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Abhishek Dogra

Updated on 18th August, 2023 , 10 min read

PhD in English: Courses, Fees, Syllabus, Eligibility, Top Colleges, Scope & Salary 2023

A PhD in English is a three to six-year doctorate program that focuses on technical writing in prose, poetry, theater, and fiction as well as translations, international literature, and ancient literature. There are several job prospects for English PhD candidates in India and overseas in the humanities, social sciences, and arts. Graduates can begin their careers as a lecturer, professors, school teachers, private tutors, education consultants, vice principals, program managers, English teachers, language trainers, proofreaders, or customer support associates, among other positions.

PhD in English students must have earned their Masters's degrees in order to enroll in a PhD English course. Before applying for admission to a PhD in English, an M.A. in English or an M.Phil. is required. They should receive at least 50% of the possible points in their exams. Additionally, several colleges and universities accept job applications for English research positions. These roles are typically referred to as research fellows. This may serve as yet another entry point for a PhD English course. There are PhD entry exams at some universities.

PhD in English: Course Highlights

Why Pursue PhD in English?   

A PhD in English literature is a fantastic way to advance your abilities in critical thinking, cooperation, communication, independent research, and many other areas and discover more about your areas of interest, and get the skills you need to advance particular study topics significantly. 

Who should pursue PhD in English?

It's important to note that pursuing a PhD in English is a significant commitment, often requiring several years of research, academic writing, and critical analysis. Prospective PhD candidates should be passionate about their chosen area of study, dedicated to research, and have a strong desire to contribute to the academic and intellectual discourse within the field of English language and literature.

PhD in English: Duration

PhD in English is a three-year program. It deals to impart students with the required theoretical background and research skills where students research and comprehension of works published in the English language in various historical periods, from prehistoric times to the post-modern era.

PhD in English: Fees

Some of the top Colleges/Universities offering Ph.D , location, along with their fees are given below: 

PhD in English: Eligibility

The minimum eligibility for PhD English Literature is a master's degree in the English language with a minimum of 55% aggregate in the discipline passed from a recognized university.

PhD in English Admission Process

The completion of a Masters-level degree is the primary qualification for admission to PhD English programs. An M.A. in the arts or an M.Phil. Students who are taking final exams may also apply to take the entrance test. Such students should be ready for the State Level Eligibility Tests (SLETs), the CSIR-NET, or the GATE entrance exams.

It's critical to keep in mind that passing results on these tests are a criterion for admission. Additionally, keep in mind that SLET results are only important for the state. However, GATE and CSIR-NET exam results are accepted at all Indian universities. Only a few Indian universities accept GATE scores, but all Indian institutes accept CSIR-NET scores.

PhD in English Entrance Examinations

There are several routes for a deserving student to gain admission to a PhD in English. In addition to the admission tests mentioned above, the relevant universities also hold university-level exams. Merit-based admissions are used by several universities.

PhD English: Important dates of Entrance Exams

Written below are the important dates for PhD in English entrance exam :

PhD in English: Syllabus

Deep reflection and social awareness are key components of a PhD in English course. The following domains make up the learning experiences for PhD students, though the names of the subjects may vary from university to university.

A detailed syllabus for the PhD The English course is provided in the table below. The presentation is thorough in the syllabus. Depending on the situation, individual universities may add additional sections.

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PhD in English: Salary

A PhD holder's pay will vary depending on their subject and job. PhD in English jobs in India are available in both the public and private sectors.  The typical pay for new hires is between INR 3.5 and 5 LPA. Depending on your qualifications and expertise, it might rise to INR 6–12 LPA. The work scope will expand with experience and expertise. Additionally, government universities will pay professors INR 6 LPA in salaries.

Given below are the PhD in English jobs along with their respective salaries:

PhD in English: Job 

After earning a PhD in English, jobs in the creative and educating industries are available. Schools and colleges are the first significant locations where PhD in English-qualified scholars may apply for jobs because they are where English is taught the most. They have the option of beginning as Teacher Assistants and moving up to Department Head. Critics may work in the creative field if they have a PhD in cinematography or broadcast media certification. Like articles moderators, and critics. Publisher houses that check and edit books before they are eventually published may also have critics.

The types of work profiles that research scholars completing Ph.Ds in English you obtain are listed below. At this point, it's crucial to keep in mind that a PhD graduate may begin at entry-level or even nominal levels. The prospect doesn't become qualified for higher positions until after a few years of work experience. However, compared to graduates and postgraduates with master's degrees, this frequently happens more quickly.

