About Department of History and Archaeology, Maharshi Dayanand University
The Department of History and Archaeology at MDU Rohtak, formed in 1978, admits Class 12 students to a four-year BA History with 60 seats and also runs an MA in History and a PhD.
The Department of History and Archaeology at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak was formed in 1978 as a composite department covering archaeology and the ancient, medieval and modern periods of history. Under NEP 2020 it takes Class 12 students into a four-year Bachelor of Arts in History, which has 60 seats in the 2026-27 UG prospectus. Graduates can continue with the MA in History, and research scholars can register for a PhD after coursework. The department is a natural choice for students preparing for teaching, archives, museums, heritage work and civil service examinations.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | 4 yrs | 60 | — | — |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| 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, Merit
Admission to the four-year UG programme is through the MDU admission portal for university teaching departments (mduadmission.samarth.edu.in), under the 2026-27 prospectus for 4-year UG, ITEP and 5-year integrated programmes. Postgraduate seats follow the 2026-27 PG programmes prospectus on the same portal, and PhD seats follow the separate 2026-27 PhD prospectus, which uses an entrance test or national-level qualification. Check the prospectus for eligibility marks, reservation and the merit or test schedule for each programme.
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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Other colleges in Rohtak
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Department of Economics, Maharshi Dayanand University
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Frequently asked questions
How many seats are there in BA History at MDU?
The 2026-27 UG prospectus lists 60 seats in the four-year BA (History).
What postgraduate course does the department run?
An MA in History, plus PhD coursework.
When was the department formed?
In 1978, as a composite department of history and archaeology.
Sources
Information verified on 25 Oct 2026
- Department of History and Archaeology - MDU Rohtak · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak - home page · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Prospectus for 4-year UG, ITEP and 5-year Integrated Programmes 2026-27, MDU Rohtak · Prospectus PDF, accessed 25 Oct 2026
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