UGC NET History 2025: Check Important Questions and Answers, Syllabus, PYQs, Pattern & Cut Off

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Updated on Jun 17, 2025 11:17 IST
The NTA will conduct the June session exam for UGC NET 2025 from June 25 to June 29, 2025. Candidates who are preparing for the history subject can go through the important questions and answers that can be asked in the June exam. Also check previous year's question papers. Scroll down for history cutoff, syllabus, pattern, and more.

The UGC NET 2025 History exam is scheduled to be conducted on June 28, 2025. The detailed schedule was released at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The NTA will conduct the UGC NET 2025 exam from June 25 to June 29, 2025 for the June session. Candidates preparing for History can check below some important questions and answers that will help in the prepartion and revision. Scroll down for more details including history syllabus, pattern, previous year question papers, cutoff and more.

UGC NET History 2025 Important Questions & PYQs

UGC NET History 2025 Important Questions & PYQs

UGC NET 2025 History: The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the UGC NET examination dates for the June session. The UGC NET 2025 exam for June session is scheduled to be conducted from June 25 to June 29, 2025. The detailed UGC NET schedule was released at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates who are preparing for the UGC NET 2025 History exam can go through the important topics, questions and answers which will be helpful in the preparation and revision. Additionally, it is advisable for candidates to review previous years question papers and familiarize themselves with the exam format. This preparation will not only enhance their understanding of key concepts but also boost their confidence as they approach the exam dates. Scroll down for more details about the UGC NET History syllabus, previous year question papers, pattern, cut off, and more. 

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Table of contents
  • UGC NET History 2025: Important Questions and Answers
  • UGC NET History 2025 Previous Year Question Papers
  • UGC NET History 2025 Important Topics
  • UGC NET History 2025 Syllabus
  • UGC NET History 2025 Exam Pattern And Marking Scheme
  • UGC NET History 2025 Expected Cut Off

UGC NET History 2025: Important Questions and Answers

Candidates can check below some of the important questions of the history subject that will help in the revision for the upcoming june session exam.

1. Which of the following tribes were not involved in the Kol Rebellion of 1831–1832?

A. Munda
B. Hos
C. Bhils
D. Oraons

Ans. C

2. Which of the following statements about Varkari religious movement are correct?

a. It was geographically associated with the Indian states of Maharashtra and northern Karnataka.
b. This regional tradition of bhakti focused on the Vitthala temple in Pandharpur
c. The important Varkari Saints were Namdev, Eknath and Chokhamela.

Choose the correct answers from the options given below:

A. b and c only

B. a and c only

C. a and b only

D. a, b and c

Ans. D

3. When did Swami Shraddhanand started Gurukul Kangri at Haridwar?

A. 1902
B. 1905
C. 1907
D. 1909

Ans. A

4. When did the National Congress passed a resolution calling on the Indian people 'to refrain from the use of Japanese goods?

A. 1935

B. 1936

C. 1937

D. 1938

Ans. C

5. Which of the following are included in the seven limbs or elements of the ancient Indian State?
a. Amatya
b. Kosha
c. Svamin
d. Mitra

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. b & c only

B. a and c only

C. a, b and c only

D. a, b, c and d

Ans. D

6. The Depressed classes Mission in Bombay in 1906 was launched by
A. Bhaskar Rao
B. Maharshi Vitthal Ramji Shinde
C. Narayan Meghaji Lokhande
D. H.G Chandavarkar

Ans. B

7. Name a Sultan who address the amirs as Masnad-i-ali in his farman?

A. Balban
B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
C. Bahlol Lodi
D. None of the above

Ans. C

8. Whose name was inscribed on the coin along with that of Iltutmish after the Gwalior campaign victory in 1232?

A. Raziya Sultan
B. Murad I
C. Ruknuddin Firoz
D. Turkan Khatoon

Ans. A

9. Which organization was established in 1942 by the leftist women leaders in Bengal?

A. Mahila Suraksha Samiti
B. Mahila Sudharak Samiti
C. Mahila Atmaraksha Samiti
D. Mahila Atmavishwas Samiti

Ans. C

10. Radical Democratic Party also known as Radical Humanism is founded by

A. Vinoba Bhave
B. M.N Roy
C. Acharya Narendra Dev
D. None of the above

Ans. B

11. Which of the following books are written by Thomas Paine?
a. The Age of Reason
b. Common Sense
c. The Rights of Man
d. Reflections on the Revolution in France

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. b & c only

B. a and c only

C. a, b and c only

D. a, b, c and d

Ans. C

12. As per the archaeological evidence where did the Sakyas built a stupa over the bodily remains of Gautama Buddha:

A. Bayana
B. Lumbini
C. Sahet-Mahet
D. Piprahwa

Ans. D

13. Name the royal order which was issued by the Rashtrakuta king and recorded by their secretaries?

A. Rajasravitam

B. Ramadhikaran
C. Radhikarana
D. Rajapatra

Ans. A

14. Who signed the Treaty of Bassein in 1802?

A. Raja Pratap Singh of Satara and Marquis of Wellesley

B. The Gaekwars of Baroda and British East India Company

C. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Raja Jai Singh I

D. Baji Rao II and British East India Company

Ans. D

15. When was Workmen's Compensation Act passed?

A. 1919

B. 1923

C. 1927

D. 1932

Ans. B

16. Which of the following Universities were established in the same year?
a. Banaras Hindu University
b. Aligarh University
c. Vishvabharati University
d. S.N.D.T WOmens' University, Bombay

Choose the correct answers from the options given below:

A. b and c only

B. a and c only

C. a and b only

D. a and d

Ans. A

17. Who established 'the United Indian Patriotic Association in 1888?

A. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
B. Abdur Gafar Khan
C. Dadabhai Naoroji
D. Ram Prasad Singh