Listed below is a table that shows a few of the job profiles after completion of the PhD in English.

PhD in English: Future Scope

PhD English has very promising potential. Despite having a majority of Hindi speakers, English is used in nearly every industry. The most popular career options in India right now are working as a critic, penning publications, and reviewing books and movies.

1. PhD in Religious Studies

In this students probably read a few religious texts as an English major, and regardless of your affiliation (if any), you comprehend their significance. Actually, you don't have to be religious to pursue a PhD in religious studies. Studying religion entails studying ethics, convictions, societies, and individuals.

2. PhD in Linguistics

Language studies, also known as linguistics, cover all facets of language as well as the techniques used to study and model them. When reading a line of dialogue in literary fiction, did you notice how clear the dialect was

3.  PhD in History

Record, of course, is the study of the past. At the same, background helps us understand change and how the community we now live in came to be.

"History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again".– Maya Angelou.

A component of being a student of history is gaining the ability to sort through varied, usually conflicting interpretations. Your bachelor's degree in English will set you up for success.

4.  PhD in Media Studies

The works of writers give us direct access to what it means to be human in all its complexity and mystery, just like all other forms of art do. If you discovered that your favorite aspect of majoring in English was the art and literature you encountered, you might want to think about pursuing a PhD in something like Media Studies.

5.  PhD in Political Science

Political science and English may at first seem like odd bedfellows. But during your undergraduate studies, you already developed a solid foundation in critical reading and thinking, approached literary analysis through a variety of lenses, and identified the influences of culture, politics, and social issues scattered throughout a work.

Many great works contain references to political, economic, and their interactions. Understanding the historical and philosophical roots of political values is possible through the study of political science.

6. PhD in English

Predictably, a significant in English greatly aids in your preparation for an English Ph.D

A PhD in English provides students with the in-depth understanding of literary criticism they need to meet faculties around the world, from the earliest poetic developments in Old English to the most recent creative work currently being published. You can research literature from the Middle Ages, African American literature, or literature written during the American Revolution, depending on your area of expertise.

Your English bachelor's degree provided you with a large overview, but your PhD will enable you to focus on one area of expertise and develop it further.

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What does a doctorate in english entail.

After earning a PhD in English, there are numerous career options. Writing, training, authorship, and public relations officers can all pursue careers that allow them to interact with people.

What is the average salary for a PhD in English?

The average salary for a Ph. D in an English career in India for the doctorates is around INR 7LPA.

What is the eligibility for PhD in English from IGNOU?

Students must have finished their Master's Degree from a University recognized by UGC.

How useful is a PhD in English?

A PhD in English Literature offers a great opportunity to gain valuable skills in critical analysis, communication, independent research, collaboration, and many more.

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Entrance exams are the main factor in determining PhD admittance in 2023, but some universities also accept merit-based applications.

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The chances of being accepted into a PhD program are slim to none if candidate don't have the appropriate educational background in the field.

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The duration of PhD course is between 3 to 5 years.

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The Doctoral Research (Ph.D.) programme in English offered by MIT-WPU School of Liberal Arts aims to enhance and expand the skill sets of postgraduate students specializing in English Honours, Literature, Language, Communication, and related disciplines, preparing them for advanced research endeavors. The programme incorporates coursework and research, exposing students to a diverse range of interconnected subjects. By capitalizing on their previous academic achievements at the Master's and Bachelor's levels, students are equipped to engage in comprehensive and specialized studies, thereby paving the way for careers in academia, research, and industry. Candidates gain profound knowledge, as well as contemporary and forward-thinking entrepreneurial abilities, creating a bouquet of lucrative career opportunities in various domains. Ph.D. scholars within the department enjoy abundant prospects in the realms of academia, writing, and research.

Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) Syllabus

Guidelines for Research Scholars

Ph.D Programme Fees

The following candidates are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme

Candidates who have completed:

i) A 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institutions accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institutions.

A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the commission from time to time.

Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of commission from time to time.

ii) Candidates who have completed the M. Phil programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of commission from time to time.

Reservation is applicable only to Maharashtra domicile candidates provided they submit the necessary documents for reservation before interview. Outside Maharashtra candidates will be considered in open category.

1. Candidates satisfying eligibility criterion shall be called to appear for the Ph.D. entrance test conducted by MITWPU. The exemption will be given from Ph.D. entrance test for those students who qualify UGC-NET /UGC-CSIR NET /GATE (valid score)/CEED/GPAT (valid score)and similar national tests.

