The Department of History offers courses leading to BA, MA, PDDCT, M.Phil and Ph.D Degrees. Its teaching programme is designed to provide students with a broad overview of world history narrowing down to focus on the history of India. Since its inception lakhs of learners are obtaining the knowledge as well as Degrees in History with special emphasis on socio-economic and cultural history aspects.

Under Graduate programme (BA) was launched in 1984 with a view of reaping the benefits of higher education to the vast sections of learners spread across the states i.e. AndhraPradesh and Telangana.  Bachelor’s Degree is being offered in English, Telugu and Urdu Medium. At present nearly thirty thousand learners are on-rolls in B.A.History. The Under Graduate and Post Graduate Programme study material is not only the catering the needs of learners in the University but also most readable study material in history for General Public. It is also acclaimed as the best reference material for those who are preparing competitive examinations such as UPSC, APPSC and other recruitment boards. The MA Programme is offered at twenty Post Graduate study centres spread in all districts including Hyderabad city.  Department of History organized many National and International Seminars and Symposiums.