This page has the actual CUET UG 2026 History paper and an older 40-question practice set. Under the latest (2026) pattern, which NTA has not yet changed for 2027, the History test (code 314) has 50 compulsory questions in 60 minutes, with +5 for a right answer and -1 for a wrong one.
CUET UG 2027 History Sample Paper
Download the History papers, then check the current pattern, syllabus and past papers.
Download CUET History Sample Papers (PDF)
Both papers are free to view and download. Start with the CUET UG 2026 paper, the latest real paper in the current format. The older practice set has fewer questions, so use it for topic practice.
| Paper | What it contains | |
|---|---|---|
| CUET UG 2026 History question paper | The actual 2026 exam paper in the current 50-question format | View PDF |
| Older CUET History practice paper | 40 questions, made for CUET 2023; the current test has 50 | View PDF |
What is the CUET UG 2027 History exam pattern?
The History paper has 50 compulsory questions to finish in 60 minutes. NTA has not released the CUET UG 2027 bulletin yet; it is expected in January 2027, so the table shows the latest (2026) pattern.
| Feature | Details (latest bulletin, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Paper | History (code 314) |
| Questions | 50, all compulsory |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Marking | +5 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer, 0 if not answered |
| Maximum marks | 250 |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Syllabus | Based on NCERT Class 12 History (Themes in Indian History) |
| Medium | Any of 13 languages, including English and Hindi |
What does the CUET History syllabus cover?
The 2026 History syllabus, the latest released, has the units below. Unit-wise topics for every paper are on the CUET UG 2027 syllabus page.
- Ancient India: Harappan civilisation, early states and inscriptions, the Mahabharata, Buddhism and Jainism
- Medieval India: travellers’ accounts, Bhakti-Sufi traditions, Vijayanagara, the Mughal empire and agrarian society
- Modern India: colonialism and rural society, the revolt of 1857, Mahatma Gandhi and the national movement, the making of the Constitution
Official 2026 History syllabus: View PDF.
Where are the CUET History previous year papers?
The CUET History question papers page has the papers from 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, each with that year’s NTA answer key. Papers before 2025 let candidates skip some questions, so the 2025 and 2026 papers are the closest to the current format.
For other subjects, see all CUET UG previous year question papers and the CUET UG 2027 sample papers for every subject.
How should you practise with these papers?
- Finish the NCERT Class 12 History (Themes in Indian History) chapters listed in the syllabus before you attempt a full paper.
- Solve the CUET UG 2026 History paper in one 60-minute sitting and mark it at +5 and -1 using NTA’s 2026 answer key.
- Go back to the units where you lost marks, then use the older practice set and past papers for those topics.
- In the final weeks, take a timed online CUET mock test to practise the computer-based format.