BA History Hons

BAHIH (Bachelor of Arts Honours History) is a 148-credit undergraduate degree program offered by IGNOU’s School of Social Sciences (SOSS). The curriculum is structured under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and provides an in-depth understanding of Indian and world history.
BAHIH Subject Structure (2025)
The BAHIH program comprises 26 courses over six semesters. It includes 14 core history courses, each worth 6 credits, covering ancient to modern periods of Indian and European history. The program also includes Discipline Specific Electives (DSE) like the History of China or Environmental History, Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC) covering Environmental Studies and a choice between English or Hindi, Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) such as Tourism Anthropology or Writing Skills, and Generic Electives (GE) from other disciplines.
Program Details & Fees (2025)
The annual fee for the BAHIH program is approximately ₹5,300, totaling around ₹15,900 for the minimum three-year duration, not including registration and exam fees. The maximum duration to complete the program is six years. It is offered in both English and Hindi.
Resources for 2025
For study materials, you can access digital resources through the BAHIH eGyanKosh Repository. Current 2025–2026 assignments are available on the IGNOU Assignment Portal. A detailed list of codes is available in the full prospectus on the IGNOU Samarth Portal.