DU MA English Entrance 2018 – Syllabus, Important Dates, Exam Pattern, Application Process and More
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Important Dates – DU MA English Entrance 2018
- Eligibility Criteria for DU MA English Entrance 2018
- DU MA English Entrance 2018 – Total Seats and Seat Distribution
- Exam Pattern of DU MA English Entrance 2018
- Syllabus for DU MA English Entrance 2018
- DU MA English Entrance 2018 Application Process
- Contact Delhi University for DU MA English Entrance 2018
DU MA English Entrance 2018 online registration recently announced on 18th May 2018 for Delhi University’s MA English course. The MA English programme is one of the most popular PG course at Delhi University. Therefore, thousands of students apply for it each year for just few hundred seats.
In India, if you want to pursue PG course in English Literature then Delhi University has to be on the top of your target list. However, the competition for securing a seat is extremely high. Hence, you require effective planning and preparation to crack the exam and get the top rank.
But, before you jump the gun. You will need to get the complete information around DU MA English Entrance 2018. That includes syllabus details, important dates, exam pattern, application and other relevant information.
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Important Dates – DU MA English Entrance 2018
Registration Start Date: 18th May 2018
Last Date to Apply: 7th June 2018
DU MA English Entrance 2018 Date: 20th June 2018 (Wednesday) from 8 to 10 am
MA English 1st Admission List: 4th July 2018
Document verification, approval and fee payment: 4th to 6th July 2018
2nd Admission List: 10th July 2018
Doc verification, approval and fee payment: 10th to 12th July 2018
3rd Admission List: 16th July 2018
Verification, approval and fee payment: 16th to 18th July 2018
Classes start from: 20th July 2018
Eligibility Criteria for DU MA English Entrance 2018
There are two ways admissions are offered to MA English programme at Delhi University. The first, which is also compulsory for all, is the entrance mode. The second mode is direct merit-based admission entry to MA English course.
MA English Entrance based admission 2018
- Minimum 45 percent (for OBC 40%) in BA English Honors from Delhi University
- Or, at least 50 percent (for OBC 45%) in any Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in India
- For SC, ST and PwD minimum passing marks in the qualifying examination.
- Minimum passing marks in DU MA English Entrance 2018 is 30%, 27% for OBC and for PwD, SC, and ST no minimum marks.
Direct Admission (Merit-Based) for DU MA English Entrance 2018
- Minimum 60% marks in BA English Honors (54% for OBC from Delhi University 2015 onward.
- Seats reserved for SC, ST, and PwD will be offered in the order of merit list for respective categories.
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DU MA English Entrance 2018 – Total Seats and Seat Distribution
DU MA English Programme Regular
Total seats: 309
Admission Through Entrance – Seat Distribution
Total seats: 155
General: 78
OBC: 42
SC: 23
ST: 12
Direct Admission – Seat Distribution
Total seats: 154
General: 78
OBC: 41
SC: 23
ST: 12
DU MA English Programme NCWEB
Total seats: 112
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Exam Pattern of DU MA English Entrance 2018
The DU MA English Entrance 2018 will be the complete objective exam (which will have multiple-type-questions). Hence, you will need to prepare for it effectively with detailed study in order to crack it.
Following are the details of MA English Entrance exam:
Maximum marks: 100
Type: MCQ (multiple type questions)
Mode: pen or pencil
Questions: 100
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Syllabus for DU MA English Entrance 2018
The majority of the questions for Delhi University’s MA English Entrance 2018 exam will come from following:
– Unseen passage and comprehension
– The History of English – from Chaucer to Current
– Literary Theory and Criticism
DU MA English Entrance 2018 Application Process
We have provided step-by-step application process to apply for DU MA English Entrance below:
- Visit this link: http://admission.du.ac.in/pg2018/index.php/site/login
- Click on “New User Registration” just below the login form
- Fill in the relevant details accurately
- Review and submit the form
- You will receive the confirmation message, click the button in it to confirm
- Go back to the above link again, this time use your ID and Password (refer to 4th step)
- Now start your application process
- Fill in the application form, and upload signature, photo, and scanned documents
- Review and then submit it
- Pay the application fee online
- The application process ends here
Note: if you are applying for more than 2 courses then for each course you will have to register separately and application form.
Contact Delhi University for DU MA English Entrance 2018
Timings: 10 am to 5 pm (Monday to Friday)
Address: Room No. 5, Conference Room Near Gate No. 4, North Campus, Delhi University, Delhi-07
Phone: 011 27667092
For payment related queries contact ICICI Bank: 7982991983, 8967657510
For technical queries contact: du.pg.grievance2018@gmail.com
Department website: http://englishdu.ac.in
Best Books recommended for MA English Entrance preparation
Modern Literary Criticism
History of English Literature
A History of Literary Criticism
Literary Criticism from Plato to the Present
Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory
A Glossary of Literary Terms