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Program Curriculum

Fundamentals of Research

Fundamentals of Information Technology

Polity and Economy of India from 1200 AD to 1750 AD

History of India from 1757 AD to 1857 AD

History of India upto 1206 AD

Program Eligibility Criteria

What each degree costs and what it gives back over 5 years

Student Category:

Indian

Eligibility:

Bachelor's degree (any discipline) or equivalent. Eligibility, admission criteria or any other condition mentioned herein or otherwise for admission to any program is subject to change as prescribed by the university.

Document Required:

Bachelor's degree (any discipline) or equivalent. Eligibility, admission criteria or any other condition mentioned herein or otherwise for admission to any program is subject to change as prescribed by the university.

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Dr. Akash Kumar Rawat

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Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Dar

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Dr. Tarandeep Kaur

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Program Offering
Fee Structure

LUMPSUM

80000 INR

Domestic

The fee indicated above is applicable to applicants from India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. The fee indicated above includes an examination fee of ₹2000 per semester and excludes the initial non-refundable registration fee of ₹1000. without scholarship

LUMPSUM

80000 USD

International

The fee indicated above is applicable to applicants from Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Afghanistan (*Pakistan & Maldives are not included). The fee indicated above includes an examination fee of ₹2000 per semester and excludes the initial non-refundable registration fee of ₹1000.

YEARLY

40000 INR

Domestic

Without scholarship anuual payable

SEMESTER

20000 USD

International

Same rate as domestic. Applicable to Indian nationals and international applicants from Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh.

SEMESTER

20000 INR

Domestic

Fee includes examination fee of ₹2000 per semester. Registration fee of ₹600 (non-refundable) is extra. Fee shown is with 20% Student Grant applied.

LUMPSUM

6200 USD

International

A one-time initial non-refundable registration fee of US$ 50 applies to international applicants (other than those from Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and African countries). The fee indicated above includes an examination fee of US$ 50 per semester and excludes the initial non-refundable registration fee of US$ 50.

EMI

3644 INR

Domestic

No-Cost EMI at ₹5100/month for 24 months. 20% Student Grant applied.

EXAM-FEE

2000 INR

Domestic

Examination fee of ₹2000 per semester

SEMESTER

1550 USD

International

A one-time initial non-refundable registration fee of US$ 50 applies to international applicants (other than those from Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and African countries). The fee indicated above includes an examination fee of US$ 50 per semester and excludes the initial non-refundable registration fee of US$ 50.

LUMPSUM

1500 INR

AFRICAN COUNTRIES

A one-time initial non-refundable registration fee of US$ 25 applies to international applicants from African Countries. The fee indicated above includes an examination fee of US$ 25 per semester and excludes the initial non-refundable registration fee of US$ 25. Applicable Countries: Sao Tome and Principe, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Eswatini, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

REGISTRATION-FEE

1000 INR

Domestic

One-time non-refundable registration fee.

SEMESTER

375 INR

AFRICAN COUNTRIES

A one-time initial non-refundable registration fee of US$ 25 applies to international applicants from African Countries. The fee indicated above includes an examination fee of US$ 25 per semester and excludes the initial non-refundable registration fee of US$ 25. Applicable Countries: Sao Tome and Principe, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Eswatini, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Rankings & Accreditations

5th in India by THE World University Rankings 2026

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101–200

Ranked by THE Impact Rankings

RANKING YEAR – 2025

Ranked 31st Overall among all Govt. and Private Universities by NIRF 2025

Ranked by NIRF

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Ranked 4th in India by WURI Rankings 2024

Ranked by WURI

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Global Rank 19 in Quality Education by THE Impact Rankings 2024

Ranked by THE Impact Rankings

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National Assessment and Accreditation Council A++

University Grants Commission Recognized

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WES Recognized

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Frequently Asked Questions

Beyond teaching, an LPU Online MA History opens doors to roles like Archivist, Museum Curator Assistant, Content Writer (History-focused), Research Assistant, and Heritage Manager, along with government exams such as UPSC Civil Services (History optional) and State PSCs. Institutions like the National Archives of India, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), state museums, heritage trusts (e.g., INTACH), publishing houses, and content agencies frequently hire for these positions. Graduates can also pursue roles in public policy research or cultural tourism. The program equips you for competitive exams requiring strong analytical and general knowledge skills.

The career scope for LPU Online MA History graduates is more niche but offers stable opportunities in specific sectors compared to the broader, often more competitive fields of online MA Psychology or English. An LPU Online MA History graduate can expect a starting salary of ₹3.0-5.5 LPA for roles like Content Writer or Research Assistant, potentially reaching ₹6-10 LPA with 3-5 years of experience in heritage or archival management. In comparison, online MA Psychology graduates typically start at ₹3.5-6.0 LPA (junior counselor/HR), while online MA English graduates start at ₹3.0-5.0 LPA (content writing/editing/teaching), with similar experience-based growth.

The LPU Online MA History program equips students with critical practical skills including advanced source analysis, archival research techniques, historical data interpretation, and narrative construction for diverse audiences. You will learn methodologies like oral history collection and historiography, crucial for primary source evaluation. The curriculum also introduces concepts of digital archiving (e.g., Omeka S principles) and effective use of research databases like JSTOR, making you adept at modern historical inquiry and presentation.

Yes, an LPU Online MA History degree is increasingly considered a valuable qualification by employers in India, not just a stepping stone for academia. Employers in content creation, heritage management, public service, and research sectors value the strong analytical, research, and communication skills it develops. LPU Online degrees are UGC-DEB approved, ensuring their validity and recognition across India, and LPU holds a NAAC A++ grade (valid till 2027), further enhancing its credibility in the job market. This degree prepares you for direct professional roles while also providing a solid foundation for advanced academic studies if desired.