MA From JNU

What is the course structure of M.A. in Philosophy offered in JNU? I failed to get admission in JU for the M.A. in Philosophy and I am doing the same course from the other university. So I know the course structure then I will do the additional topics at my end?

Can you tell me in detail about MA in History programme offered by Centre of Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University?

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One is offered a flexible MA in History programme by Centre of Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University while specialising in (1) Ancient History or (2) Medieval History or (3) Modern History.

Along with courses in their specialisation, one need to offer a set of 4 common courses designed to survey (a) historiography and historical methods and (b) broad patterns of socio-economic and political formations and structural changes covering the Ancient, Medieval and Modern periods.

In addition, one needs to offer minimum 2 courses on histories of countries other than India (or non-Indian history).

Apart from these compulsory courses, one may choose courses in areas which include (1) other periods of Indian history, and (2) courses in other Centres (with permission of the Faculty) in disciplines relevant to the student's area of interest and specialization.

Students are strongly advised to do a language course relevant to their area of specialisation.

All courses offered in MA programme are lecture courses, except for 2 seminar courses in the fourth and final semester. 50% of the evaluation in every lecture course depends on a student's performance in exam or tutorials during a semester, and 50% on performance in the end-semester exam. The programme expects a good deal of independent writing by students as part of the curriculum.

Choosing Specialisation

One applying for programme is allowed to exercise only one option, that is, Ancient or Medieval or Modern. One must make specific choice of specialization with care; it is not possible to change from one stream to another.

The option so exercised must be clearly mentioned in the appropriate column in the Application Form and on the top of the answer-book supplied to one in the Exam Hall.

The answer-books carrying more than one option will be considered invalid. No application for a second MA at the Centre for Historical Studies will be entertained from those who have completed an MA from the same Centre even if the period of specialization is different.

Entrance Exam

The CHS has changed the pattern of its MA entrance examination since 2011. The question paper worth a total of 100 marks is divided into three sections. Students are required to answer questions from all sections.

Section 1 will carry 30 marks. It has one comprehension passage in English and one need to answer 6 questions based on the given passage. Section 2 carries 20 marks. It has 5 questions covering broad areas of the social sciences and other topical issues of current concern. One needs to answer 1 question from this section. Section 3 carries 50 marks. It has 12 questions covering specific periods/areas of history and one need to attempt 2 questions from this section.

One who qualifies needs to register at the earliest so that one can take full advantage of the tutorial system. One needs to attend the Orientation Meeting with the Faculty. This will introduce them to the structure of courses, the system of evaluation and the rules and norms of the Centre. The date of this meeting will be put up on the notice board of the Centre by the first week of August.

Contact Detail:
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Mehrauli Road,
New Delhi 110067