Indira Gandhi National Open University —

Bachelor of Arts (History)

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BA Major programme in History as per NEP 2020

About the programme

BA Major programme in History as per NEP 2020

What it sets out to do

Introduce the learner to the main themes and topics in a discipline of humanities, social sciences and sciences with core and elective courses.

Facilitate the learners to work towards ability and skill enhancement through exposure to appropriate courses.

Introduce learners to reading and writing skills through assignments and exercises of such kind required at an undergraduate level.

Expose the learners to the importance of interdisciplinary by enabling them to offer courses outside their disciplines.

Who it is for

10+2 or its equivalent

Eligibility

10+2 or its equivalent

Duration

At least 3 years, and at most 6 years.

Medium of instruction

English & Hindi

What IGNOU charges

₹5,500 per year, paid to IGNOU — separate from anything bought on Degreelo.

Per year

Exam Fees is not included in Fee Structure it will be as decided by the University

Where it leads

This program will develop interest and understanding of Indian history among students. There are many career opportunities in history. Apart from administrative opportunities, this program provides many opportunities in tourism, archaeology, museums, archives. There is a lot of scope for career in the field of study of culture and research in history. Students can explore various opportunities in the field of history after graduation.

Subjects

Year 1

  • BABG-171 Understanding Ambedkar · 6 credits
  • BCOS-185 Entrepreneurship · 4 credits
  • BCOS-186 Personal Selling and Salesmanship · 4 credits
  • BDIG-171 Introduction to Migration and Diaspora · 6 credits
  • BECS-184 Data Analysis · 4 credits
  • BEDSV-101 Value Education · 6 credits
  • BEGG-171 Media and Communication Skills · 6 credits
  • BEVAE-181 Environmental Studies · 4 credits
  • BGDG-172 Gender Sensitization: Society and Culture · 6 credits
  • BHDG-175 मध्यकालीन भारतीय साहित्य एवं संस्कृति · 6 credits
  • BHDS-184 Radio Lekhan · 4 credits
  • BHIC-101 History of India - I · 6 credits
  • BHIC-102 Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World · 6 credits
  • BMDG-171 Disability, Society and Culture · 6 credits
  • BMPS-183 Employability and AI Skills · 4 credits
  • BNME-1 Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda · 6 credits
  • BPAG-171 Disaster Management · 6 credits
  • BPAS-184 Logistics Management · 4 credits
  • BPCG-171 General Psychology · 6 credits
  • BPYI-101 Applied Ethics · 6 credits
  • BSKG-178 प्राचीन भारतीय राजनीति · 6 credits
  • BSOG-171 Indian Society: Images and Realities · 6 credits
  • ENV-104 Fundamentals of Plastic Waste Management · 4 credits

Year 2

  • BANM-161 Dimensions of Physical and Biological Anthropology · 4 credits
  • BANM-162 Anthropology of Society and Culture · 4 credits
  • BANS-184 Public Health and Epidemiology · 4 credits
  • BCOS-184 E-Commerce · 4 credits
  • BECM-161 Principles of Microeconomics · 4 credits
  • BECM-162 Principles of Macroeconomics · 4 credits
  • BEGAE-182 English Communication Skills · 4 credits
  • BEGM-161 Understanding Poetry · 4 credits
  • BEGM-162 Understanding Drama · 4 credits
  • BHDAE-182 Hindi Bhasha aur Samprashan · 4 credits
  • BHDM-161 सर्जनात्मक लेखन और कौशल विकास · 4 credits
  • BHDM-162 हिंदी भाषा के विविध आयाम · 4 credits
  • BHIC-103 History of India - II · 6 credits
  • BHIC-105 History of India - III (c. 750 - 1206) · 6 credits
  • BHIC-107 History of India - IV (c. 1206 - 1550) · 6 credits
  • BHIC-109 History of India - V (c. 1550 - 1605) · 6 credits
  • BPCM-161 Foundations of Psychology · 4 credits
  • BPCM-162 Introduction to Social Psychology · 4 credits
  • BPCS-184 School Psychology · 4 credits
  • BPCS-186 Managing Stress · 4 credits
  • BPSM-161 Introduction to Political Theory · 4 credits
  • BPSM-162 Indian Government and Politics · 4 credits
  • BPYM-161 Introduction to Philosophy · 4 credits
  • BPYM-162 Ethics: An Introduction · 4 credits
  • BSDAE-182 Sanskrit · 4 credits
  • BSKAE-181 Bhartiya Gyan Parampara · 4 credits
  • BSKM-162 Sanskrit Gadya Sahitya · 4 credits
  • BSKS-187 Patanjal Yogsutra · 4 credits
  • BSOM-161 Introducing Sociology · 4 credits
  • BSOM-162 Understanding Indian Society · 4 credits
  • BSOS-184 Techniques of Ethnographic Film Making · 4 credits
  • BUDAE-182 Study of Urdu Progressive Poetry · 4 credits
  • FUD-1 Foundation Course in Urdu · 4 credits
  • ONR-02 Basics of Hydrology · 4 credits
  • OULE-1 Contemporary Urdu Poetry · 4 credits

