but wishing to opt for history and join ASI. India provides programs under history and courses and majors in archaeology as well as heritage preservation on university campuses like Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University, and the University of Delhi. Moreover, major hires by ASI hail from Indian institutions with either historical, archaeological, or a related qualification. You will also develop an insight into Indian history and the archaeological importance as a study in India and that is crucial for being a professional in ASI.

Loyola College, Chennai, offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History, a three-year undergraduate program. Admission to this course is primarily based on the candidate's performance in the 10+2 examination. Specific cutoff percentages for the B.A. History program are not publicly disclosed by the college.For the academic year 2024-2025, the admission process commenced on May 3, 2024, and concluded on May 17, 2024. The course commenced on June 28, 2024. The total tuition fee for the B.A. in History program is approximately INR 39,900 for the entire duration. Additionally, students opting for hostel accommodation are required to pay a hostel fee of around INR 2,99,600. For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding admissions and cutoff criteria, it is advisable to consult the official Loyola College admissions page. Alternatively, you can contact the admissions office directly at admission@loyolacollege.edu or by phone at +91-9344527381.