2. PhD entrance test shall be qualifying with qualifying marks as 50% provided that relaxation from 50% to 45% shall be allowed for the candidates belongs to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/Differently abled category, Economically Weaker section (EWS) and other category of candidates. The syllabus of entrance test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific.

3. The interview/viva-voce will be conducted by the university for test qualifying candidates. For selection of candidates a weightage of 70% to the entrance test and 30% to the performance in the interview/Viva-voce shall be given. For GATE/NET/JRF /SET/GPAT/CEED qualified students, the selection will be based on Interview/Viva Voce

4. The recommended candidates will be intimated through email about their selection and the candidates will be offered Ph.D. provisional admission.

5. The eligibility of a candidate is provisional as per information provided by the candidate in his/her application form and is subject to verification of minimum eligibility conditions for admission to the program, educational documents and reservation documents (if any).

6. University keep rights to cancel admission of the Ph.D. scholars in the case of misconduct by the scholar, unsatisfactory progress/absent for consecutive two progress seminars, failure in any examination related to Ph.D., fabrication found in educational and reservation documents, candidate is found ineligible, involved in plagiarism in paper publications and thesis.

7. Provisional eligibility to appear in the selection process is no guarantee for admission to the program.

8. Candidates who will join PhD program full time, they will be provided with the stipend as per MITWPU norms.

9. PhD admission will be confirmed after successful completion of the course work with 55% or more as per UGC norms. Ph.D. programme should be minimum of three years including course work and maximum of six years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme.

10. A maximum of an additional two years (2) years can be given through the process of re-registration provided, however, that the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme should not exceed eight (8) years from the date of admission in the Ph.D. programme.

11. Provided further that, female Ph.D. scholars and persons with Disabilities (having more than 40% disability) may be allowed an additional relaxation of two years(2) ; however the total period for completion of a Ph.D. program in such cases should not exceed ten (10) years from the date of admission of the programme.

12. Female candidates may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave for up to 240 days in the entire duration of Ph.D. programme.

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The Ph.D. in English at Ashoka University is designed for students who are passionate about literature as well as the wider world. The curriculum exposes students to diverse modes of analysing texts that collapse the traditional disciplinary silos of historical period and language. Students are asked to formulate questions that are firmly grounded in academic rigour while pushing the boundaries of current scholarship. Teaching and research are seen as mutually constitutive, and students receive extensive training in pedagogic practice, underscoring the dialogic nature of all learning and writing. As they progress in the programme, students are encouraged to experiment with their teaching in the classroom. The Ph.D. in English thus aims to produce colleagues whose work is academically rigorous, but who are also not afraid to inject intellectual adventurousness into their theory and practice.

The English Department at Ashoka University has strengths in literary theory, Indian literatures (including Dalit and Sufi literatures), Translation Studies, global medieval and early modern literature, Indian Shakespeares, Precolonial literature of European-Indian encounter, Queer Theory, Digital Humanities, Performance Studies, Postcolonial Literature, Modernism, Film Studies, and Ecocriticism.

Students thinking of applying to the Ph.D. programme in English at Ashoka are advised to first visit the university website and acquaint themselves with faculty specializations before devising a possible topic of research. The programme will only accept students whose specific research interest makes a clear fit with the scholarship of one or more members of the faculty.

All our PhD students are fully funded for a period of five years. In addition, we also offer funds for books and travel, including for international conferences.

Requirements

Requirements to Apply

Students with an MA or MPhil in English (with 55% or higher). We will also consider applicants from non-English backgrounds so long as they can demonstrate expertise in the field of English literature.

To apply to the Ph.D. in English, applicants need to complete an online application form and to provide the following:

Statement of Purpose (700 words)

Research essay on student’s area of interest (3500 words): We are looking for a critical writing sample and not a research proposal or programmatic abstract of your dissertation. The writing sample can be an academic essay or a chapter of an undergraduate or graduate (MA or MPhil) thesis that best represents your academic interests.

Two academic letters of recommendation

Applications to the PhD programme are based on the online application followed by

a) a written examination of the longlisted candidates and

b) an interview of candidates shortlisted after the written examination.

Requirements for the Ph.D. in English

As part of the programme, students sign up for a maximum of 12 credits–3 4000L English courses of 4 credits each–during each semester. Among the total of 12 required courses, students can opt for a maximum of two Independent Study Modules (ISM) on topics of their devising, and with professors of their choosing (provided the professors are willing). The maximum number of courses that students can take in other departments is three across the first two years.

