WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

4 YEARS HONOURS / HONOURS WITH RESEARCH & 3 YEAR MULTIDISCIPLINARY UG COURSE

“Highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence”
                                                                                                                                                                   — Rabindranath Tagore

The Department of History is a lively, resonant, and dynamic community of educators and students dedicated to the study, investigation, and understanding of Indian and global history. The department fosters an intellectually stimulating environment where students are encouraged to critically engage with the past and understand its relevance to the present.

The department offers undergraduate programmes in History, including both Honours and General courses, in accordance with the NEP framework. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of diverse historical processes, covering ancient, medieval, and modern periods of Indian as well as world history.

Our faculty members are highly qualified, sincere, and experienced, committed to academic excellence and student development. They employ innovative teaching methods to make learning engaging and meaningful. We empower our students through a comprehensive support system, beginning with a specialized Bridge Course designed to facilitate a smooth transition from school level to undergraduate studies. To ensure equitable learning, we conduct regular Remedial Classes and provide dedicated Mentoring, offering personalized guidance for academic and holistic development. Our students benefit from a well-curated Departmental Library and modern ICT facilities, which serve as vital tools for curriculum enrichment and independent research. Furthermore, the department frequently organizes Special Lectures and interactive Workshops led by eminent scholars, providing students with direct exposure to contemporary historical discourses. The department organizes Educational tour to several Museums and Historical places for the students to have visual knowledge of tangible artefacts. Our department creates a dynamic intellectual environment, preparing students to excel in their academic pursuits while developing a nuanced understanding of the past and its relevance to the modern world.

Students are an integral part of the department’s academic culture. They are actively participating in a wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities such as seminars, workshops, historical exhibitions, debates, group discussions, and academic competitions. These activities help them in developing analytical skills, confidence, and a spirit of inquiry.

Thus the Graduates of the Department of History become well-equipped in their pursuance of a career in Researches, Teaching, Civil service, Journalism, Museum and Archives, Heritage management, and other related fields. The department also takes pride in nurturing socially responsible individuals with a deep understanding of history and its impact on society.