MHI-103- IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

Guess Paper Overview for MHI‑103 (Historiography and Research Method)

This digital PDF compiles solved previous‑year questions (June & December sessions) and highlights the scoring sections of the Term‑End Exam.

Key Syllabus Units Covered

• Unit I Historiography: Concepts, Evolution and Major Schools
• Unit II Sources of History: Textual, Epigraphic, Numismatic, Archaeological and Oral Evidence
• Unit III Research Methodology: Design, Data Collection, Fieldwork and Analytical Techniques
• Unit IV Writing and Presentation of Historical Research: Structure, Citation, Language and Publication
• Unit V Critical Evaluation and Historiographical Debates in Indian History

Exam Strategy Tips

• Allocate 45 minutes per unit to cover the most weighty sections.
• Start with short‑answer questions from Unit I and II, then move to analytical essays in Units III‑V.
• Use the solved papers to practice answer framing within the 3‑hour limit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which units carry the most marks in the TEE? A: Units I and III consistently account for about 40% of the total marks, especially questions on historiographical schools and research design.

Q: How many previous‑year questions should I attempt for revision? A: Practice at least 12–15 solved questions covering each unit to build confidence and improve time management.