Alongside these courses, the Ph.D. students also have to fulfil a teaching requirement for 6 semesters.

Timeline for applications: 2023-24 Applications Open: 20 January, 2024 Applications Close: 21 February, 2024 Online Written Exam for longlisted candidates: 17 March, 2024 Shortlist and Interviews: End April Decisions: Early May

The first two years will consist of coursework. Each PhD student must take three courses – of four credits each – per semester. This will allow students to study a wide range of theories and texts as they move towards formulating their dissertation topic.

Monsoon Semester

Mandatory Courses – Introduction to Literary Theory

Elective Courses – Two elective courses, at the 4000 level; classes at any other level will require special permission from the professor

Spring Semester

Mandatory Courses – Research Methods and Ethics

Elective Courses – One elective course at the 4000-level; classes at any other level will require special permission from the professor

Teaching Requirement –  Pedagogy Seminar: TA for one undergraduate class

End of Summer 1 / Beginning of Year 2: Written Qualifying Exam based on a mandatory list of tests. The list for this exam will involve literature stretching from 800 CE to the present. You will be provided with a list of 100 texts from among which you should pick 25, with the stipulation that at least half the texts should date from before 1800.

Elective Courses – Three elective courses, including, preferably, a seminar in Advanced Theory

Teaching Requirement – A Pedagogy Workshop and GA for the ASP Proseminar

Teaching Requirement – GA for the ASP Proseminar

Second week of the fifth semester in Year 3: Oral Qualifying Exam

PhD students must select at least 7 of their 9 elective courses from the department’s 4000-level graduate seminars. With the permission of the DGS, students can take two of their electives in the form of an ISM, an upper-level UG course, or a course in another department.

The maximum number of courses you can take in other departments is three across two years. The PhD Director can provide for exceptions to this rule under compelling circumstances.

End of third year: Defend a 10-12 page dissertation prospectus which will allow students to advance to the dissertation-writing stage of the PhD program. This prospectus will include a rationale for, and an outline of, the stakes of the proposed dissertation.

Years 4 and 5:-

The fourth and fifth years will be spent in researching and writing the thesis.

Teaching Requirement – Teach one Critical Thinking Seminar in one semester of your fourth or fifth year

End of fifth year: Dissertation submission and defense.

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Applicants must apply through the online admissions portal., study at ashoka.

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The Doctoral degree in English is one of the strong programmes currently being run by the Department.  Ever since the programme was introduced in the year 1964, the Department has continued to insist on maintaining extreme rigor and high standards in its research scholars: from the time that scholars are admitted to the programme through the period of research to the time of completion of the project and the process of evaluation.  As a result, among those who have obtained their PhD degrees from the Department, several have gone on to make a significant mark in diverse fields at national and international level. 

Over the years, in response to global shifts, the thrust areas of doctoral research at the Department have both shifted and evolved.  Earlier the Department used to promote researches in canonical areas.  Since the archival resources for such researches were located in England and America, the prospective doctoral scholars were encouraged to go abroad to conduct their research. However, with growing archival material available online, this too has altered. In addition, the Department has also taken cognizance of newer areas such as researches across the media, post-colonial studies and Literature in English, Translation Studies and Cultural Studies with their interdisciplinary orientation, and research in these areas are being encouraged.  Consequently, we at the Department have opened our Doctoral programme to newer areas and methodologies and welcome a greater numbers of research scholars from India and abroad. 

We have also begun encouraging relatively younger scholars to get enrolled as doctoral students.  An indication of the last mentioned shift is the recent restructuring of both the M.Phil and PhD programmes. An M.Phil student can now directly enroll in our PhD programme before completing his/her M.Phil in the first semester provided he/she meets the eligibility criteria laid down (please see guidelines for M.Phil Ordinance, VI-A).

