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Purnea University MA Ancient Indian History And Archaeology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Purnea, BiharState UniversityEstd 2018NAAC Grade B
Total fees
INR 31,000
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3 LPA
Class of 2025, this subject
Cutoff
60
Graduation merit score, 2025
Placement rate
30%
career outcome estimate
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your score get you in?Closing scores by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About Purnea MA AIH
Purnea University offers a two-year, full-time MA Ancient Indian History and Archaeology with 60 seats through PG merit. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with field work and source study from the first semester. The university holds NAAC B grade and stands #22 in Collegedunia's MA ranking 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 31,000, paid per semester, and INR 1.11 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the Purnea University PG admission list. The General merit score closed at 60 in 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
Purnea MA AIH Fees
The full course costs INR 31,000 without hostel and INR 1.11 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 31,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 80,000 over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 31,000 | INR 7,750 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 0 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 0 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 80,000 | INR 40,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 31,000 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 1.11 Lakhs | Full course |
Purnea MA AIH Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; PG application is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PG application, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| PG entrance or merit check | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| PG merit list | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| PG subject choice filling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
Purnea MA AIH Eligibility
You need graduation with 45% marks; 40% for reserved categories. You also need a Purnea PG merit score. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Graduation subject | History or a related subject |
| Graduation marks | 45% for General, 40% for reserved categories |
| Exam | Purnea PG merit score |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Purnea MA AIH Admission Process
Purnea University lists students by graduation marks and subject choice. You then pay the admission fee by the last date. Most students who lose a seat miss that date.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill the PG form | Submit graduation marks and the subject choice form |
| 2. Fill choices on the university portal | Choose this subject if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the admission fee by the last date |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
Purnea MA AIH Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 60 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the Purnea University final list closing scores for University merit seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing score, University merit | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 60 | Final list, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Final list, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Final list, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Final list, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Final list, 2025 |
Purnea MA AIH Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 3 LPA. The median is INR 2.4 LPA and the highest offer was INR 5 LPA. Teaching, research and heritage roles fit this course best.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 3 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 2.4 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 5 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Teaching, research and heritage work |
Purnea MA AIH Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 2,500 to INR 5,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 5,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, strong graduation marks | INR 4,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 3,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2,500 over the course |
Purnea MA AIH Ranking
The college stands #22 in Collegedunia's MA ranking, with NAAC B. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NAAC grades the university after a campus visit.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia MA ranking | 2026 | #22 |
| NAAC grade | 2025 | B |
| NAAC | 2024 | B |
Purnea MA AIH Course Structure
Year 1 covers ancient Indian history, archaeology methods and source study. Year 2 adds regional history, research writing and dissertation work. One subject starts in the first semester.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Ancient Indian history, source study and field methods |
| Year 2 | Epigraphy, historiography and field methods |
| Semester 3 | Regional history, research writing and archaeology papers |
| Semester 4 | Dissertation work and viva in the final semester |
Purnea MA AIH Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 2, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a district city |
Should you pick MA Ancient Indian History and Archaeology at Purnea University?
This course suits students who want a teaching and research path and can live in a district university campus for two years.
Pick it if:
You studied history before: the merit list favours your subject base, so keep your marks ready before applying.
You want archive or museum work: the course teaches ancient sources, so it helps before research or teaching exams.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in four parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's merit score: the list changes with marks, so last year's score is not a safe score.
You need a private room early: shared hostel rooms come first, and single rooms are limited.
You want daily museum internships: Purnea is a district city, so most field work needs faculty help.
You will wait till the last list: many seats are filled by then, so apply before the first closing date.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this subject if round 1 gives it to you on a University merit score. If you are open list and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
MA Ancient Indian History and Archaeology Eligibility▾
Graduation marks: 45% in graduation. 40% for reserved categories.
Board score alternative: A strong graduation score helps in the merit list.
Exam needed: A Purnea PG merit score decides the open list seats.
University merit list: Seats follow the PG merit list and the subject choices you fill.
MA Ancient Indian History and Archaeology Admission Process▾
Fill the PG form: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on Purnea University: Purnea University (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and subject high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay by the last date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
MA Ancient Indian History and Archaeology Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 2027
PG application
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
PG entrance or merit check
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
PG merit list
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PG subject choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: Purnea University 2026 schedule and Purnea University admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Purnea University MA Ancient Indian History and Archaeology Fees 2027
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 7,750 a semester
INR 31,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 0
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 0
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 40,000 a year
INR 80,000
Education loan EMI
INR 523
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
968%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,872
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
270%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you a seat at Purnea University?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Purnea University closing scores.
Category
Quota
General · University merit
50 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
51 to 60: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 60: not this year. Try the spot round or a later list.
General · open list
35 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
36 to 42: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 42: not this year. Try the spot round or a later list.
OBC-NCL · University merit
45 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
46 to 55: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 55: not this year. Try the spot round or a later list.
OBC-NCL · open list
31 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
32 to 38: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 38: not this year. Try the spot round or a later list.
SC · University merit
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
41 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try the spot round or a later list.
SC · open list
28 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
29 to 35: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 35: not this year. Try the spot round or a later list.
ST · University merit
35 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
36 to 45: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 45: not this year. Try the spot round or a later list.
ST · open list
24 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
25 to 31: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 31: not this year. Try the spot round or a later list.
EWS · University merit
42 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
43 to 48: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 48: not this year. Try the spot round or a later list.
EWS · open list
29 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
30 to 33: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 33: not this year. Try the spot round or a later list.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Final list close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Purnea University MA Ancient Indian History and Archaeology Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 5,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 4,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in graduationApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 3,000
Purnea University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 2,500
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Purnea University MA Ancient Indian History and Archaeology vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Purnea University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 31,000
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 5.29 Lakhs more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 6.59 Lakhs more
INR 31,000
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 6.09 Lakhs more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 5.54 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 3 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 6.5 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 5.1 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 4.4 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 5.2 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 4.8 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing scorePurnea PG merit score, General
60
Final list, 2025
9,400
9,340 places easier
15,800
15,740 places easier
18,900
18,840 places easier
13,900
13,840 places easier
16,600
16,540 places easier
Seatsthis subject
60
PUP merit
90
30 more
150
90 more
60
Same
180
120 more
240
180 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
968%
on INR 3 LPA
170%
798 points lower
117%
851 points lower
120%
848 points lower
128%
840 points lower
133%
835 points lower
In short
Patna Univ costs less and pays more on average, but its closing score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Patna Univ; if it clears only Purnea University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
PPU Patna places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing score is what you need, keep it one place below Purnea University in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
RMLAU charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If Purnea University gives you a seat in any round, take it; RMLAU belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Visva Bharati costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing score. If your score misses Purnea University in the early rounds, list Visva Bharati right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
IGNTU is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Purnea University allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep IGNTU only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Purnea University MA Ancient Indian History and Archaeology
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is this MA at Purnea University worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 31,000 and the last batch averaged INR 3 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General University merit seat closed at score 60 in final list and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get teaching, research and heritage roles after the course. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3 LPA, the median was INR 2.4 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a lab-based science job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a district city, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the dissertation can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a subject change after admission if you want a sibling subject.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 2.4 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this subject better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick this MA if you want a teaching job and ECE if you want a lab-based science job. this MA places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want this MA, the subject change after admission needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Purnea PG merit exam and fill this college in your Purnea University choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days Purnea University gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 31,000 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 1.11 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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