Hello Aspirant..

The exam pattern is as follows, notwithstanding the lack of a fixed syllabus. All Ph.D. programme question papers will be divided into two sections. Similarly, the Ph.D. English test will be divided into two parts. Part A is made up of 50 questions that are based on research methodology and include English, general knowledge, and numerical ability. Part B consists of 50 questions from the Masters level of English.

You can use this link to clear up any doubts you may have.

https://university.careers360.com/articles/cucet

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Hello,

BA in English is about grammar and how you can use parts of speech Basically it teaches about the technicality of the language & how English literature is a part of the subject and you will learn about the origin of the language epics drama play that generally gives you a piece of info about the era of the century

There are plenty of career prospects and job opportunities for both BA in English and BA in Literature are

Business Management & Finance

Govt Services

Marketing and advertising

If youre interested in the field of media then you can opt for media & mass communication

If you take up masters in Journalism then you can get jobs as editors reporters

On the BA English level you can also get jobs in primary and high schools as teachers

But if youre proficient in BA English literature then you can work as professors and lectures in colleges and universities

Hope it helpful.

Thankyou

Hello,

I presume your query is in reference to your previous question which I answered, see in IGNOU MEG explores more detailed study of  English and American Literature along with Canadian/Australian/Indian English literature, the course structure also focuses on deep understanding of evolution of the language, its studies and covering various aspects of it, As your rightly said, there are four compulsory paper in first year which are British Poetry/Drama/Novel and Aspects of Language, and in second year also there is one compulsory paper that is Literary Criticism and Theory, you can choose any three amongst the following-

• American Literature
• Indian English Literature
• New Literatures in English
• Australian Literature
• English studies in India
• American Novel
• A survey course in 20th Century Canadian Literature
• Contemporary Indian Literature in English Translation
• Comparative Literature : Theory and Practice
• Indian Folk Literature

Hello Aspirant,

The syllabus for entrance examination for MA english literature is not same for all universities but it is similar. The subjects based on which the exam will be held are listed below

• Language and grammar
• Literary terms and concepts
• Comprehension and writing

History of English literature is a very prominent subject along with grammar. I would suggest that you refer books like 'history of English literature by Edward Albert '. And try to read classics as well as plays. Learning about Literary movements will also be deeply helpful. Hope this helps and Good luck.

Hello Aspirant,

Here is the list of subjects for MA English Literature:

• African/African American English Studies
• American Literature
• British Literature 1
• British Literature 2
• British Literature 3 (Victorian Age to Modern Period)
• Common Wealth Literature
• English Language
• Indian Writing in English
• Literary Theory
• Methods of Teaching English
• Shakespeare

You may also check this link:

https://dqxeclau.top/courses/ma-in-english

Hope this helps!

All the best!

Hello aspirant,

You have not mentioned the university you want admission in. Bachelor's of arts if offered by many universities all over India. It will be helpful if you specify the question.

Though, English literature is a part of BA course. This subject is included in almost all programmes. Some of the study material like notes, readings etc are provided by the college, rest you can issue from library if available or simply purchase the referred books.

To know about the fees, kindly mention the university.

I hope this information helps you.

Hello,

M.A English is basically a 2-year post-graduate course of English language and literature. The course covers English literary studies, theories, criticism and pedagogy, all in the form of theory.

The eligibility criteria for M.A in English literature is same in almost all the   Universities in India. The eligibility criteria for MA English Course includes is Graduation in any course from a recognized university  with a Minimum  of 45% or 50% marks.

To get admission in top colleges and universities to pursue M.A English course in India, graduate students have to take the MA English Entrance exam as well. It is compulsory. But  there is a possibility of direct admissions in this course in few universities and colleges and the admissions are done on the basis of merit of the students.

For Colleges in this Course, Please refer the below link,

https://university.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-ma-in-english-universities-in-india

Hope this will be helpful, All The Best!!!

Hello Aspirant,

Sorry to say nut Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Doesn't offer BA in English Language. Though it offers BA in languages like Korean, japanese, pushto, sanskrit, etc. And post graduation courses in many different subjects.

You can also check this link for confirming: https://university.careers360.com/articles/jnu-courses

Also, best English Literature Colleges in India :

https://university.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-ba(hons)-in-english-degree-colleges-in-india

Hope this answer helps you!

Dear student,

If you are very interested in giving your English study to a new height then it can be a good career option for you. But for the current scenario of employability, I suggest you to do this along with some other courses which provides the job very easily. See, there will be lot of options opened if you have a degree of English literature too but this something which will not take all your all time and energy, so you can go for something else in parallel too.

Below I am mentioning you some scopes that English Literature can yield:-

• Media & Journalism
• Teaching and Academic careers
• Advertising and PR works
• Publishing/Digital Publishing
• Writer/Technical writer
• Editor and Proofreader
• Human Resources Specialist

Not only the above mentioned, there are some other career options too which can be achieved if you are doing the courses of it along with it or you have knowledge of that field.

Below I am mentioning few of those options.

• Public Sector Roles
• Business, Finance and Accounting
• Careers in Administrative/Law field

I hope this answer helps you.

Feel free to connect me in comment section for further discussion related to it.

All the very best!