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Course Details

Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta offers M.A. History and Archaeology to Indian and foreign graduates. M.A. History and Archaeology is a 2-year online course approved by UGC and NAAC. Aspiring candidates with a graduation degree with at least 50% marks can apply for the course at Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta. The university takes admissions to M.A. History and Archaeology based on merit in qualifying examinations. The course has 4 semesters that entails a set of subjects and electives. In semester 4, students will have to do the project work or dissertation. They will also be required to sit for an exam after each semester. The M.A. History and Archaeology fee for Indian students is INR 25,700 with an examination fee of INR 2,800 (semesters 1&2 and 3&4 each). The total course fee for foreign students is $1,760, with an examination fee of $190 (semesters 1&2 and 3&4 each). Read the article below to get more details about the course.

Programme Offerings

UGC approved
NAAC ‘A’ Grade
Internal assessment
Study support services.

Eligibility Criteria

M.A. History and Archeology is designed for students who have completed B.A./B.Sc./ B.Com./B.B.M./B.B.A./B.Ed./B.Tech./B.Sc. Agri./B.Sc. Home Science degree from any recognised university.

Admission Details

The admission process for M.A. History and Archeology at Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, is done online. Aspiring candidates are required to apply online and fill up and attach all the details required. They can pay the application fee through challan. They also need to take a printout of the application along with the challan and submit the printed application form along with all necessary documents and a DDE copy of paid challan/receipt.

Application Details

Visit the official website - http://kuvempu.ac.in/eng/index.php
Register yourself
Fill in the application form by providing all the details required
Make payment
Printout the application form along with the paid receipt
Submit the printed application form along with all the required documents

The Syllabus

The syllabus of M.A. History and Archeology at Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta consists of a set of topics bifurcated into Core and Soft Core paper types and electives.

Core

Introduction to History
Introduction to Archaeology
Historiography-World and India

Soft Core (Any Two)

Select themes on Ancient India
History of Archaeology in India
Socio-Religious Movements in 19th century India

Core

Research methods in History
Archaeological field methods

Soft Core Electives (Any Two)

Pre-and Proto-history of India
History of Indian Architecture (up to 13th century CE)
Economic History of Medieval India

Elective

Karnataka Unification Movement

Core

History of Modern Europe
Select topics on Indian National Movement (1885-1947)

Soft Core (Any Two)

Sources of Indian History- Epigraphy Numismatics and Archives
History of Karnataka up to the fall of Hoysalas
Theories of Colonialism and Nationalism

Elective

Heritage monuments of India

Core

Contemporary South Asia-SAARC Nations
History of Modern Karnataka – 1800-1956

Soft Core

History of Keladi Nayakas
History of Indian Art and Architecture (13th to 17th century CE)
Social movements in twentieth century India

Student Project Work

Evaluation Process

Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta conducts semester end examinations for M.A. History and Archeology. The university uploads an online invigilator diary and answer book dispatch details on the day of examination. After the conclusion of exams, students can check results through the internet and SMS immediately after the declaration of results.

Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of M.A. History and Archeology?

The duration of M.A. History and Archeology at Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta is 2 years.

2: Who is eligible for M.A. History and Archeology?

Students who hold a degree in B.A./ B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.B.M.,/ B.B.A./ B.Ed./ B.Tech./ B.Sc. Agri./ B.Sc. Home Science from any recognised university can apply for M.A. History and Archeology.

3: What is the mode of learning of M.A. History and Archeology?

M.A. History and Archeology is an online 2-year degree course

4: How many courses do I learn in M.A. History and Archeology?

The courses in M.A. History and Archeology at Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, is divided into Core and Soft Core. There are also elective courses. All the courses will teach about essential concepts of history and archaeology.

5: What is the fee of M.A. History and Archeology?

The course fee for Indian students is INR 25,700, and for foreign students is $1,760.