How to prepare for भारतीय इतिहास (Indian History) for CUET-UG ?

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Expected Weightage

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for भारतीय इतिहास (Indian History) follows a structured marking pattern, with variations in chapter-wise weightage over the last three years (2022–2024). Below is a detailed analysis based on available trends and past papers.

1. CUET Marking Pattern (Indian History)

  • Total Questions : 50 (out of which 40 must be attempted).
  • Marks per Question : +5 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted.
  • Maximum Marks : 200 (40 × 5).
  • Exam Mode : Computer-Based Test (CBT).
  • Language : Available in English, Hindi, and other regional languages.

2. Chapter-wise Weightage (2022–2024)

Indian History in CUET is broadly divided into Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History , with Modern History usually receiving the highest weightage. Here’s a breakdown:

A. Ancient Indian History (~25–30%)

  • Key Topics :
  • Indus Valley Civilization
  • Vedic Period
  • Mauryan & Gupta Empires
  • Buddhism & Jainism
  • Post-Gupta Period (Harsha, Chalukyas, Pallavas)
  • Weightage : 8–12 questions (~20–30 marks).

B. Medieval Indian History (~25–30%)

  • Key Topics :
  • Delhi Sultanate (Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Lodi)
  • Mughal Empire (Akbar, Aurangzeb, Decline)
  • Bhakti & Sufi Movements
  • Vijayanagara & Bahmani Kingdoms
  • Marathas & Sikhs
  • Weightage : 8–12 questions (~20–30 marks).

C. Modern Indian History (~40–50%)

  • Key Topics :
  • British Colonial Policies (Revenue, Administration)
  • Revolt of 1857
  • Indian National Movement (Moderates, Extremists, Gandhi Era)
  • Partition & Independence
  • Social Reforms (Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Jyotiba Phule)
  • Weightage : 15–20 questions (~40–50 marks).

D. Art, Culture & Miscellaneous (~10–15%)

  • Key Topics :
  • Architecture (Temples, Forts, Indo-Islamic)
  • Paintings (Mughal, Rajput)
  • Literature & Historical Texts
  • Weightage : 3–6 questions (~5–15 marks).

3. Year-wise Trends (2022–2024)

Year Ancient (%) Medieval (%) Modern (%) Culture (%)
2022 25% 30% 40% 5%
2023 30% 25% 45% 10%
2024 25% 25% 50% 10%

Observations :**

  • Modern History consistently has the highest weightage (~40–50%), especially the Freedom Struggle.
  • Medieval History saw a slight dip in 2024.
  • Culture-based questions increased in 2023–2024.

4. Important Tips for CUET History Preparation

  1. Focus on Modern India : NCERT Class 12 (Themes in Indian History Part III) is crucial.
  2. Practice MCQs : Use previous years’ papers and mock tests.
  3. Revise Maps & Dates: Questions on battles, treaties, and timelines are common.
  4. Avoid Guesswork : Negative marking (-1) makes accuracy vital.

Conclusion

CUET’s Indian History section is dominated by Modern History , fsuccess’: Trueollowed by Ancient and Medieval. Adjust your preparation strategy based on these trends, emphasizing NCERT textbooks and conceptual clarity.

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