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PGHumanities & social sciencesFull time

M.A. in Linguistics

at Jawaharlal Nehru University · M.A.

Duration
2 yrs
Seats
39
Total fee
₹1,652
Entrance exam
CUET-PG
Regulator
UGC

Eligibility at a glance

Key conditions

  • Passed Bachelor’s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of education with the mentioned marks from a recognized University/Institute

Entrance exams accepted

Fees

Fee breakdown for M.A. in Linguistics
Tuition₹432
Hostel₹1,065
One-time₹50
Other₹105
Total₹1,652

The total includes hostel and one-time charges.

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

Full eligibility (official wording)

Candidates must have passed Bachelor’s degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of education with the mentioned marks from a recognized University/Institute.

(Mentioned OBC category relaxation is for OBC: Non Creamy Layer candidates).

SC/ST and Person with Disability (PWD) candidates who have passed the qualifying examination irrespective of their percentage of marks are eligible to appear in the Entrance Examination.

Graduation: 50%

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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