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Every year, the UGC-NET examination determines eligibility for Assistant Professor, awards Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and supports admission into Ph.D. programmes across Indian universities. The exam is held twice annually — in the June and December cycles.
For candidates preparing for the UGC NET History paper in the 2026 cycles, strong conceptual clarity, analytical ability, and consistent practice are essential. To support your preparation, ANSS ACADEMY introduces the dedicated UGC NET History Test Series 2026.
UGC NET History Test Series 2026 (Button Link)
Why History Matters in UGC-NET
History as a discipline demands far more than memorising events. For the UGC NET Paper-II, candidates must demonstrate:
- The ability to interpret primary sources such as inscriptions, coins, archaeological data, and ancient texts.
- Understanding of long-term historical patterns across ancient, medieval, and modern periods.
- Awareness of historiographical perspectives, research methods, and analytical frameworks.
- Capacity to view global processes — imperialism, revolutions, world wars — through a comparative historical lens.
These skills lay the foundation for becoming a researcher, scholar, or educator in the field of History.
UGC NET History Syllabus 2026 — Key Areas
Below is a clear and concise breakdown of the core syllabus areas that you must cover for Paper-II:
1. Sources and Historical Methods
- Archaeological, literary, epigraphic, and numismatic sources
- Tools of interpretation
- Historical research methodology
2. Ancient India
- Harappan/Indus Valley civilisation
- Vedic and later Vedic culture
- State formation, political systems
- Religion, philosophy, literature
3. Medieval India
- Sultanate and Mughal periods
- Administration and polity
- Regional kingdoms
- Cultural and socio-religious developments
4. Modern India (1707–1947)
- Expansion of British rule
- Social and religious reform movements
- Economic changes under colonialism
- Freedom movement and nationalism
5. Colonial Economy and Society
- Land revenue systems (Permanent, Ryotwari, Mahalwari)
- Deindustrialisation debates
- Famines, agriculture, labour, caste changes
6. Historiography & Research Methodology
- Major schools of historiography
- Approaches to historical inquiry
- Thesis writing, archival work
High-Yield Topics for UGC NET History (2026)
These areas are often the most scoring and commonly asked:
- Source-based interpretation (inscriptions, coins, texts)
- Modern India — nationalism, reform movements, British administration
- Historiography — major historians, methods, debates
- Colonial economic policies — land systems, labour, industrial shifts
If you focus on these topics along with PYQs, your preparation will be significantly stronger.
ANSS ACADEMY – Mock Test Series for June & December 2026 Cycles
ANSS ACADEMY offers a powerful and structured UGC NET History Test Series 2026, specially designed for both exam cycles.
Features of Our Test Series:
- Full-length Paper-I + Paper-II mock tests
- Syllabus-wise sectional tests for deeper mastery
- Detailed solutions and short revision notes
- Performance reports and analytics
- Accessible on both ANSS website and ANSS Academy mobile app
This structured approach ensures comprehensive coverage and exam-ready practice.
Final Words
Preparing for the UGC NET History exam requires discipline, smart strategy, and consistent mock practice. With the ANSS ACADEMY test series and regular revision, you can build the accuracy, speed, and confidence needed to succeed in the June and December 2026 cycles.