Year 3

  • BANM-163 Tribal Cultures of India · 4 credits
  • BCOS-185 Entrepreneurship · 4 credits
  • BCOS-186 Personal Selling and Salesmanship · 4 credits
  • BECM-163 Introductory Statistics · 4 credits
  • BECS-184 Data Analysis · 4 credits
  • BEGM-163 The Novel: An Introduction · 4 credits
  • BEGS-185 English Language Teaching · 4 credits
  • BEGS-186 Business Communication · 4 credits
  • BFDI-073 Introduction to Fashion Industry · 4 credits
  • BFLS-183 Elementary French · 4 credits
  • BHDM-163 हिंदी भाषा और संप्रेषण · 4 credits
  • BHDS-184 Radio Lekhan · 4 credits
  • BHIC-104 Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval World · 6 credits
  • BHIC-110 History of India - VI (c. 1750 - 1857) · 6 credits
  • BHIC-111 History of Modern Europe - I (c. 1780 - 1939) · 6 credits
  • BHIC-112 History of India - VII (c. 1605 - 1750) · 6 credits
  • BHIC-113 History of India - VIII (c. 1857 - 1950) · 6 credits
  • BPAS-184 Logistics Management · 4 credits
  • BPAS-186 Stress and Time Management · 4 credits
  • BPCM-163 Understanding Psychological Disorders · 4 credits
  • BPCS-187 Managing Human Resources · 4 credits
  • BPCS-188 Application of Social Psychology · 4 credits
  • BPSM-163 Comparative Government and Politics · 4 credits
  • BPYM-163 Logic: An Introduction · 4 credits
  • BSOM-163 Religion and Society · 4 credits
  • BSOS-185 Society through the Visual · 4 credits
  • OULE-2 Contemporary Urdu Fiction · 4 credits

Study material on Degreelo

Exam-focused study notes for BAFHI, with practice MCQs, previous-year questions and mind maps — bought one subject at a time or a year at a time.

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Frequently asked

What is the eligibility for IGNOU BA History (BAFHI)?

10+2 or its equivalent is required to apply for the BAFHI programme.

How long is the IGNOU BA History programme?

At least 3 years, and at most 6 years. The standard duration is 3 years.

What is the fee for IGNOU BA History?

₹5,500 per year, paid directly to IGNOU. Exam fees are not included and will be as decided by the University.

What languages is BAFHI taught in?

English and Hindi are the mediums of instruction for this programme.

What subjects are in IGNOU BA History Year 1?

Core history subjects include BHIC-101 History of India - I and BHIC-102 Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World, plus interdisciplinary electives like Entrepreneurship, Data Analysis, and Gender Sensitization.

What study material does Degreelo offer for BAFHI?

Notes, smart notes, solved assignments, past papers and practice material for all 85+ subjects, available per subject or for the whole course.