Aliah University Kolkata MA History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for MA History at Aliah University is INR 6,350 for the two-year programme, payable as INR 3,175 per year. As a government minority university, Aliah University maintains very affordable postgraduate humanities fees. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm current fees before joining.

Ans. Admission to MA History at Aliah University is through AUAT 2026 (PG), the Aliah University Admission Test for postgraduate programmes. Candidates apply at aliah.ac.in. Eligibility requires a BA or equivalent graduation in History or a related subject with at least 50% marks.

Ans. Candidates must hold a BA, B.Sc, or equivalent degree with History as a principal or subsidiary subject from a UGC-recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B). A valid AUAT 2026 PG score is required.

Ans. MA History at Aliah University covers ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history, world history, historiography, archival studies, and historical methodology. The two-year programme develops research and critical thinking skills and is well-suited for careers in education, museums, archival services, and cultural heritage management.

Ans. MA History graduates from Aliah University can pursue careers as history lecturer, archivist, museum curator, historian, and researcher. They are eligible for UGC-NET in History for assistant professor positions. Government service exams and museum or archival roles are also accessible with an MA History degree.

Ans. MA History students at Aliah University can apply for the WB Aikyashree Scholarship for minority community students through wbmdfcscholarship.in, WB SC/ST and OBC post-matric scholarships via oasis.gov.in, the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) for minority postgraduate students via the UGC portal, and the Central Sector Scheme at scholarships.gov.in.