CUET PG History Syllabus 2026: Check Detailed Syllabus and Preparation Tips

Dec 18, 2025

CUET PG 2026 History syllabus includes Ancient Indian History, Early Medieval, Medieval, Modern India and European History (major revolutions + World Wars). Candidates should prepare with strong chronology, key dynasties/administration themes, and repeated revision of movements, reforms, and major events.

CUET PG History Syllabus 2026

As per the syllabus document, the question paper will have 75 questions, all compulsory, based on subject-specific knowledge, and the questions will be bilingual (English/Hindi).

Key Sections of the Syllabus

Ancient History of India (10000 BC to 1206 AD)
Early Medieval India (750 AD to 1206 AD)
Medieval History of India (1206 to 1707 AD)
Modern History of India (1707 to 1947)
European History

Detailed CUET PG 2026 History Syllabus

Below is the topic-wise breakdown as given in the syllabus PDF:

1. Ancient History of India (10000 BC to 1206 AD)

This section covers early societies, state formation, empires, religions, and regional developments.

Stone Age: Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic
Chalcolithic Age
Indus Valley Civilization
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 Culture
Post-Mauryan Period: Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Kushanas, Western Kshatrapas
Early State & Society in South India: Kharavela, Satavahanas, Tamil States of Sangam Age (Administration, Economy, Art & Architecture)
Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas (Administration, Society and Culture)
Regional States during Gupta Era: Kadambas, Pallavas, Chalukyas of Badami (Polity/Administration, Literature; growth of Vaishnava and Shaiva religions)
Palas, Senas, Rashtrakutas, Paramours: Polity and Administration

2. Early Medieval India (750 AD to 1206 AD)

Focuses on political changes, Rajputs, Cholas, and economic/social structures.

Major political developments in Northern India; rise of Rajputs
The Cholas: Administration, Village Economy and Society
Indian Feudalism
Agrarian economy and urban settlements
Trade and Commerce

3. Medieval History of India (1206 to 1707 AD)

Includes Delhi Sultanate, regional kingdoms, Bhakti-Sufi movements, and the Mughals.

Establishment of Delhi Sultanate Rule: Mamluk, Khilji, Tughlaq
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 Mughal Empire: Babur to Aurangzeb
Rise of Sur dynasty
Decline of Mughal Empire

4. Modern History of India (1707 to 1947)

Covers colonialism, administration, economy, reforms, and freedom struggle themes.

Modern Historiography
Colonialism in India; British Raj & British Expansion; Imperialism
Social and Cultural Development
Structure of British Administration (all Acts)
Economic impact in British period (Settlement), Industrialization
Social and Religious Reform movements (e.g., Ram Mohan Rai, Swami Dayanand, Jyotiba Phule, etc.)
National movement in India; Mass movements and British rule
Indian National Congress sessions
Gandhian Movement
Constitutional Development; Struggle for Freedom

5. European History

Key revolutions and global conflicts are included.

French Revolution
England
American Revolution
Russian Revolution
World War I and World War II

Download CUET PG History Syllabus PDF 2026

Preparation Tips for CUET PG History 2026

Study period-wise (Ancient → Medieval → Modern → Europe) and keep a one-page timeline for each period.
Prepare administration + economy + society + culture together (common recurring theme across dynasties/periods).
Revise movements as frameworks: Bhakti–Sufi (features, impact), reforms (leaders + objectives), national movement (phases + key events).
Use maps and art/architecture notes for quick recall (Indus sites, Mauryan/Gupta centers, Cholas, Sultanate/Mughal monuments, Vijaynagar-Bahamani).
Practice mixed MCQs to improve switching across periods (especially Modern + Europe).
Attempt CUET PG Previous Year Papers to understand the question pattern.