DU MA English Admission Notification 2017 – Syllabus, Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria & Question Paper
Table of Contents
- DU MA English Admission 2017 Important Dates
- Eligibility Criteria of DU MA English Entrance Test and Direct Admission
- Seat Distribution in MA English DU
- DU MA English Entrance Test Syllabus 2017
- Participating DU Colleges in MA English Admission 2017:
- How to Apply for MA English Admission 2017?
- Contact Delhi University for MA English Admission 2017
ALERT: DU MA English entrance exam date is 4th July 2017 from 8 am to 10 am. Check out schedule here: http://admission.du.ac.in/upload_pg2017/site/ENTRANCEEXAMINATIONSCHEDULE-2017.pdf
On 12th June 2017 evening, Delhi University had started DU MA English Admissions 2017 online registration. The last date to application is 22nd June 2017.
After fumbling and delaying over the dates and announcements, DU finally have announced online registrations. Moreover, earlier there was a news that DU is going to conduct all entrance exam online. But later DU rolled back to pen and paper mode.
In this notification, we have included all important details related to online registration, eligibility, syllabus and preparation strategy. We have also included DU MA English entrance previous year question paper, which no other website or institute has.
Read this notification thoroughly before applying for DU MA English. If you’ve any queries or questions, feel free to use comment box below.
DU MA English Admission 2017 Important Dates
DU MA English online registration start date: 12th June 2017
Last date to register: 22nd June 2017
DU MA English Entrance Test 2017: 4th July 2017 from 8 am to 10 am
Result dates: 7th to 12th July 2017
Group Discussion and Personal Interviews (if any): 12th to 14th July 2017
First Admission List Announcement: 16th July 2017
Admission Fee Deposit Date: 18th July 2017
Commencement of Classes: 20th July 2017
This time DU had given only 10 days to register. Last year students had almost a month to apply.
Find the official notification for DU MA English Entrance dates and other relevant details here.
Eligibility Criteria of DU MA English Entrance Test and Direct Admission
There are two ways you can get admission into DU MA English programme. The first is MA English entrance test and the second one is direct admission. In both cases, MA English entrance test is mandatory.
You have to meet following eligibility criteria in order to apply for DU MA English entrance test 2017.
- Minimum 50 percent in Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University
- Minimum 45 percent in BA Honors degree from a recognized University
For the direct DU MA English admission, you need to meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Minimum 60 percent in BA English Honors from Delhi University
Seat Distribution in MA English DU
We have provided the DU MA English Admission seat distribution below:
Total seats in DU MA English: 425
Admission through entrance mode:
Total Seats: 213
General: 107
OBC: 58
SC: 32
ST: 16
Admission through merit mode:
Total Seats: 212
General: 107
OBC: 57
SC: 32
ST: 16
DU MA English Entrance Test Syllabus 2017
Last year Delhi University changed the pattern of MA English entrance to complete objective based. Therefore, the question paper difficulty level has gone up.
We have provided the brief overview of the MA English entrance test syllabus below:
Total marks: 100 marks
Pattern: Multiple choice questions/objective type
Mode: offline/pen or pencil
Total questions: 100 (approx.)
Total duration: 90 minutes
Syllabus:
- English Comprehension and Critical Passage Readings
- History of English from Chaucer to Contemporary age
- Literary Theory and Criticism
For previous year MA English Entrance question paper, visit this link.
Participating DU Colleges in MA English Admission 2017:
There are total of 10 colleges from Main North Campus, 8 colleges from South campus and NCWEB that offer seats in MA English. The lists are given below:
Main North Campus:
- Daulat Ram College
- Hans Raj College
- Hindu College
- Indraprastha College
- Kirori Mal College
- Miranda House
- Ramjas College
- SGTB Khalsa College
- St. Stephen College
- Janki Devi Memorial College
South Campus:
- Zakir Hussain College
- Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College
- Deshbandhu College
- Dyal Singh College
- Gargi College
- Jesus and Mary College
- Lady Shri Ram College
- Sri Venkateswara College
NCWEB: Non Collegiate Women’s Education Board
How to Apply for MA English Admission 2017?
Below, we have provided step by step application process:
- Visit this DU admission link: http://admission.du.ac.in/pg2017/index.php/site/login
- Click on ‘Register’ tab above
- Register for the ID and Password
- Login to fill up the application form
- Upload your signature, photo, mark sheets and certificates, and other relevant documents
- Pay the registration fee online
- Take print out of the application
Contact Delhi University for MA English Admission 2017
Address: Delhi University, North Campus, Faculty of Arts Building
Phone: 011 27667725/1281/1282/1283
Address: Delhi University, South Campus, Faculty of Arts Building
Phone: 011 24107772/24116938
Website: http://www.du.ac.in/index.php?page=m-a-english
Faculty Website: http://englishdu.ac.in/
Learning Skills
Is there negative marking for the MA English entrance exam in DU?
Yes last time there was negative marking. But this time, we are not sure.
I m unable to find previous year question paper. Please provide me that
Visit this link to view DU MA English Entrance previous year question paper: https://learningskillsindia.com/pg-entrance/ma-english-entrance-previous-year-question-papers
I have a supplymentry in my bachelor degree in history 1st paper….can i apply for ma english entrance test.plz guide me
By ‘Supplementary’ you mean that you have back in your 1st paper. Then no, you cannot apply as you don’t qualify for minimum eligibility criteria. Which is – 50 percent minimum required in bachelor’s degree to apply for MA English Entrance exam.
I am studying through ignou, doing BA English.
Can I get admission in MA English in DU regular,?
My final year exams are in december, so can you tell me how to apply and when to?
Yes, you can. Provided you fulfill eligibility criteria for MA English entrance exam in DU.
I am studying BA Program with English and Philosophy discipline. I wish to pursue MA in English.I have options for GE which are history (cultural diversity of India) and FT(baking technology). With FT I can score good marks which will enhance my overall grade for graduation.
Would I still have eligibility for MA English? (If I don’t take up History to complement with)
Yes, it won’t make any difference because you need graduation from a recognized university to be eligible for MA English Entrance at DU. However, you will need to meet minimum marks criteria as per your category.
Where can I get study materials for M.A.english entrance of Delhi University.
You could purchase history of English and Literary criticism books in our store here: https://learningskillsindia.com/store/shop/
Entrance mein grammar hogi ya nii
DU MA English Entrance rarely has questions on Grammar or Language.
Is there negative marking
How many we need to qualify m a entrance
I have got 147 marks and 136 rank in DUET 2018 for MA English. What are the chances for admission in DU?
Sir jinka result nhi aaya ho last yearr ka kya wo bhi apply kr skte h entrance exam ke liye i mean form fill krne ki date june me h or result august me declare hoga
Yes, result awaited students can apply for MA English entrance exam.