MA History Syllabus 2026
Here is the updated syllabus scheme for MA History in Pakistan (2026). This outline will help students understand how to prepare for the two-year program. The complete syllabus is divided into Part I and Part II, with Part II offering specialized groups from which students can choose according to their academic interests.
MA History – Part I (Core Courses)
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Life & Times of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the Pious Caliphs | 100 |
| Paper II | History of the Umayyads (Damascus & Spain) | 100 |
| Paper III | History of the Abbasids (Baghdad) | 100 |
| Paper IV | The Ottoman (Osmani) Turks | 100 |
| Paper V | Evolution of the Muslim Community in the Indo-Pak Subcontinent | 100 |
Total Marks (Part I): 500
MA History – Part II (Specialized Groups)
In Part II, students are required to choose one specialized group out of the following options. Each group consists of five courses, carrying 100 marks each.
Group A: Indo-Pakistan History
| Course | Marks |
|---|---|
| Ancient India | 100 |
| Muslim Rule in India | 100 |
| The Great Mughals | 100 |
| Later Mughals & British India | 100 |
| The Punjab in Modern Times | 100 |
Group B: Islamic History
| Course | Marks |
|---|---|
| Umayyads and Abbasids | 100 |
| Muslim Rule in Spain | 100 |
| The Ottoman Empire | 100 |
| Central Asia | 100 |
| Contemporary Middle East | 100 |
Group C: Western History
| Course | Marks |
|---|---|
| Early Modern Europe | 100 |
| Modern Europe | 100 |
| English History | 100 |
| USA after World War II | 100 |
| International Relations & Organizations | 100 |
Important Notes for Students (2026)
- The syllabus structure remains 2 years (4 semesters).
- Students must complete Part I compulsory papers before moving to Part II.
- In Part II, only one group (A, B, or C) can be selected.
- Universities may revise or update some courses according to HEC guidelines in 2026, but the general scheme remains the same.
Syllabus is an important part for the preparation of exams. Students need to know what kind of syllabus will come so that they can prepare for the exams accordingly. Here on this page we have covered the basic outlines of the syllabus of both MA Part 1 and Part 2. So the students can have a look at it.
