M.A in English is a post graduate course in English language and literature. The course covers English literary studies, theories, criticism and pedagogy, all in the form of theory.
This 2- year long course is offered in India at an average annual fee ranging between INR 50 ,000 and 3 Lacs. The amount varies according to the different institute providing this course.
The minimum eligibility for admission to the course is a Bachelor’s of Arts qualification, preferably in English (Hons), completed from a recognized institute. The mode of admission is both merit and entrance exam- based.
The average salary offered in India to successful postgraduates of the course ranges between INR 3 and 8 Lacs, annually, depending on the candidate’s expertise and the reputation of the institute of post- graduation.
| MA Colleges In Tamil Nadu | MA Colleges In Kerala | MA Colleges In Uttar Pradesh | MA Colleges In Maharashtra | 
Job positions such as English Trainer, English Translator, Junior Parliamentary Reporter (English), English Teacher, English Faculty, Content Writer, Stenographer etc. are offered to such postgraduates.
Tabulated below are some major highlights of the course.
| Name of the course | Master of Arts in English | 
| Course Level | Postgraduate | 
| Duration | 2 years, full- time | 
| Stream | Literature | 
| Examination Type | Semester System/ Yearly | 
| Eligibility | Graduation degree in English with minimum 60% marks in aggregate | 
| Admission Process | Either by merit or through entrance tests | 
| Average Course Fee | INR 50K to 3 Lacs | 
| Average Starting Salary | INR 3 to 8 Lacs | 
| Area of Work | Publications, Colleges and Universities | 
This is a full-time 2- year long course, divided into any of semesters or years. Colleges having the semester system in place conducts examinations after every semester, while those having the annual system conduct them at the end of each year.
The course is a combination of modern and ancient English literature, consisting of three main areas of focus, i.e. Prose, Poetry and Drama. The course includes literature by not just England writers, but from all over the world, such as Irish, Scottish, Polish, American and Welsh. Cultural, political and historical contexts of English and linguistics are explored on an advanced level.
| MA Colleges In Punjab | MA Colleges In West Bengal | MA Colleges In Haryana | MA Colleges In Madhya Pradesh | 
Given below is a list of universities offering the course along with their locations, eligibility criteria, admission procedures and fees charged by them.
| NAME OF THE COLLEGE | CITY | AVERAGE FEES | 
|---|---|---|
| Lady Shriram College | New Delhi | INR 50 K | 
| Stephen's College | New Delhi | INR 30 K | 
| Christ University | Bangalore | INR 50-60 K | 
| Loyola College | Chennai | INR 70 K | 
| Fergusson College | Pune | INR 60 K | 
| Xavier's College of Arts and Commerce | Mumbai | INR 50 K | 
| K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce | Mumbai | INR 40-60 K | 
| Symbiosis Society's College of Arts & Commerce | Pune | INR 1.5 Lacs | 
| Hans raj College | New Delhi | INR 30-50 k | 
Admission to the course is based on the merit obtained by the candidate at the level of graduation. A few colleges conduct their own entrance examinations followed by rounds of group discussion and personal interview.
Upon successful completion of Master of Arts in English, postgraduates may go for:
(Exams for lectureship: UGC-NET, all the State- level qualifying exams)
The different areas of employment that can be explored by such postgraduates are:
Listed here are some of the popular job positions offered to successful postgraduates of the discipline with the corresponding job descriptions and salaries offered:

| JOB POSITION | JOB DESCRIPTION | AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY | 
|---|---|---|
| English translator | To work with businesses, handle technical, legal and scientific written material including letters, reports, articles, books etc. Their work includes reading documents, writing and editing copies, preparing summaries. | INR 4.5 Lacs | 
| Content writer | To write a variety of unique material for websites, blogs, social media, online and newspaper/ magazine articles. They also assist marketing teams in development of engaging content that can be used in marketing or advertising campaigns | INR 2.8 Lacs | 
| English Teacher | To develop English language arts curriculum, working within the parameters of State and local requirements, and provide diagnostic feedback | INR 3.3 Lacs | 
| Editor | To prepare, rewrite and edit copies to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work, read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax. | INR 3.5 Lacs | 
| English proofreading | To read copies and transcripts and ensure that there are no spelling, grammatical or typographical errors. They work for publishers, newspapers and other places that rely on perfect grammar in printing | INR 2.1 Lacs | 
| Stenographer | To works in the courtroom and transcribe spoken words by typing them into a steno machine, a kind of shorthand typewriter. Fast and accurate typing skills are vital for the job. | INR 2.68 Lacs | 
Given here is a semester- wise breakup of the course’s syllabus.
			SEMESTER 1 | 
		|
| SL. NO. | SUBJECTS | 
| 1 | Literature in English:1550 – 1660 (Part 1) | 
| 2 | Literature in English: 1660 – 1798 (Part 1) | 
| 3 | Literature in English: 1798 – 1914 (Part 1) | 
| 4 | Literature in English: 1914 – 2000 (Part 1) | 
| 5 | Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction (Part 1) | 
| 7 | Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction (Part 1) | 
| 8 | Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction (Part 1) | 
			SEMESTER 2 | 
		|
| SL. NO. | SUBJECTS | 
| 1 | Literature in English:1550 – 1660 (Part 2) | 
| 2 | Literature in English: 1660 – 1798 (Part 2) | 
| 3 | Literature in English: 1798 – 1914 (Part 2) | 
| 4 | Literature in English: 1914 – 2000 (Part 2) | 
| 5 | Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction (Part 2) | 
| 7 | Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction (Part 2) | 
| 8 | Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction (Part 2) | 
			SEMESTER 3 | 
		|
| SL. NO. | SUBJECTS | 
| 1 | Critical Theory (Part 1) | 
| 2 | American Literature (Part 1) | 
| 3 | Indian Writing in English (Part 1) | 
| 4 | (Opt. I) Colonial and Post- Colonial Studies (Part 1) (Opt. II) English Language (Part 1) | 
| 5 | (Opt. I) Literature and Philosophy (Part 1) (Opt. II) Literature and Gender (Part I) (Opt. III) New Literatures (Part 1) | 
			SEMESTER 4 | 
		|
| SL. NO. | SUBJECTS | 
| 1 | Critical Theory (Part 2) | 
| 2 | American Literature (Part 2) | 
| 3 | Indian Writing in English (Part 2) | 
| 4 | (Opt. I) Colonial and Post- Colonial Studies (Part 2) (Opt. II) English Language (Part 2) | 
| 5 | (Opt. I) Literature and Philosophy (Part 2) (Opt. II) Literature and Gender (Part 2) (Opt. III) New Literatures (Part 2) | 
Students are required to submit a thesis of more than 2000 words in the duration of their fourth or last semester.
Course Duration
2 YearsTuition Fees
4.68 K1 Year Fees
12.47 KTotal Fees
24.93 K| Year | 1 | 2 | 
|---|---|---|
| Total Year Wise fees | ₹12,465 | ₹12,465 | 
| Total Fees | ₹12465 | ₹12465 | 
| Tuition fees | ₹4680 | ₹4680 | 
| other fee | ₹7785 | ₹7785 | 
M.A in English is a post graduate course in English language and literature. The course covers English literary studies, theories, criticism and pedagogy, all in the form of theory.
This 2- year long course is offered in India at an average annual fee ranging between INR 50 ,000 and 3 Lacs. The amount varies according to the different institute providing this course.
The minimum eligibility for admission to the course is a Bachelor’s of Arts qualification, preferably in English (Hons), completed from a recognized institute. The mode of admission is both merit and entrance exam- based.
The average salary offered in India to successful postgraduates of the course ranges between INR 3 and 8 Lacs, annually, depending on the candidate’s expertise and the reputation of the institute of post- graduation.
| MA Colleges In Tamil Nadu | MA Colleges In Kerala | MA Colleges In Uttar Pradesh | MA Colleges In Maharashtra | 
Job positions such as English Trainer, English Translator, Junior Parliamentary Reporter (English), English Teacher, English Faculty, Content Writer, Stenographer etc. are offered to such postgraduates.
Tabulated below are some major highlights of the course.
| Name of the course | Master of Arts in English | 
| Course Level | Postgraduate | 
| Duration | 2 years, full- time | 
| Stream | Literature | 
| Examination Type | Semester System/ Yearly | 
| Eligibility | Graduation degree in English with minimum 60% marks in aggregate | 
| Admission Process | Either by merit or through entrance tests | 
| Average Course Fee | INR 50K to 3 Lacs | 
| Average Starting Salary | INR 3 to 8 Lacs | 
| Area of Work | Publications, Colleges and Universities | 
This is a full-time 2- year long course, divided into any of semesters or years. Colleges having the semester system in place conducts examinations after every semester, while those having the annual system conduct them at the end of each year.
The course is a combination of modern and ancient English literature, consisting of three main areas of focus, i.e. Prose, Poetry and Drama. The course includes literature by not just England writers, but from all over the world, such as Irish, Scottish, Polish, American and Welsh. Cultural, political and historical contexts of English and linguistics are explored on an advanced level.
| MA Colleges In Punjab | MA Colleges In West Bengal | MA Colleges In Haryana | MA Colleges In Madhya Pradesh | 
Given below is a list of universities offering the course along with their locations, eligibility criteria, admission procedures and fees charged by them.
| NAME OF THE COLLEGE | CITY | AVERAGE FEES | 
|---|---|---|
| Lady Shriram College | New Delhi | INR 50 K | 
| Stephen's College | New Delhi | INR 30 K | 
| Christ University | Bangalore | INR 50-60 K | 
| Loyola College | Chennai | INR 70 K | 
| Fergusson College | Pune | INR 60 K | 
| Xavier's College of Arts and Commerce | Mumbai | INR 50 K | 
| K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce | Mumbai | INR 40-60 K | 
| Symbiosis Society's College of Arts & Commerce | Pune | INR 1.5 Lacs | 
| Hans raj College | New Delhi | INR 30-50 k | 
Admission to the course is based on the merit obtained by the candidate at the level of graduation. A few colleges conduct their own entrance examinations followed by rounds of group discussion and personal interview.
Upon successful completion of Master of Arts in English, postgraduates may go for:
(Exams for lectureship: UGC-NET, all the State- level qualifying exams)
The different areas of employment that can be explored by such postgraduates are:
Listed here are some of the popular job positions offered to successful postgraduates of the discipline with the corresponding job descriptions and salaries offered:

