General Shivdev Singh Diwan Gurbachan Singh Khalsa College Patiala MA History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year Master of Arts in History at Khalsa College Patiala is INR 29,000 for the full programme duration. This amount covers tuition and does not include hostel charges, which are payable separately. Students from SC, BC and minority backgrounds may apply for Punjab Post-Matric and other central government scholarship schemes to offset the total fee amount significantly.

Ans. No entrance examination is required for MA History admission at Khalsa College Patiala. The selection process is purely merit-based, with candidates shortlisted based on the aggregate percentage secured in their qualifying Bachelor’s degree. The merit list is published on the college website and admission portal, and applicants are offered seats in order of their merit rank subject to category-wise seat availability.

Ans. Graduates of MA History from Khalsa College Patiala can pursue careers in teaching at schools and colleges, civil services including UPSC and Punjab PSC examinations, archival work, journalism and heritage conservation. Many graduates also appear for NTA UGC NET to qualify for assistant professor positions. The programme also provides a strong foundation for doctoral research in Indian or Punjabi history at universities across the country.

Ans. The MA History programme at Khalsa College Patiala, under Punjabi University, covers ancient Indian history, medieval India, modern Indian history, history of Punjab, world history, historiography and historical methodology. The curriculum is designed to give students a broad understanding of historical processes and equip them with research and analytical skills needed for academic, civil services and archival careers.

Ans. Yes, the MA History degree from Khalsa College Patiala is valid for government job applications. The college is affiliated to Punjabi University, Patiala, and the degree is recognised by the UGC. Graduates are eligible to appear for Punjab PSC, UPSC and other state government competitive examinations. Clearing NTA UGC NET with an MA History degree also makes graduates eligible to apply for assistant professor positions in government colleges.

Ans. Applicants must upload Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, all year or semester-wise marksheets of the qualifying degree along with the provisional or degree certificate, a valid government-issued photo identity proof, recent passport-size photographs and a category certificate if applicable. All documents are submitted online through the kcpadmissions.in portal, and originals are verified at the college on the document verification date as per the merit list schedule.