Kerala University MA History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No. Kerala University does not conduct a separate entrance exam for MA History. Admission is merit-based through the online centralised PG allotment process. The rank list is prepared using the index marks from the qualifying graduation examination, with an additional weightage of 5 marks awarded for NSS or NCC participation during the degree course.

Ans. Candidates must hold a graduation in any subject in the Faculty of Social Sciences, or a graduation in the Faculty of Arts with English Language and Literature as the Core Course. The minimum score required is 45% in Part III optional subjects under the annual scheme, or 4.5 CCPA out of 10 under the CBCSS system.

Ans. University College, Thiruvananthapuram, one of the primary affiliated colleges under Kerala University, offers 25 seats for MA History. Additional seats are available at other affiliated colleges listed in the PG Prospectus 2026. Total seat availability varies by college and is published in the annual prospectus on the admissions portal.

Ans. MA History graduates typically pursue careers in academia after qualifying UGC-NET or Kerala SET, civil services, archival and records management, museum curation, heritage conservation, and doctoral research at central universities or Kerala University itself. Content writing, journalism, and roles in government cultural departments are also common career choices for graduates.

Ans. Yes. Students from other states and universities are eligible to apply for MA History at Kerala University. Candidates who completed their qualifying examination from a university outside Kerala must obtain an Eligibility Certificate from the University of Kerala before taking admission at the allotted college. All other admission conditions remain the same.