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PGHumanities & social sciencesFull time

M.A. in Comparative Indian Literature

at Delhi University (DU) · M.A.

Duration
2 yrs
Seats
50
Total fee
₹90,160 to ₹6.94 L
Entrance exam
CUET-PG
Regulator
UGC

Eligibility at a glance

Entrance exams accepted

Fees

Fee breakdown for M.A. in Comparative Indian Literature
Tuition₹360 to ₹1,40,013
Hostel₹75,960 to ₹4,89,064
One-time₹60 to ₹16,609
Other₹13,780 to ₹48,586
Total₹90,160 to ₹6,94,272

The total includes hostel and one-time charges.

As published by the institute; confirm with its admissions office. All fees at Delhi University

Full eligibility (official wording)

Eligibility in Entrance CategoryB.A. examination of University of Delhi or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto with at least three papers in any Indian Language or English. 55% marks or above or equivalent grade.M.A. in any Indian Language or English from Delhi University or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto. 50% marks or above or equivalent grade.Any graduate of the University of Delhi or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto provided the candidate passes in a qualifying test which would be organized by the Department to test the candidate's aptitude for basic Knowledge of Indian Literature. 55% marks or above or equivalent grade.Eligibility in Merit CategoryB.A. (Hons) in any Indian Language or English or Comparative Literature of the University of Delhi or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto. 55% marks or above or equivalent grade.B.A. (Hons.) in any Indian Language or English or Comparative Literature of University of Delhi or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto. 50% marks or above or equivalent grade.

What you’ll study

Typical outline for MA; the institute’s own syllabus may differ.

Advanced disciplinary theory, research methods, seminars, electives, dissertation, and independent reading.

Skills4

  • Advanced writing
  • Research
  • Analysis
  • Teaching preparation

Career paths5

  • Education
  • Research
  • Media
  • Policy
  • Civil services

Higher education3

  • Ph.D.
  • B.Ed.
  • M.Phil where applicable

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