The History Honours syllabus under the 1+1+1 syllabus consists of eight papers to be covered in three academic years. The last batch of students under the 1+1+1 system is due to pass out in the year 2020. Under the old syllabus, the Honours curriculum is divided in two parts – Indian history and History of the World. Papers on History of India cover period from Pre–history to Nehruvian era (1964). The span of the syllabus of the Eurocentric World history is from the fall of Feudal Society (Rise of early Modern Europe) to the end of Cold War. It also includes the history of Far East countries.
Under the newly introduced CBCS from the year 2018 the Three years B.A. Honours in History will comprise 6 Semesters. The curriculum will consist of 14 Core Courses (CC), 4 Discipline Specific Elective (DSC ) Courses, 2 Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC), 2 Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC). Each Course of 100 marks. Attendance : 10 marks per paper, Internal Assessment : 10 marks per paper. The syllabus is framed to redefine the curriculum keeping pace with the new research in the field.