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In the JNUEE, when you apply for M.A history, you have to choose the specific period i.e Ancient/Medieval or the Modern History. You can not change it later on once it has been filled in the application form.

The question paper has three sections and in the last section, you are given the question based on the time period you chose. As you must be aware, what all aspect we cover in the Ancient history will be there in the course, most probably till the 7th or 8th century A.D. From the mesolithic times,vedas,indus valley civilisation, Janpadas, guptas, mauryas and all other things that are part of ancient history are in the syllabus.

Hello,

Exam Pattern: ( see pevious question papers in the menu of question papers).  The question paper worth a total of 100 marks will be divided into three sections. Students will be required to answer questions from all sections. Section 1 will carry 30 marks. It will lhave one comprehension passage in English and candidates will be required to answer six questions based on the given passage. Section 2 will carry 20 marks. It will have 5 questions covering broad areas of the social sciences and other topical issues of current concern. Candidates will be required to answer 1 question from this section. Section 3 will carry 50 marks. It will have 12 questions covering specific periods/areas of history and candidates will be required to attempt 2 questions from this section.

the suggested readings are :

Ancient India Published by penguin by Romila Thapar

Ancient India by D.N.Jha.

best of luck.