HNBGU History and Archaeology: BA, MA, PhD Admission 2026

About Department of History including Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, HNB Garhwal University

This HNB Garhwal University department in Srinagar Garhwal teaches history at UG level, runs two PG courses (History, and Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology) and two pre-PhD courses.

The Department of History including Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology is part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, a central university at Srinagar in Uttarakhand. Undergraduates study history for three years in the BA, now with NEP honours and research options. At postgraduate level there are two four-semester courses: one in History (Ancient and Modern) and one in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, with one-year PG tracks under NEP. Research scholars take a one-semester pre-PhD course in either field. The Garhwal region, rich in temples and early sites, gives students good scope for field archaeology.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Bachelor of Arts Accepts: CUET	Full-time	3 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Arts Accepts: CUET	Full-time	2 yrs	—	—	—
Doctor of Philosophy	Full-time	—	—	—	—

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test, Interview

Undergraduate and postgraduate seats at HNB Garhwal University, a central university, are filled through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) followed by university counselling. PhD admission is through the university research entrance test and an interview, after which scholars complete a pre-PhD course. Check the current admission prospectus on hnbgu.ac.in for dates and eligibility.

Typical eligibility

Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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