History being an important subject which plays a very vital role in shaping of our society was introduced in course of study since inception of the college in 1986. The subject was launched with both general (pass course) and honors course by the mode of annual system. In the academic session 2014-15, the study mode was converted into semester system with major paper in the subject from 5th semester onward.

The Department of History provides quality education in the conventional areas viz-a-viz Ancient, Medieval & Modern Indian History, European History, American History, England History, North-East History world History etc. There conventional studies prepares the students for their competitive examination. In addition to the conventional studies the department of history is giving special emphasis on the studies related to Socio-economic and Political history and tourism studies pertaining to Arunachal Pradesh to enhance the knowledge and promote research quest in the minds of the students.

The Department of History was able to provide many meritorious students in the final undergraduate university examination to add feathers in the caps of the college. Besides, many alumni of the department have established themselves in various sectors and are providing various valuable services towards the society.

Apart from teaching, the department organizes class wise seminar, group discussions, educational field trips to the historical sites to broaden their horizon and to create historical niche in the minds of the students.