CUET PG History Syllabus 2026 (OUT): Important Topics, PDF Download Link, Eligibility Criteria
Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2026 ( CUET-PG )
Exam On - 6 Mar '26 - 27 Mar '26
CUET PG 2026 History syllabus is made available by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the CUET PG portal i.e. exams.nta.ac.in. Students can check the updated CUET PG History syllabus 2026 including the coverage of the MA History syllabus here. Along with the NTA CUET PG MA History syllabus 2026, students can check the coverage and topics to be followed for the examination here.
CUET PG 2026 History syllabus is available online. The link to download the syllabus for CUET PG History is updated on this page. Candidates can check the exam syllabus to know what are the topics to focus on for exam preparation. CUET PG History syllabus 2026 comprises topics based on Ancient History of India (10000 BC to 1206 AD), Early Medieval India (750 AD- 1206 AD), Medieval History of India (1206-1707 AD) and Modern History of India (1707 to 1947). The authority will conduct History paper on March 13, 2026. Common University Entrance Test (CUET) PG exam is scheduled from March 6 to 27.
Candidates can plan their preparation as per the exam syllabus of CUET PG 2026. Solve the previous year question paper of CUET PG 2026 for revision. Check the page for the CUET PG History syllabus 2026.
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CUET PG History Syllabus 2026
The paper code for CUET PG History 2026 is HUQP09. Candidates who are appearing for the test must check the CUET PG exam timing online. The detailed syllabus for CUET PG History is mentioned below:
Ancient History of India (10000 BC to 1206 AD)
- Stone Age (Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic age), Chalcolithic Age,
- Indus ValleyCivilization, Aryan & Vedic Age, State formation in Ancient India,
- Rise of Ancient Indian Empire (Haryank, Shishunag, Nanda Dynasty), Age of
- Religion (Buddhism & Jainism),
- Mauryan Age (Social, Political and Cultural),
- Post - Mauryan Period (Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Kushanas, Western Kshatrapas),
- Early State and Society in South India (Kharavela, Satavahanas, Tamil States of the Sangam Age;
- Administration, Economy, Art and Architecture).
- Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas (Administration, Society and Culture),
- Regional States during Gupta Era: The Kadambas, Pallavas, Chalukyas of Badami; Polity
- and Administration, Literature; growth of Vaishnava and Shaiva religions.
- Palas, Senas, Rashtrakutas, Paramours, Polity and Administration
Early Medieval India (750 AD- 1206 AD)
- Major political developments in Northern India, the rise of Rajputs; The
- Cholas: Administration, Village Economy and Society;
- Indian Feudalism; Agrarian economy and urban settlements; Trade
- and Commerce
Medieval History of India (1206-1707 AD)
- Establishment of Delhi-Sultanate Rule (Mamulak, Khilji and Tughlaq dynasty), Administration of Delhi
- Sultanate (Military reform, Iqta system etc.),
- Art & Architecture Vijaynagar and Bahamani Kingdom (Rise, Social, Economic and Administration),
- Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement;
- Culture: Persian literature,
- Establishment of Mughal Empire (Administration, Society, Political and Literature), Expansion of the Mughal
- Empire (Babar to Aurangzeb),
- Rise of Sur dynasty, Decline of Mughal Empire.
Modern History of India (1707 to 1947)
- Modern Historiography,
- Colonialism in India, British Raj & British Expansion in India, Imperialism, Social and Cultural Development, Structure of British Administration (all Acts)
- Economic impact in British Period (Settlement), Industrialization, Social and Religious Reform movement (Ram Mohan Rai, Swami Dayanand, Jyoiba Phule etc.),
- National movement in India, Mass Movement and British Rule,
- Indian National Congress Summit, Gandhian Movement, Constitutional Development, Struggle for Freedom. European History, French, England, American and Russian Revolution, World War First and Second.
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Students can choose up to four subjects in the CUET PG 2026 exam. The choice of subjects would depend on the course studied in graduation and the universities opted for.
To apply to universities for admission based on your CUET PG scores, you need to follow the process given below.
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- Pay the application fee.
In case the students are shortlisted for admission, they have to visit the campus to verify their documents and pay the admission fee. The participating universities conduct the admission process separately. Students also need to apply separately for each course, even for the same university. After the declaration of the CUET PG result, students should check the university websites separately to track the counselling dates and events.
| Course | CUET PG Cutoff Range for Round 1 |
|---|---|
| MA | 41.66 to 97.66 |
| MSc | 51.33 to 76.66 |
| MTech | 30 to 46.66 |
| MCA | 75.33 |
| MPH | 78.66 |
| PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics | 50 |
| Advanced Diploma in Mass Media in Urdu | 53.66 |
CUET PG History Syllabus PDF Download
Candidates willing to take the CUET PG History (HUQP09) can find the syllabus in PDF format at the official website - pgcuet.samarth.ac.in. Alternatively, candidates can find the CUET PG History syllabus here.
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CUET PG History Exam Pattern
NTA has released the CUET PG exam pattern 2026 online. Candidates can check the exam pattern to know the marking scheme, mode of exam, duration of exam, types of question and more. There will be 75 questions for 100 marks in the CUET PG History paper. Each question carries 4 marks. Negative marking is done for wrong answers. The exam will be conducted as computer based test for 90 minutes.
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As per the statistics shared by the exam conducting authority, National Testing Agency, approximately four Lacs candidates appear for the CUET PG every year. Science, Humanities and Linguistics have the highest number of candidates.
Total marks of the CUET PG exam is 300. The number of questions in the exam is 75. Each question carries four marks. One mark is removed for each wrong answer. There is a single section. All questions are asked from the subject or paper opted for.
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Step 2: In this section, candidates are required to select the university name first and then select the programme name. Likewise, candidates can select up to four universities and its allied programmes offered. After adding the university programme choices, save the details and move on to the next sections.
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CUET PG Syllabus and Question - All Subjects
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CUET PG 2026 Syllabus - All Domains
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CUET PG 2026 Question Paper - All Domains
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