ECC Allahabad BA Ancient History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board in any stream with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate. CUET-UG score in relevant subjects is considered for merit-based shortlisting. Christian minority community students may apply under the reserved minority category quota at ECC.

Ans. The total fee for BA (Ancient History) at Ewing Christian College is INR 22,060 for the full 3-year programme. University of Allahabad examination fees are payable separately each year. UP government scholarships are available for eligible SC, ST, OBC, and minority students via scholarship.up.gov.in and scholarships.gov.in.

Ans. BA with Ancient History at Ewing Christian College covers prehistoric India and Harappan civilisation, the Vedic and later Vedic age (Aryan migration, janapadas, mahajanapadas), rise and fall of the Mauryan empire and Ashoka’s reign, Gupta period (golden age with Chandragupta and Samudragupta), post-Gupta kingdoms and regional powers, ancient Indian economy, trade, and society, epigraphy (inscriptions) and numismatics (coins), and ancient Indian art, architecture, and cultural heritage across six semesters under the University of Allahabad syllabus. The University of Allahabad has one of the oldest Ancient History departments in India, and ECC draws from this academic lineage.

Ans. BA Ancient History graduates from Ewing Christian College pursue careers in civil services (History is a popular and high-scoring UPSC optional subject), archaeology and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), museum curation, school and college teaching (after MA and UGC NET/SET), archival research, heritage management, documentary and media production, and postgraduate studies in MA Ancient History or MA Archaeology. Prayagraj, adjacent to the Triveni Sangam and rich in historical sites, provides a distinctive field study environment. The University of Allahabad’s Ancient History department supports further study and competitive exam preparation.

Ans. Ewing Christian College is one of the oldest and most respected colleges in Prayagraj, established in 1902 as an autonomous constituent college of the University of Allahabad (NAAC B++). Its location in Prayagraj provides proximity to the University campus, competitive examination coaching hubs, and a strong academic tradition in arts and social sciences. Total BA fee is INR 22,060 for 3 years.