History

Absolutely yes. You may get introduced to a plethora of career opportunities for the future after completing a major degree course in History. A few popular job profiles include Historian, Archaeologist, Journalist, Civil Servant, Tour Guide, and Academic Researcher or Assistant Professor. As is evident from the ongoing historical research and archaeological discoveries taking place every day in almost every corner of the world, the demand for History students is on the rise.It is often difficult to find enough talent in this field as it requires thorough research and critical thinking abilities, and hence reputed universities make sure to improvise their curriculum on an annual basis to keep up with the respective needs and to impart as much historical knowledge to the students as possible. The universities often organize seminars and conferences to make students like you job-ready.

History is an interesting subject of research. It may help you understand yourself and the world around you better, as well as inspire you to make a change. History courses in India range from certificate courses to major degree and PhD programs. The primary eligibility condition for anyone interested in this course is a 10+2 certificate from a recognised institute. Since excavations are still being conducted around the world, and discoveries are being made all the time, the demand for archaeologists and historians is increasing. As a result, students like you may come across numerous opportunities after completing this course. Here are some of the different types of History that you will study during the course duration:Political History: Focuses on the study of governments, political systems, and political leaders.Social History: Focuses on the study of everyday life, social structures, and major social movements.Economic History: Focuses on the study of the economy, economic systems, and economic development.Cultural History: Focuses on the study of art, literature, religion, and other aspects of national culture.Intellectual History: Focuses on the study of ideas, beliefs, and important ideologies.

Here are some top history colleges in India:Pondicherry University: A government college in Pondicherry City, PondicherryMahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University: Located in Bareilly, Uttar PradeshMaulana Azad National Urdu University: Located in Ranga Reddy, TelanganaMangalore University: Located in Dakshina Kannada, KarnatakaOdisha State Open University: Located in Sambalpur, OdishaPacific University: Located in Udaipur, RajasthanRadha Govind University: Located in Ramgarh, JharkhandPotti Sreeramulu Telugu University: Located in Hyderabad, TelanganaRabindra Bharati University: Located in Kolkata, West BengalPt Ravishankar Shukla University: Located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh 

Yes, the Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History:  Programmes offered: YCMOU offers a B.A. in History, as well as other programs in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, such as a B. Lib. and I.sc. and an M. Lib. & I.Sc.  University recognition: YCMOU is recognized by the UGC and approved by the AICTE.  University objectives: YCMOU's objectives include providing higher education opportunities to people who could not complete their education earlier, and developing study skills among learners.  Some general eligibility criteria for a B.A. in History include:Completing Class 10+2 or equivalent qualification from any streamSecuring at least 50% marksBeing eligible to appear for or have already completed Class 12 board exams