B.A. (Indian History, Culture, Archaeology & Heritage Studies)

B.A. (Indian History, Culture, Archaeology & Heritage Studies)

(This programme will be conducted in offline mode.)

Programme details for Academic year 2025-2026
Commencement Date: 14th July 2025
Days: Monday to Friday 
Timing: 08.00 am to 01.00 pm
(Sometimes lectures of the elective papers can be held on other timings)

 

In recognition of the rich and diverse heritage of India, the undergraduate program in Indian History, Culture, Archaeology, and Heritage Studies aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding the history and culture of the Indian subcontinent. This program is designed in such a way that it offers students the chance to specialise in various tracks such as Indian History, Archaeology, Art History, Museum Studies, Heritage Studies, and Religio-Philosophy as they progress through semesters. This allows students to tailor their studies to their interests or career aspirations. Additionally, students can choose to study ancient languages like Sanskrit, Prakrit, or Pali alongside other subjects to deepen their understanding of Indian cultural studies.
Specialisation :
History, Archaeology, Art History, Museum and Heritage Studies, Religio-Philosophy

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Key Information

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Eligibility

HSC or equivalent from any discipline with a minimum 55%.

Programme Specific Outcome

  • Students will get a comprehensive understanding of ancient Indian History, including its social, political, economic, and cultural aspects. Proficiency in analysing and interpreting historical texts, artifacts, and archaeological findings related to ancient Indian societies
  • Students will develop skills and will be competent in conducting fieldwork, excavation, and documentation of archaeological sites and artifacts. Will be able to evaluate different theories, methodologies, and techniques in the field of Indian archaeology, Epigraphy, and Numismatics.
  • Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of heritage conservation, management, and interpretation. to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in museums and related cultural institutions.
  • Students will get a deep understanding of various religious traditions, philosophical perspectives, and their impacts on societies.
  • It aims to provide students with a deep understanding of various art and architecture forms, styles, influences, and significance in understanding Indian culture.

Curriculum

 
 
 
Semester I Semester II
Cultural History of India - I Cultural History of India - II
Introduction to Archaeology Archaeology: Theories & Practices
Art History - I Art History - II
Ancient Indian Knowledge Systems Indian Literature: Genres & Variety
Introduction to Museums Introduction to Collection Management
Value Added Course Value Added Course
Sanskrit: Language and Literature I Sanskrit: Language and Literature II
Pali Language and Literature I Pali Language and Literature II
Prakrit Language I Prakrit Language II
Modern Indian Languages Modern Indian Languages

Programme Outcomes

Sound knowledge of the chosen subject with all its aspects, understanding of scope, relevance, and application of the knowledge of their subject, capacity to critically review and analyse primary as well secondary sources from social, philosophical, ethical, gender and other perspectives, ability to investigate correlations and synthesis leading to development of any knowledge system.

The assessment mechanism ensures that students learn to articulate their thoughts in the form of academic writing that contains evidence-based arguments and reflects logical reasoning.

Ability to express thoughts and ideas effectively, communicate with others using appropriate media, demonstrate the ability to listen carefully, read and write analytically and present complex information in a clear and concise manner to different groups.

Ability to work independently, to identify appropriate resources required for a project, and to manage a project till completion.

Possess knowledge of the values and beliefs of multiple cultures and a global perspective, capability to effectively engage in a multicultural society and interact respectfully with diverse groups.

Capability to use ICT in a variety of learning situations, ability to access, evaluate, and use a variety of relevant information sources, use appropriate software for analysis of data when required.

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