Aliah University Kolkata BA {Hons.} History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for BA Hons History at Aliah University is INR 12,000 for the three-year programme, payable as INR 4,000 per year (INR 2,000 per semester). As a government minority university, Aliah University maintains very affordable undergraduate fees. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm current fees with Aliah University admissions before joining.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent in any stream from a recognised board with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B). A valid AUAT 2026 (UG category) score is required. Candidates appearing in the 10+2 examination may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the minimum marks requirement at the time of admission.

Ans. Admission to BA Hons History at Aliah University is through AUAT 2026 (Aliah University Admission Test, UG category). Applications open at aliah.ac.in from April 17 to May 12, 2026. Candidates appear in the AUAT UG examination and are allocated seats through merit-based counselling. Selected candidates confirm admission by submitting original documents and paying fees.

Ans. BA Hons History at Aliah University covers ancient Indian history, medieval Indian history, modern Indian history, world history from ancient to contemporary times, historical methodology, historiography, and archival research. The three-year programme develops critical thinking, research skills, and the ability to analyse primary and secondary historical sources, preparing students for careers in education, civil services, research, and public history roles.

Ans. BA Hons History graduates from Aliah University can pursue careers as history teacher, civil servant, archivist, researcher, and journalist. WBSSC and WB TET examinations open government school teaching roles. UPSC and WBPSC civil services examinations are a popular career path for History graduates. Museum services, archival departments, publishing houses, and heritage organisations also recruit BA History holders. Pursuing MA History leads to assistant professor positions via UGC-NET.