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Candidates planning to take CUET 2026 exam by choosing History as one of the domain subjects must know the CUET History Syllabus. Get the CUET History Syllabus and exam pattern here. Also, learn about the important chapters, previous question papers, and books to prepare .

Candidates planning to take the CUET 2026 exam by choosing History as one of the domain subjects must know the syllabus. Get the CUET History Syllabus 2026 and exam pattern here. Also, learn about the important chapters, recommended books and previous years' question papers to prepare for the exam.

CUET UG History Syllabus

CUET UG History Syllabus

CUET 2026 History Syllabus is available for download at cuet.nta.nic.in. This year, a few chapters from Part II of the History syllabus have been removed and added. Candidates must know the updated syllabus in detail to prepare for the examination. Check the article for direct link to download CUET History Syllabus PDF. Candidates seeking admission to UG courses through CUET 2026, such as B.A. History (Hons), BSW, B.A. Sociology, B.A. Archeology, etc., must select History and/or other subjects as required by target university.

The CUET History exams for the admission cycle 2026-2027 will be conducted between May 11 and May 31, 2026. NTA will release the exact CUET exam schedule on the official website. Students must check CUET 2026 information bulletin for exam related details.

Table of contents
  • CUET History Syllabus PDF Download
  • CUET UG 2026 Syllabus History
  • CUET History Exam Pattern
  • CUET Subject List: Syllabus and Question Paper
  • Best Books for CUET History 2026

CUET History Syllabus PDF Download

The National Testing Agency has changed chapters in Themes in Indian History Part - II of the History syllabus. Students preparing for 2026 exams can click on link below to download the CUET 2026 History Syllabus PDF. Get the latest exam syllabus here.

CUET History Syllabus PDF

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CUET History Question Paper

CUET UG Previous Years' Question Papers

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Q:   What topics are covered in the CUET History syllabus?
A: 

The CUET History syllabus contains topics like Harappan civilization, Political and Economic Systems in Early States, Social Histories using the Mahabharata, History of Buddhism and Jainism, Colonialism and Rural Society,  Revolt of 1857, Vijayanagara Empire, Bhakti-Sufi Traditions, Mahatma Gandhi and National Movements, and many more.

Q:   Can History be combined with other subjects in CUET?
A: 

Yes, candidates can map subjects like Political Science, Sociology, Geography, etc., with CUET History. To know which subjects to map with History for your target UG course, candidates must check the CUET subject requirements for participating colleges based on the programme they want to get admission into.

Q:   Is CUET UG 2026 syllabus released?
A: 

Yes, CUET UG 2026 official syllabus has been released. NTA uploaded the CUET 2026 syllabus PDFs online at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates preparing for CUET 2026 exam can download the CUET syllabus. The CUET syllabus is based on class 12th NCERT curriculum. Candidates must prepare well from the class 12th syllabus to ace the entrance examination.

CUET UG 2026 Syllabus History

Candidates preparing for the CUET exam must check the table below for the updated CUET History Syllabus.

Themes in Indian History Topics
Themes in Indian History Part - I
Theme I Harappan Civilisation and Archaeology
Theme II Political and Economic Systems in Early States: Inscriptional Evidences
Theme III Social Histories of Early Societies: Mahabharata
Theme IV History of Buddhism and Jainism: Cultural Developments
Themes in Indian History Part - II
Theme V Medieval Society through Travellers Accounts
Theme VI Religious History: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions
Theme VII Vijayanagara Empire: Politics, Economy and Architecture 
Theme VIII The Mughal Empire and Agrarian Society
Themes in Indian History Part - III
Theme IX Colonialism and Rural Society: Evidence from Official Reports
Theme X Revolt of 1857: Patterns and Representations
Theme XI Mahatma Gandhi and National Movements
Theme XII The Making of the Constitution

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CUET History Exam Pattern

National Testing Agency has shared question paper pattern for CUET on its official website. Get all the required and important details related to the CUET UG History exam pattern in this table.

  • Number of Questions: 50 Questions
  • Nature of Questions: Objective-type
  • Marking Scheme: 
    • +5 for each correct answer
    • -1 for each incorrect answer
  • Negative Marking: Yes
  • CUET UG Total Marks: 250 (per subject)

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CUET Subject List: Syllabus and Question Paper

Candidates preparing for CUET 2026 can download the CUET syllabus and CUET Question Papers for the Language Paper, 23 CUET Domain Subjects, and General Aptitude Test mentioned in the table below:

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CUET Syllabus

CUET Question Paper

Section - I (Language)
English CUET English Syllabus CUET English Question Paper
Section - II (Domain Subjects)
Biology CUET Biology Syllabus CUET Biology Question Paper
Accountancy/ Book Keeping CUET Accountancy Syllabus CUET Accountancy Question Paper
Business Studies CUET Business Studies Syllabus CUET Business Studies Question Paper
Chemistry CUET Chemistry Syllabus CUET Chemistry Question Paper
Computer Science/ Informatics Practices CUET Computer Science Syllabus CUET Computer Science Question Paper
Economics/ Business Economics CUET Economics Syllabus CUET Economics Question Paper
Geography/Geology CUET Geography Syllabus CUET Geography Question Paper 
Home Science CUET Home Science Syllabus CUET Home Science Question Paper 
Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Syllabus CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Question Paper
Environmental Science CUET Environmental Science Syllabus CUET Environmental Science Question Paper
Mathematics CUET Mathematics Syllabus  CUET Mathematics Question Paper
Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga CUET Physical Education Syllabus CUET Physical Education Paper
Physics CUET Physics Syllabus  CUET Physics Question Paper
Political Science CUET Political Science Syllabus CUET Political Science Question Paper
Psychology CUET Psychology Syllabus CUET Psychology Question Paper 
Sociology CUET Sociology Syllabus  CUET Sociology Question Paper 
Agriculture CUET Agriculture Syllabus  CUET Agriculture Question Paper 
Mass Media/ Mass Communication CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Syllabus  CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Question Paper
Anthropology CUET Anthropology Syllabus  CUET Anthropology Question Paper
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts CUET Fine Arts Syllabus CUET Fine Arts Question Paper 
Performing Arts CUET Performing Arts Syllabus  CUET Performing Arts Question Paper 
Sanskrit CUET Sanskrit Syllabus CUET Sanskrit Question Paper 
History CUET History Syllabus  CUET History Question Paper
Section - III (General Test)
General Test CUET General Test Syllabus  CUET General Test Question Paper

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Best Books for CUET History 2026

Candidates preparing for the CUET 2026 exam must check the recommended books listed below to attain good scores in CUET and gain admission to their desired college accepting CUET UG scores based on the target course.

  • NCERT Themes in Indian History – I
  • NCERT Themes in Indian History – II
  • NCERT Themes in Indian History – III
  • CUET (UG) History Guide by Arihant Experts
  • India’s Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma
  • CUET History Practice Papers by GKP

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