About Department of History and Culture, Jamia Millia Islamia
JMI’s Department of History and Culture in Jamia Nagar teaches B.A. (Hons) History and M.A. History and supervises PhD research in social and cultural history.
History has been taught at Jamia Millia Islamia, the central university in Jamia Nagar, south Delhi, since the university’s early years, and the Department of History and Culture built its reputation on the social and cultural history of medieval India. Its early teachers included Muhammad Mujeeb and Mohibul Hasan, whose books were read in syllabi in India and abroad. Students can join the B.A. (Hons) History after Class 12 and continue to the M.A. History. PhD research covers marginalised groups, religious conversion, urban social history, demography, gender relations and political and economic history. Faculty work with source languages such as Persian and Sanskrit. Admission runs through the central JMI process announced on the university website.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| 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
Jamia Millia Islamia handles admission to all its departments through one central process each year. Applicants read the programme-wise admission notice on the university website for eligibility, the entrance test or national test score that applies, and the key dates. Forms are filled online on the JMI admission portal (admission.jmi.ac.in), where merit lists, interview calls and counselling notices are also posted.
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.
Facilities
- Library
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Frequently asked questions
Which courses does the department offer?
B.A. (Hons) History, M.A. History and a PhD in History.
What does research in the department focus on?
Social and cultural history, including marginalised groups, religious conversion, urban history, demography and gender.
Who were some of its early historians?
Muhammad Mujeeb, Mohibul Hasan, B.R. Grover and Mohammad Azhar Ansari.
Sources
Information verified on 25 Oct 2026
- Jamia Millia Islamia - Home · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Department of History and Culture, Jamia Millia Islamia - Introduction · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Department of History and Culture, Jamia Millia Islamia - Programmes/Courses · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
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