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B.A. (Hons) English Program

About the Program Program-Icon

The ICFAI University, Tripura offers three years full time BA-English (Hons) Program. A degree in English Honours provides large scope of career options. Beside the teaching field, one can also venture into journalism, writing, editing, Civil Services, MBA etc.

Eligibility : Program-Icon

Pass in Class XII (any discipline) with 40% and above marks in English. English medium students preferred.

Duration Program-Icon

Three Years

Advanced Studies in English Literature (Specialization)

American Literature, Indian Literature, Contemporary Literature, World Literature, North-East Literature, Literature of Cross- Borders.

Elective Courses

Sociology, Education, Political Science, Psychology.

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Program Structure

Year-I

Semester-I

Semester-II

  • English Language Skills- I
  • Elective-I
  • Elective-II
  • Anglo Saxon to Medieval Period & Literary Types
  • History of English Language, Rhetoric & Prosody
  • English Language Skills- II
  • Elective-I
  • Elective-II
  • Renaissance and Elizabethan Age
  • Indian English Literature-I

Year-II

Semester III

Semester-IV

  • The Age of Milton & Restoration Period
  • Indian English Literature-II
  • Elective-I
  • Elective-II
  • Foreign Language
  • Neo-Classical & Transition Age
  • Romantic Age
  • Elective-I
  • Elective-II
  • Introduction to Computers

Year-III

Semester-V

Semester-VI

  • Victorian Age
  • 18th & 19th Century Fiction and Non- Fiction
  • Linguistics & Phonetics
  • Advanced Studies in English Literature (specialization))
  • Choice Based Credit System (from any other domain)
  • 20th Century Literature
  • Literary Criticism & Critical Appreciation
  • Basics of Literary Theory
  • Environmental Studies
  • Project

Note: The program structure may change marginally. The specific details will be given in the Student Handbook.

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the full-time BA English(Hons), BA Psychology (Hons), B.Sc Physics (Hons), B.Sc Chemistry (Hons), B.Sc Mathematics (Hons), B.Lib. I.Sc, MA English, M.A Psychology, M.Sc Physics, M.Sc Chemistry, M.Sc Mathematics, M.Lib.I.Sc and M.Lib.I.Sc integrated programs offered by the ICFAI University, Tripura. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

  • Pass in Bachelor of Library Science or Bachelor of Library Information Science
  • Final year students in respective qualifying examinations awaiting results can also apply.
  • Final year students who have not received the original certificates from the Universities/Boards by July 29, 2023 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination and obtaining minimum required marks mentioned above. The registration of the applicants not meeting the eligibility criteria by October 31, 2023 will be cancelled. In such cases, admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.

The selection of applicants for all programs is on the basis of merit through application and interview. However, for MBA Programs, students need to appear for the “ICFAI University Tripura Admission Test”. For details please refer prospectus. While evaluating applicants for admission, due weightage is given to academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.

  • The applicants will have to go through a personal interview at the campus. This is to determine the applicants’ attitude and motivation to pursue the program.
  • Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of interview. The original certificates will be returned after verification.
  • The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process. All the selected applicants will be required to pay the admission fee after selection.

  • There shall be a special provision for admission of applicants belonging to the State of Tripura in any course of ICFAI University, Tripura or in a constituent college, affiliated college, regional centre or study centre within the State of Tripura, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the applicants meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above.
  • Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to applicants belonging to Open Category.

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application form for admission.

Application Form

  • Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
  • Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
  • Provide all available information under appropriate sections.
  • Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  • Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.
  • Students can buy the prospectus by remitting ₹ 500 through online or by cash.

Applicants have to enclose Attested Copies of Certificates: Applicants have to enclose self attested copies of the following certificates

  • Date of Birth Certificate /Class X Certificate
  • Marks sheets of Class XII/ Degree certificate (as may be applicable)
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities

The completed Application Form for Admissions may be submitted or sent to the University at:

The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University Tripura,

University Campus, Agartala-Simna Road, P.O. Kamalghat, Mohanpur, Agartala-799 210, Tripura (West),

Phone: 0381-2865752/62, Fax: 0381-2865754,

Toll-free: 1 800 345 3673

WhatsApp : 91-6909879797

E-mail : admissions@iutripura.edu.in

WebSite: www.iutripura.edu.in

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/iutripura

FEE SCHEDULE

Fee comprises of Admission Fee, Program Fee, Caution Deposit (Refundable) and Hostel fee as per the details mentioned below:

Admission Fee

All candidates have to pay an admission fee of Rs. 20,000 for BA English(Hons), BA Psychology(Hons), B.Sc Physics(Hons), B.Sc Chemistry (Hons), B.Sc Mathematics (Hons), B.Lib.I.Sc, MA English, MA Psychology, M.Sc Chemistry, M.Sc Physics, M.Sc Mathematics, M.Lib.I.Sc and M.Lib.I.Sc Integrated programs towards the confirmation of admission.

Program Fee

Students should pay the fee mentioned in the table below at the beginning of each semester as per the due dates indicated in the Student Handbook.

Particulars B.A. (Hons) English Program
Domicile Non Domicile
Fee Per Semester (Rs.) 25,000 27,000
Total Program Fee (Rs.) 1,50,000 1,62,000

Domicile: Students belonging to the North-East States@;
Non-Domicile: Students from States other than North-East States.
@ (North East States: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura).

Additional Fee:
Student Activity Fund: Rs.1,000 to be charged in the 1st year 2nd semester (One-time payment)
Alumni Fee: Rs. 1,000 to be paid in two installment (Rs. 500 each) by the final year students in their last 2 semester.
(Note: Student Activity Fund and Alumni Fee will not be applicable for certificate programs.)

All students are required to pay a caution deposit of Rs. 10,000 along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest and after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the program.

Transportation facility is provided from city to campus on payment basis.

Hostel facility is available within the campus. Students will be required to pay the hostel fee as mentioned in the following table:

Hostel Accommodation per semester  Rs. 17,000 per semester for 1st year. Subsequent years fee will be communicated before the commencement of the academic year.
Hostel Deposit (Refundable)  Rs. 10,000
Mess Charges Actual cost will be work out in consultation with Mess Committee.

Remittance

All payments can be made by using Credit/Debit card or by Internet Banking. Students can also pay by way of Bank Demand Draft drawn on Scheduled Bank in favor of “The ICFAI University, Tripura - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Agartala, Tripura.

Admission Calendar

B.A. (Hons) English Program
Last Date for submission of completed application forms July 28, 2023
Last date of Admission/ Registration July 31, 2023
Registration August 1-5, 2023
Commencement of regular classes August 7, 2023