B A History

About the Course

The B.A. History (Major) programme under NEP 2020 is designed to provide multidisciplinary flexible and skill-oriented education. The course focuses on the study of History of India, Indian Freedom Struggle, Archival Sources and Techniques, and Historical Tourism. The programme aims to develop communication skill, critical thinking, creativity, research ability, and ethical values among students.
As recommended by NEP 2020, the course also includes skill enhancement, vocational training, internships, project work, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities. It promotes Indian languages, regional culture, and holistic personality development while improving employability and academic growth.

Course Details

Syllabus

Course Outcome

Teaching and Examination Scheme

Semester I

  1. Major Mandatory: History of India: (Earliest time to 550 AD) / Idea of Bharat
  2. OE-1: Indian Freedom Struggle: 1885 to 1947 AD
  3. VSC-1: Archives in India
  4. SEC-1: Archival Sources and Techniques
  5. AEC-1: English-I
  6. VEC-1: Environmental Studies
  7. IKS: Ancient Knowledge System
  8. CC-1: Refer CC Basket

Semester II

  1. Major Mandatory: History of India: (550 AD to 1206 AD) / Understanding the Heritage
  2. Minor: Idea of Bharat
  3. OE-2: Independent India: 1948 to 2010 AD
  4. VSC-2: Museums in India
  5. SEC-2: Historical Tourism
  6. AEC-2: Modern Indian Language
  7. VEC-2: Constitution of India
  8. CC-2: Refer CC Basket

Semester III

  1. Major Mandatory: History of Medieval India: 1206 to1526 AD/ Art and Architecture in Ancient India
  2. Minor: History of Marathas: 1630 to 1761 AD
  3. OE-3: Social Reformers in Modern Maharashtra
  4. VSE-3: Cultural Heritage of India
  5. AEC-3: Modern Indian Language
  6. FP: Field Project
  7. CC-3: Refer CC Basket

Semester IV

  1. Major Mandatory: History of Medieval India: 1526 to 1707 AD/ Art and Architecture in Medieval India
  2. Minor: History of India: 1757 to 1885 AD
  3. OE-4: Constitutional History of India
  4. SEC-3: Techniques of Writing History
  5. AEC-4: English-II
  6. CEP: Community Engagement Program
  7. CC4: Refer CC Basket

Semester V

  1. Major Mandatory: History of India: 1707 to 1857 AD/ Indian National Movement: 1920 to 1947 AD
  2. Major Elective: History of World Civilization (Earliest time to Early Medieval Times)
  3. Minor: Indian Freedom Struggle: 1885 to 1947 AD
  4. VSC-4: Heritage Tourism in Maharashtra
  5. FP/CEP: Field Project/ Community Engagement Program
  6. CC5: Refer to CC Basket

Semester VI

  1. Major Mandatory: History of India: 1858 to 1920 AD/ India After Independent: 1948 to 2010 AD
  2. Major Elective: History of the World (13th to 1805 AD)
  3. Minor: Independent India: 1948 to 2010 AD
  4. OJT: On Job Training
  5. CC6: Refer to CC Basket

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