| JOB POSITION | JOB DESCRIPTION | AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY | 
|---|---|---|
| English translator | To work with businesses, handle technical, legal and scientific written material including letters, reports, articles, books etc. Their work includes reading documents, writing and editing copies, preparing summaries. | INR 4.5 Lacs | 
| Content writer | To write a variety of unique material for websites, blogs, social media, online and newspaper/ magazine articles. They also assist marketing teams in development of engaging content that can be used in marketing or advertising campaigns | INR 2.8 Lacs | 
| English Teacher | To develop English language arts curriculum, working within the parameters of State and local requirements, and provide diagnostic feedback | INR 3.3 Lacs | 
| Editor | To prepare, rewrite and edit copies to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work, read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax. | INR 3.5 Lacs | 
| English proofreading | To read copies and transcripts and ensure that there are no spelling, grammatical or typographical errors. They work for publishers, newspapers and other places that rely on perfect grammar in printing | INR 2.1 Lacs | 
| Stenographer | To works in the courtroom and transcribe spoken words by typing them into a steno machine, a kind of shorthand typewriter. Fast and accurate typing skills are vital for the job. | INR 2.68 Lacs | 
Given here is a semester- wise breakup of the course’s syllabus.
			SEMESTER 1 | 
		|
| SL. NO. | SUBJECTS | 
| 1 | Literature in English:1550 – 1660 (Part 1) | 
| 2 | Literature in English: 1660 – 1798 (Part 1) | 
| 3 | Literature in English: 1798 – 1914 (Part 1) | 
| 4 | Literature in English: 1914 – 2000 (Part 1) | 
| 5 | Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction (Part 1) | 
| 7 | Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction (Part 1) | 
| 8 | Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction (Part 1) | 
			SEMESTER 2 | 
		|
| SL. NO. | SUBJECTS | 
| 1 | Literature in English:1550 – 1660 (Part 2) | 
| 2 | Literature in English: 1660 – 1798 (Part 2) | 
| 3 | Literature in English: 1798 – 1914 (Part 2) | 
| 4 | Literature in English: 1914 – 2000 (Part 2) | 
| 5 | Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction (Part 2) | 
| 7 | Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction (Part 2) | 
| 8 | Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction (Part 2) | 
			SEMESTER 3 | 
		|
| SL. NO. | SUBJECTS | 
| 1 | Critical Theory (Part 1) | 
| 2 | American Literature (Part 1) | 
| 3 | Indian Writing in English (Part 1) | 
| 4 | (Opt. I) Colonial and Post- Colonial Studies (Part 1) (Opt. II) English Language (Part 1) | 
| 5 | (Opt. I) Literature and Philosophy (Part 1) (Opt. II) Literature and Gender (Part I) (Opt. III) New Literatures (Part 1) | 
			SEMESTER 4 | 
		|
| SL. NO. | SUBJECTS | 
| 1 | Critical Theory (Part 2) | 
| 2 | American Literature (Part 2) | 
| 3 | Indian Writing in English (Part 2) | 
| 4 | (Opt. I) Colonial and Post- Colonial Studies (Part 2) (Opt. II) English Language (Part 2) | 
| 5 | (Opt. I) Literature and Philosophy (Part 2) (Opt. II) Literature and Gender (Part 2) (Opt. III) New Literatures (Part 2) | 
Students are required to submit a thesis of more than 2000 words in the duration of their fourth or last semester.
Candidate must have Graduation from any recognized university with aptitude for theater.ii) Written & Performance Test for admission to M.A. I.
Admission through Aptitude Test & Written & Performance Test for admission to M.A.
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Having a few friends from both institutes I might be able to share some facts about both the institutes. Chemical Engineering at UICET is better than Chemical at Thapar University or CSE at CCET.
| Categories | Chemical Engineering at UICET | Chemical Engineering at Thapar University | CSE at CCET Chandigarh | 
| Course Fee | INR 70,079 | 13.23 lakh | 2.45 lakh | 
| Highest CTC | 18 LPA | 15 LPA | 12 LPA | 
| Average CTC | 6.31 LPA | 7 LPA | 4-5 LPA | 
| Recruiting Companies | Honeywell, Reliance, Pfizer, Piramal Healthcare, etc. | Reliance, GAIL, ONGC, GlaxoSmithKline, etc. | Infosys, Godrej, L&T, HCL, etc. | 
Your preference order should be Chemical Engineering at UICET> Chemical at Thapar University> CSE at CCET.
Panjab University is better. It is widely reputed in India and abroad. PU has a wonderful research environment. If you are interested in pursuing research interests, you will have access to good resources and facilities. PU boasts of world’s oldest particle accelerator - the Rochester-Chandigarh Cyclotron. The university has one of the best libraries in the nation.
