History is the study of past events and the discovery, organisation, collection and interpretation of the past events of a particular period, geographical region or a social phenomenon.
What can I do (Roles Available) ?
Research Historian
Contract Historian
Consultant Historian
Professor/Lecturer
Where can I work?
Indian Council of Historian Research
Ministry of Culture
Government Museums
National Archives of India
Indian Historical Records Commission
UNICEF
UNESCO
State Public Service Commissions
National Banks
Union Public Service Commissions
Govt. Colleges
Private Historian
History Associates
Private Museums
Galleries
Archives
Private Colleges
The History Project
Live History
University Presses
Textbook and Trade houses
Magazines and Journals
Professional Associations
Museums
Institutional Publication Offices
Positives
Good Base for Government services
Dynamic career field
Challenges
Requires high academic degree
Initial Remuneration is low
Key Skills Required
Team Work
Time Management
Analytical Aptitude
Problem Solving
Critical thinking
Reasoning
Excellent research skills
What Should I study ?
Pathway 1
Class XII with Humanities stream - B. A.(H) History - Masters in History - Ph.D