CUET PG History Syllabus 2026 PDF, Important Topics, Download Link

Unit

Name

1

Ancient History of India (10000 BC to 1206 AD)

2

Early Medieval India (750 AD- 1206 AD)

3

Medieval History of India (1206-1707 AD)

4

Modern History of India (1707 to 1947)

Number

Unit Name

Topics Included

1

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 Culture)

• 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

2

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

3

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 Vijayanagar and Bahmani 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 (Babar to Aurangzeb)

• Rise of Sur dynasty, Decline of Mughal Empire

4

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

Particulars

CUET PG 2026 Test Pattern

Types of questions

MCQs

Total number of questions

75

Maximum marks

300

Marking scheme

• Four marks will be given for each correct response.

• One mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.

• No negative marking for unattempted questions.

Exam mode

Computer-based mode

Duration

1 hour and 45 minutes (105 Minutes)