The History syllabus for CUET UG 2027 is mainly based on the NCERT Class 12 curriculum.
It covers Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History along with important themes related
to culture, society, religion, politics, and the freedom struggle.
Unit 1: Ancient Indian History
Harappan Civilization
Town planning
Drainage system
Trade and economy
Religious practices
Decline of civilization
Vedic Society
Early Vedic period
Later Vedic period
Social and political life
Religion and rituals
Buddhism and Jainism
Teachings of Buddha and Mahavira
Causes for rise of new religions
Spread of Buddhism and Jainism
Mauryan Empire
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka and Dhamma
Administration and economy
Art and architecture
Unit 2: Medieval Indian History
Delhi Sultanate
Slave Dynasty
Khalji Dynasty
Tughlaq Dynasty
Administration and reforms
Mughal Empire
Babur and Mughal foundation
Akbar’s administration
Mansabdari system
Religious policies
Decline of Mughals
Bhakti and Sufi Movements
Kabir
Guru Nanak
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
Sufi saints and teachings
Unit 3: Modern Indian History
Arrival of Europeans
Portuguese, Dutch, French, and British
East India Company
Expansion of British rule
Revolt of 1857
Causes of revoltMajor leaders
Consequences of revolt
Indian National Movement
Formation of Indian National Congress
Moderates and Extremists
Swadeshi Movement
Non-Cooperation Movement
Civil Disobedience Movement
Quit India Movement
Independence and Partition
Mountbatten Plan
Partition of India
Independence in 1947
Refugee crisis
Important Leaders
Mahatma Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Subhas Chandra Bose
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Themes in Indian History
Kings, Farmers and Towns
Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings
Bhakti-Sufi Traditions
Colonialism and Rural SocietyMahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement
Framing the Constitution
Types of Questions Asked
Multiple-choice questions
Chronology-based questions
Assertion-reason questions
Match the following
Passage-based questions
Map-based questions
Preparation Tips
Read NCERT textbooks thoroughly
Learn timelines and important events
Revise important personalities and movements
Practice mock tests and previous-year questions
For official syllabus updates:
cuet.nta.nic.in