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MA English Program

About the Program Program-Icon

ICFAI University Tripura offers two years full-time MA English Program. This degree aims to provide graduates with a wide range of transferable skills, which are important in many career fields. Students will develop the art of thinking independently, able to express clearly in both oral & written form, to summarize and precise, to condense facts, ideas and arguments, to write reports, to present information effectively and to work as part of a team.

Duration Program-Icon

2 Years

Eligibility : Program-Icon

Pass in Graduation with 45% and above marks in English (40% in case of SC/ST/OBC).

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Program Structure

YEAR-I
Semester-I Semester-II
  • Medieval to Elizabethan Literature
  • Post Shakespearean to Puritan Literature
  • Restoration to Neo-classical Literature
  • Professional Communication
  • Introduction to Computers
  • Romantic and Victorian Poetry
  • Modern & Post-Modern Literature
  • Literary Criticism-I
  • Indian Writing in English
  • Foreign Language
YEAR-II
Semester-III Semester-IV
  • Literary Theory – I
  • American Literature – I
  • Linguistics – I
  • Literary Criticism-II
  • Specialization-I
  • Literary Theory – II
  • American Literature – II
  • Linguistics – II
  • Specialization - II
  • Dissertation

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

Elective

Postcolonial Literature, Classical Indian Literature, Performative Literature, Translation Studies, North-East Literature, Computational Linguistics, Cultural Studies, Gender & Literature, Sociolinguistics, Popular Literature, Comparative Literature, ELT and Stylistics, Folk & Oral Literature, Regional Literature, Literature in Films, Literature of Cross- Borders, Digital Literature, South-Asia as a Linguistics Area.

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 Graduation with 45% and above marks in English (40% in case of SC/ ST/ OBC)
  • 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 MA (English)
Domicile Non Domicile
Fee Per Semester (Rs.) 26,000 28,000
Total Program Fee (Rs.) 1,04,000 1,12,000

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.

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

MA 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