collageMA English or Master of Arts in English is a 2-year post-graduate course in English & literature studies. It is considered as one of the most demanded courses in terms of career and personal growth. It covers subjects such as English literary studies, criticism, pedagogy, theories, etc, along with the Prose, Poetry, and Drama.
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
- Minimum Eligibility: Minimum 50% in graduation
- Admission Process: Usually Merit based. Few of the colleges do offer entrance exam based admissions too.
- Top Universities and Colleges: Miranda House College, Hindu College, Presidency University, Lady Shri Ram College, St. Xavier’s College, Fergusson College, and many others.
- Top MA English Entrance Exams: JNUEE, PUMDET 2020 and other relevant entrance exams.
- Distance Education/Correspondence/Online: Yes.
- Distance Education College: IGNOU, KSOU, Amity University (Distance Learning), Annamalai University (Distance Education), and many other
- Common Jobs after MA English: Insurance Agent, Civil Service Officer, Interpreter, Decoders, Librarian, Teachers, Tourist guides, and Translators, etc.
- Popular Courses after MA English: M.Phil English, Ph.D. English, and Ph.D. English Literature.
The average fee charged by MA English Colleges ranges between INR 4,000 to 80,000 per annum. It can be higher or lower depending upon the institution which you have selected. Admission in most of the MA English colleges is Entrance exam-based or merit-based.
The major MA English subjects are Literature in English, Study of a Genre, Critical Theory, Indian Writing in English, American Literature and optional subjects. After the course completion, MA English graduates can expect a starting salary of around INR 3.6 Lakhs per annum in areas such as Publishing, BPOs and KPOs, Education, Theatre, Entertainment & Media, Corporate, Advertising, Writing, and Public Relations etc.
MA English Eligibility
The eligibility for pursuing an MA English is:
- A bachelor’s degree in English i.e. BA (English), BA (English) [Hons], or any related discipline.
- Candidates appearing for final year examinations with a minimum aggregate score of 50% or an equivalent CGPA.
- There is also a 5% relaxation in aggregate marks for SC/ST candidates.
- Few colleges and universities also offer this course through entrance exams, so you might need to appear for those entrance exams too.
MA English Entrance Exams
There is no common all India Entrance test for MA English admission, however, some colleges and universities conduct their entrance test, the syllabus and pattern for which is nearly the same. It consists of a written test of nearly 1 hour and 30 minutes duration. There are also some colleges which provide admission in MA English solely based on Merit or percentile in the undergraduate degree of the student in BA English or any related discipline.
- The format of most of the MA English Entrance Test is as follows:
- Test Type: Written
- Test duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
- General Test Syllabus: Syllabus equivalent to B.A. English, with proficiency in English Literature reading and writing.
- Entrance Exam dates: Process begins in February and March
- Delhi University grants admission in MA English to students directly based on Merit and based on their aggregate score of 50% or more in their Bachelor of Arts degree in English. There is also a relaxation of 5% to students belonging to OBC/SC/ST/PWD category students, who only need 45% of marks to secure an admission in MA English studies.
Some of the famous MA English Entrance Exams are:
- Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination: JNUEE 2020 examination is conducted for admissions in various UG, PG and Ph.D. courses offered by Jawaharlal Nehru University. It is an online examination of 3 hours. The conducting body of this JNUEE 2020 exam is NTA (National Testing Agency).
- Jamia Millia Islamia University Entrance Examination: Jamia Millia Islamia University entrance examination offers admission. This entrance exam offers admission in various UG and PG courses.
- PUMDET Entrance Exam: PUMDET entrance exam is conducted by Presidency University for offering admissions in MA and MSc courses. Interested candidates can apply for this exam online through the official WBJEE website.
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