Overview

The Department of History was established in the Savitribai Phule Pune University in 1969. Earlier, it was located in the Deccan College, but at that time, a separate Department was set up in the University of Pune for the study of Medieval and Modern Indian history, while Archaeology and Ancient Indian History remained with the Deccan College. This M.A. History programme is offered by Savitribai Phule Pune University.

What you will learn

The main interest area of the Department is Western Indian history, Medieval and Modern periods. The key areas of research include Maratha history, Maharashtra in the 19th century, and aspects of the social and economic history of western India.

In keeping with recent trends in history, areas of research have been expanded to include water management in the 18th century, urban history, maritime history and diplomatic history.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and its Theory
Evolution of Ancient Indian Ideas and Institutions
Cultural History of Maharashtra
Social Background of the Dalit Movement in Maharashtra
Gender and Indian History
History of Environment and Ecology
British Administrative Policies In India (1765-1892)
History of Modern India (1857 – 1971)
Archival Studies
Urban History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

Credits

64 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pune, India

Disciplines

History View 20 other Masters in History in India

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree (1st, 2nd & 3rd year) marksheets - originals with photocopies
Passport (first and last page copy)
Visa copy
Updated R.P. copy
All documents need to be translated into English
It is mandatory that the mark sheet is attested by the Ministry of Education or the Indian Embassy in your country or your Country Mission, i.e. your Embassy or Consulate in India.
If the marksheet is from a Foreign University, an Association of Indian Universities (AIU) Equivalence Certificate is mandatory.
English proficiency: all foreign students from non-English speaking countries have to take the English Proficiency Test (EPT)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

2100 INR / year

≈ 2100 INR / year
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Citizens or residents

2100 INR / year

≈ 2100 INR / year

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