Ans. A

18. Which of the following types of coins were issued by the Chandragupta II?

a. Archer type
b. Lion Slayer type
c. Kalasha type
d. Chakravikrama type

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. b & c only

B. a and c only

C. a, b and c only

D. a, b, c and d

Ans. D

19. Name the Chalcolithic site located in Rajasthan?

A. Gilund
B. Eran
C. Banawali
D. Chandoli

Ans. A

20. Who played a crucial role in bringing the Indian National Congress and Muslim League together in 1916?

A. Annie Besant
B. Lokmanya Tilak
C. Gangadhar Rao
D. Theodore Beck

Ans. B

21. Who established Radical Democratic Party which was known for Radical Humanism?

A. M.N Roy

B. Acharya Narendra Dev

C. Rajnarayan Bose

D. Vinoba Vhave

Ans. A

22. During the tenure of which Viceroy Agricultural Institute of Pusa was founded?

A. Lord Ripon
B. Lord Elgin 
C. Lord Curzon
D. Lord Hardinge

Ans. C

23. Which of the following statements about Chokhamela are correct?

A. Chokhamela was a Varkari saint and associated with the Indian states of Maharashtra and northern Karnataka.
B. His poems expressed devotion for Vitthal.
C. He belonged to "untouchable" Mahar caste.
D. He migrated to Pandharpur and became a disciple of the great saint-poet Kritidev.

Choose the correct answer from the options provided below:
1. (A) and (C) only
2. (A) and (B) only
3. (A), (B), (C) only
4. (A), (B), (C) and (D)

Ans. 3

24. Bhaskara Varman was the most famous Monarch of which dynasty?

A. Varman Dynasty
B. Naraka Dynasty
C. Bhauma Dynasty
D. All of the above

Ans. D

Varman dynasty was initially feudatories of the Gupta Empire. This dynasty is also known as Naraka or Bhauma dynasty. 

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Q:   What is the UGC NET 2026 expected cutoff for all subjects and categories?
A: 

The UGC NET 2026 expected cutoff may fall within the range of 216 to 160 for all subjects and categories. The NTA will release the UGC NET 2026 June session cutoff marks after the declaration of the result. Candidates who will meet or exceed the cutoff marks will qualify for further recruitment process.

Q:   How do I check UGC NET cutoff 2026 for History subject?
A: 

Open the official website of NTA, find the "UGC NET Cut Off" link, now select History and choose the session of that particular year. The UGC NET cut-off marks will be displayed to download. 

Q:   Where will the UGC NET Cut Off be released?
A: 

The UGC NET 2026 Cut off for the June session will be released at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. It is the minimum qualifying marks required by the student to clear the exam. The Cutoff PDF has been released along with the result.

UGC NET History 2025 Previous Year Question Papers

Candidates can check below last five years history question papers:

Exam Name Year Question papers
UGC NET History 2024

Download Here  (Shift 1)

Download Here  (Shift 2)

UGC NET History 2023

Download Here  (Shift 1)

Download Here   (Shift 2)

UGC NET History

2022

Download Here  (Shift 1, conducted on Oct 10, 2022)

Download Here  (Shift 2, conducted on Oct 10, 2022)

UGC NET History 2021 Download Here  (Shift 1, conducted on Nov 29, 2021))
UGC NET History 2020 Download Here  (Shift 1, conducted on Oct 9, 2020)
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UGC NET History 2025 Important Topics

UGC has divided the Indian History subject into these ten following topics:

  • Negotiating the Sources
  • From State to Empire
  • The Emergence of Regional Kingdoms
  • Source of Medieval Indian History
  • Administration & Economy
  • Society and Culture
  • Sources of Modern Indian History
  • Colonial Economy
  • Rise of Indian Nationalism
  • Historical Method, Research, Methodology, and Historiography

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UGC NET History 2025 Syllabus

The authority released the UGC NET Syllabus 2025 for the June session on the official website. Candidates preparing for the UGC NET exam can check below the History syllabus PDF. By downloading the syllabus in PDF format, candidates can study the detailed syllabus provided below. 

UGC NET History Syllabus PDF
UGC NET History Syllabus in English Click_Here
UGC NET History Syllabus in Hindi Click_Here

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UGC NET History 2025 Exam Pattern And Marking Scheme

The UGC NET exam pattern 2025 consists of two papers that candidates need to complete in a duration of three hours. Both Papers 1 and 2 contain objective-type questions and it is mandatory for candidates to attempt questions from both papers. The UGC NET history exam does not follow the negative marking scheme. No marks are penalised for incorrect or unanswered questions.

UGC NET Paper

Number of Questions

Total Marks

UGC NET Paper 1

50 

100

UGC NET Paper 2

100 

200

Total

150 

300

  • Candidates need to complete the UGC NET paper in a combined duration of 3 hours (180 minutes) without any break.
  • All the questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 are compulsory.
  • Each question carries two marks.
  • There is no negative marking for incorrect responses.

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UGC NET History 2025 Expected Cut Off

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the UGC NET 2025 cut-off subject and category-wise for the exam along with the declaration of the UGC NET 2025 result for the June session. As per the past year trends, candidates can check below the expected cutoff percentile for History subject.

Category JRF Assistant Professor
General (Unreserved) 63-68% (190-204 Marks) 56-62% (172-186 Marks)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 59-63% (177-189 Marks) 52-57% (158-171 Marks)
SC 53-58% (160-174 Marks) 48-52% (144-156 Marks)
ST 52-56% (156-168 Marks) 45-50% (136-150 Marks)
EWS 60-65% (181-195 Marks) 55-59% (165-177 Marks)
PwD 51-55% (153-165 Marks) 45-49% (135-147 Marks)

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