Profile of the Dept.
Studying history helps us understand how events in the past made things the way they are today. With lessons from the past, we not only learn about ourselves and how we came to be, but also develop the ability to avoid mistakes and create better paths for our societies
M.A(History)
Program outcomes, program specific outcomes and course outcomes
The Student of History comes across not only the detailed study of the History of the State i.e. From Mediaeval to Modern Punjab but also the study of the History of the Nation i.e. Indian History. Based on the detailed study of the History of Punjab, India and the World, the student is capable to appear for any State or National level Public Service Commission Exams e.g. PPSC / UPSC. Apart from these National level exams, the student can also appear for other State level Competitive Examinations as well. Along with The Post Graduation Degree, the student can also appear for TET, TAT CTET, Primary and Secondary School Teachers, Social Studies posts in Govt. as well as Private Sector. The Post Graduate Students of History, in addition to the aforesaid competitive Exams/Govt. Jobs, can also apply for Tourist Guide posts all over India at various Historical and Archeological Places. Along with Tourist Guide, a PG History student can also go for NET/SLET Exams, and either get Assistant Professor posts or can opt for Research Fellowship for Ph.D. in any UGC recognized Universities of India. Apart from the academic scopes in Govt. as well as Private Schools and Colleges, the PG History student can also apply for Archeological Institutes/Departments as well
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Eligibility For Admission
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The admission is open to a student who has passed B.A. with Hons. in History or BA/B.Sc./B. Sc. Home Science/B. Com. with at least 50% marks or BA examination with at least 45% marks in History.
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Duration of the course
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The MA programme at the Department of History is spread over two years divided into four semesters
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Subjects(M.A-I)
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FIRST SEMESTER
Paper I : HIS 111 The Punjab (mid-fifteenth to seventeenth centuries)
Paper II : HIS 231 Ancient India: An Overview
Paper III :HIS 221 Medieval India: Political Processes
Paper IV : HIS 211 Modern India: Political Processes
SECOND SEMESTER
Paper I : HIS 125 Punjab in the Eighteenth Century (Compulsory)
Paper II : HIS 711 Opt. (iii)Agrarian Economy of Modern India
Paper III :HIS 844 Opt. (ii)China & Japan (1840-1950)
Paper IV : HIS 812 Opt. (i)USA (1820-1973)
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Subjects(M.A-II)
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THIRD SEMESTER
Paper I :HIS 123 Punjab in the Nineteenth Century (Compulsory))
Paper II :HIS 412 Opt. (iv)Rise and Growth of Colonialism in India
Paper III :HIS 601 Opt. (iv)Gender Relations in Modern India
Paper IV:HIS 213 Opt. (vii)Constitutional Development in Modern India, 1773-1947
FOURTH SEMESTER
Paper I : HIS 126 Punjab in the Twentieth Century (compulsory)
Paper II : HIS 911 Opt.(i) History and Historiography
Paper III :HIS 467 Opt. (vii) Peasant Movements in Modern India
Paper IV : HIS 418 Opt. (viii) Socio-Religious Reform Movements in Modern India
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PRINCE PAL MUKHIJA
Qualification: M.A., M.Phil,B.Ed.
Designation: Assistant Professor
Specialization:Modern India
Email: prince.mukhija@gmail.com
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Department Activities
Department Activities 2021-22
P.G.Dept of Histoy Organised a One day Educational Trip to Nadda Sahib ,Kasauli and Pinjore Dated 29-05-2022
Deparmental Activity (2020)
Extension Lecture organised by History Department
