B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology at BHU: overview

If you are looking at B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology, BHU in Varanasi runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course.

BHU is a other institute, founded in 1916. This page brings together what is on record for this course at BHU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology fees at BHU

BHU has not published a fee for B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology eligibility

To be considered for B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology, you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check BHU's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

How to get admission to B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology at BHU

Here is the usual route in:

  1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
  3. Apply to BHU on its website (www.bhu.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
  4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology placements at BHU

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show an average package of ₹11.1 lakh and a highest package of ₹23.5 lakh at BHU. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Other BAH specialisations at BHU

Is B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology at BHU right for you?

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

  • Do the subjects of B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
  • What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
  • Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
  • How does BHU compare with other colleges offering BAH in and around Varanasi?

B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology at BHU: FAQs

How long is B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology at BHU?

B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology at BHU (Banaras Hindu University) is a 3-year full-time undergraduate course.

What is the eligibility for B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology?

You usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. Check the college's prospectus for this year's cut-off.

What are the placements like at BHU?

In 2024, BHU recorded an average package of ₹11.1 lakh and a highest package of ₹23.5 lakh. These are college-wide figures.

Which other BAH specialisations does BHU offer?

Besides B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology, BHU offers B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, B.A. (Hons.) in English, B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology, B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science and BA (Hons.) in Geography.

Is BHU a government or private college?

BHU (Banaras Hindu University) is a other institute, founded in 1916, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.