1. Programmes Offered

(a) M.A. in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
(b) M.A. (Museology)
(c) P. G. Diploma in Archaeology
(d) Regional Study centre for Culture and Heritage

Churel Chhaj, Gwalior : General View of Rocl Shelters containing Rock Paintings

2. Profile of the Course

The course is designed to impart a thorough knowledge of Ancient History and Archaeology of Indian subcontinent including the culture, institutions, antiquities, ideas and concepts through ages from Pre-historic period down roughly to thirteenth century A.D. It prepares students to qualify for the related jobs in University/Colleges/Archaeological Survey of Indian and State Department of Archaeology.

(a) M. A. in AIHCA

3. Eligibility
Candidates with a first Degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.) with 50 marks in aggregate are eligible for admission. The reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC candidates also exists according to the Government Rules.

For M. Phil., M.A. in AIHCA/allied subjects with 55% marks in aggregate.

4. Available seats :
M.A. in AIHCA = 15 Free, 05

M.Phil. = 10

5. Mode of Admission :  Please see General rules

6. Faculty :

7. Course structure :
The 18 papers (4 semester course) consists of 16 theory papers, four in each semester and two practicals of 100 marks held at the end of 2nd and 4th semesters respectively. Each paper including the course for practical has a provision of 20 marks for internal assessment based on 3 tests, two best of which are taken as relevant for computing the award. Each semester consists of 90 days of teaching. The semester wise distribution of courses is as follows :

First Semester History of India upto C.A.D. 650 History of India from C 650 A.D. to 1206 A.D. State in India Paleography and Epigraphy		Second Semester Historiography, concepts and methods Social and Economic System and Institutions Religions and Philosophical Ideas Numismatics
Third Semester Prehistoric India Principles and methods of Field archaeology History of Stupa and Rock out Architecture History of India sculptures and Paintings		Fourth Semester Proto Historic India. Early Historical Archaeology. Indian Temple Architecture India Art and Iconography (600-1200)

(b) Master's Degree in Museology

1. Profile of the course :
The Course is intended to prepare students for job in archaeological Museums of State/Central Government.

2. Eligibility :
50% Marks in aggregate in B. A./B. Sc./B. Com.

3. Seats : 15 (Open)  : 05 Payment

4. Mode of Selection : Please see General Rules

5. Faculty : Same as AIHCA

6. Course Structure

First Semester History of india upto C.A.D. 650 History of India  from C. 650 A.D. to 1206 A.D. State in India Paleography and Epigraphy		Second Semester Historiography, concept and Methods. Social and Economic system & Institutions religion and Philosophical Ideas  Numismatics
Third Semester History and philosophy of Museum Collection and Documentation Museum Management History of India Sculptures and Painting		Fourth Semester Presentation, Interpretation and communication Conservation, Preservation care and Handling of Museum Indian Iconography Indian Painting, Textile and Decoration Arts.

d) Regional Study Centre for Culture and Heritage

1. Programmes Offered :
(I) Master of History of Arts
(II) M. A. in History

(III) M. Phil. History

2. Profile of the Courses

The courses are designed to impart the knowledge to the students interested in the field of culture, Heritage, literature, Art and Architecture etc. Looking to the need of the students and also the periodical gap prevailing in the field of History, culture and Archaeology, this course has been started under self financing scheme. At present, stress is being given to the studies of regional history, art and culture. In the light of newer methodology and researches, this course gives insight to the history and historical traditions of the region as well as of the country.

3. Eligibility

Graduate from any recognized University with atleast 50% marks.

4. Seats : 10

5. Faculty : Same as of A.I.H.C.A.

6. Mode of Admission : As per Rules.

7. Course Structure

(I) Course Structure for Master of History of Arts

First Semester
History of Indian Arts
102 Art of Ancient India
103 Art of Madieval India
104 Uses of Computer Application

Second Semester
History of Islamic Art
202 Art of mugals
203 Modern art of India
204 Art and Artist of Modern India

Third Semester
Egyptian Art
302 Sumerian Art
303 Persian Art
304 Arabian Art

Fourth Semester
Pre Columbian / Roman Art
402 Chinese Art
403 Mongolian Art
404 Tibetian Art and Japanese Art

(I) Course Structure for M.A. in History

First Semester
History of Indian upto C.A.D. 650
History of India from c 650 to 1206 A.D.
State in India
A survey of Art and Architecture

Second Semester
Historigraphy,concept and Methods
Social and Economical System and institutions
Religions and Philosophical Ideas
A survey of Epigraphy and Numismatics

Third Semester
History of Delhi Sultanate (A.D. 1206 to 1540)
History of India (A.D. 1540-1707)
History of the Marathas (1627 to 1761 AD)
Regional history of Gwalior

Fourth Semester
Indian History 91707 to 1947)
World History (A.D. 1453 to 1815 AD)
World History (A.D. 1815 to 1956 AD)
India Since Independence ( 1947 to 1996)

(II) M.Phil ( History)

Eligibility :

1) Only those candidate who have secured 55% marks or more in M.A. history are eligible for admission

2) Available Seats -10 

3) Mode of Admission - Merit Basis

4) Contact Person - Dr. S. K. Dwivedi, Co-ordinator

Course Structure -

First Semester
Introduction and Main Structure of Indian History
Theory of History

Second Semester
Research Methodology and Writing of History
Development of Historical Writing
Philosophy of History and Indian historiography