Panjab University notable alumni list includes names such as Kalpana Chawla, Manmohan Singh, and Nuruddin Farah.
A few of my friends graduated from both the mentioned institutes and here are some insights regarding the institutes, based on their experience.
If you can afford the fee structure of Thapar university then surely go for it. Also, if you have a good rank then you must try other central government colleges of engineering in Punjab i.e NIT Jalandhar as well SLIET Longowal in district Sangrur, Punjab.
Here is a brief comparison of Punjab University and Thapar University.
| Particulars | Punjab University | Thapar University | 
| Total fees | 70.08 K - 4.26 L | 13.23 L | 
| Placement percent | 70% | 90% | 
| Highest salary | INR 20 LPA | INR 43 LPA | 
| Average salary | INR 7 LPA | INR 8 LPA | 
Else, if you want to take chances in the state government college then give priorities to PAU Ludhiana, GNDU Amritsar after that you can try for Punjabi University Patiala.
Punjab University is located in Chandigarh and there are many places to visit and things to do there on weekends. But then again after some visits, it will eventually become repetitive and except for a few places which are worthy of a second visit, you will eventually get bored. So here are some things you could try to do on weekends instead –
Lastly, you could also sleep in your own room and enjoy movies, TV shows, etc. on Netflix. This is the most common thing that youngsters do. If you are among those who like to keep their rooms clean, then you could do that on your weekends as well.
Panjab University provides excellent hostel facilities to its students with a secure accommodation.
Overall, the infrastructure of the hostels is surreal with lush greenery and open spaces.
One of my friends studied CSE at Punjabi University. I can share some details about why Punjabi University will be a good choice.
All the 3 universities are government-owned, thus have a good reputation. Punjab university is the oldest among the three. It has a very large campus. Punjabi University and Guru Nanak University, on the other hand, were established later on.
Yes, you can migrate from DAV College Chandigarh to PU main campus in your 2nd year of BA
You just need to know about the requirements for doing so. These could include: marks required or seats vacancy, etc.
The students involved in the youth elections will be able to guide you. Try getting a hold of a person who is a party member. He may be able to get you in, by admission or by referral.
Also note that there could be a slight chance that in PU, the reference required has to be powerful or influential.
Panjab University’s main campus only offers B.Sc(Hons). Admission is through PU-CET. The UG seats are also limited. For admission, you can fill the form online, by visiting the admission portal of the university.
DAV College is affiliated with Panjab University. Both B.Sc (Hons) and general (PCM) are available. Admission is based on merit as for which will be better, choose the institute based on your preference.
It entirely depends on which course you are choosing. However, overall DU is definitely better than PU and Jammu University.
The academics and faculty base are almost the same at these universities. However, academics are not the only influencing factor in the overall development of students. Curriculum, exposure, and other additional things also play crucial roles.
At DU, you will have great exposure. DU has many societies like dance society, fashion society, debating society, etc. If you have any passion, you can explore it at DU. The peer group at DU is also better.
If we speak generally, for the given institutes, your preference order should be DU>PU>Jammu University.
Having friends studying in both the institutes, I can assure you that among them Panjab University (PU) is better. CGC Landran is apparently a private institute mainly affiliated to PTU.
Now, considering various factors, both of them are compared below in a brief way,
| 
			 Institute  | 
			
			 Panjab University (PU)  | 
			
			 CGC Landran  | 
		
| 
			 Course Fees (1st Year)  | 
			
			 INR. 4.0 lakh (1st Year Fees)  | 
			
			 INR. 92,000 (1st Year Fees)  | 
		
| 
			 Highest CTC  | 
			
			 INR. 33 LPA  | 
			
			 INR. 35 LPA  | 
		
| 
			 Average CTC  | 
			
			 INR. 6 LPA  | 
			
			 4-5 LPA  | 
		
Thus, considering everything, it is suggested you go for PU rather than CGC Landran.
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