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• Amendment to Ordinance VI-B of the Ordinances of the University related to Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) dated August 5, 2015
• For more information, please visit following link:  http://www.du.ac.in/du/index.php?page=ordinances-and-guidelines-related-to-research
• Guidelines for Similarity Detection and Plagiarism Verification of M.Phil. Dissertation-Ph.D. Thesis
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• Ph.D.-Procedure-after-admission-for-students-registered-between-July-11-2009-and-July-04-2016_updated

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• Notification – Uploading thesis in Shodhganga repository
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• Application Form for submission of thesis in the Board of Research Studies for the Humanities.  Form1 ,  Form2
• http://exam.du.ac.in/pdf/03072017_PhD_Thesis_submission_form.pdf
• Candidate Details to be filled by Student
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SUPPLEMENTARY LIST OF APPLICANTS TO THE PH.D. PROGRAMME IN ENGLISH, SHORT-LISTED FOR INTERVIEW FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-23

List of PhD Applicants Shortlisted for Interviews for the Academic Year 2022-23

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Department of English, University of Delhi-First Ph.D. Admission list(2021-22)

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Notice — Supplementary List of Applicants to be called for interveiw for PhD-M.Phil Programme in English 2021-22 : https://forms.gle/WpzddMa8nLDGjtsp6

Notice — Supplimentaty List of Applicants to be called for interview to PhD Programme in English 2021-22 : https://forms.gle/bmNUVKTYB1kC5Jet6

Urgent notice – reschedule MPhil and PhD Interview

Notice – Google Link for PhD and MPhil Interviews for Thursday, 7 January, 2021

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NOTICE – MPHIL-PHD ADMISSION SEEKERS FOR ONETIME UPDATION OF INFORMATION PhD Admissions – Useful Links  Syllabus for PhD Entrance

http://www.du.ac.in/mphil-phd.html

http://admission.du.ac.in/phd2018/index.php/site/login

http://www.du.ac.in/du/index.php?page=ph-d-admissions

PhD Entrance Test Q Paper 2017

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PhD in English

The PhD programme at the Department of Literature and Languages is designed for individuals who have a strong passion for the English language, literature, and critical analysis. Scholars can delve deep into subjects such as literary theory, literary history, cultural studies, linguistics, composition and rhetoric, and creative writing. The faculty advisors and mentors at the department, with expertise in a plethora of specialisations from Gender Studies to Neuro Linguistic Programming, offer extensive guidance and support in research and scholarly pursuits.

Specialisations

• Gender Studies
• Comics and Graphic Narratives
• Disability Studies
• Psycholinguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Indian Writing in English
• Neuro Linguistic Programming
• English Language Learning (ELL)
• English Language Studies (ELS)
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
• English as a Foreign language (EFL)
• English in STEM Studies (ESS)

Eligibility

Candidates with a Master’s degree in English or related field (55% marks and above) and a valid UGC-NET or GATE certificate can apply for a direct interview. Other candidates will have to appear for an Entrance Test and Interview.

Highlights of the Programme

• PhD Fellowship is for up to four years (Three years and an extension of up to one more year based on performance)
• Scholars will receive a monthly fellowship of Rs. 36,000/- per month as JRF for the first two years
• Scholars will receive a monthly fellowship of Rs. 41,000/- per month as SRF for the subsequent period (only if the candidate publishes two Research Papers in Q1 / Q2 category of journals in the first two years)
• Scolars will be eligible for the Professional Development Grant of Rs 20,000/- (per annum) for the first two years and Rs 30,000/- (per annum) for the subsequent duration to carry out research activities, attend conferences, purchase consumables, etc.

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The Literature division offers a wide variety of electives for the undergraduates and specialized courses for doctoral candidates in English. While drawing largely on the canonical and noncanonical texts in Anglo-American and World Literatures in English, these courses aim to train students in ways of negotiating various literary traditions and cultural diversity. Seeking to inculcate analytical and critical thinking skills in its learners, the Literature courses primarily expose them to literary texts and theories and thereby encourage lucid writing practices besides involving them in theatre, literary discussion clubs, and creative writing workshops. The doctoral students, especially, are acquainted with current areas of research as well as the latest theories and advancements in existing fields and thus are trained to be research scholars of high calibre and competent teachers. 

The postgraduate teaching programme in Linguistics addresses issues of contemporary relevance in the field with emphasis on an interdisciplinary perspective on language. The Linguistics programme at this institute is perhaps the only one in the country that offers a variety of courses at the undergraduate level. Apart from introducing students to the issues of language structure and use, Linguistics courses sensitise them to a variety of issues concerning cognitive underpinnings of language and language-society interface. 

The ELT stream offers postgraduate courses in syllabus development, applied linguistics, second language acquisition and language assessment among others. The focus is on teaching English in Indian contexts. The undergraduate courses focus on advanced language skills such as academic reading and writing, and also introduce basics of second language acquisition theories. 

All three streams pool their resources together in offering the undergraduates instruction in English Language and Communication Skills, Communication Skills: Composition, and Preparatory English for those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. 

The English Discipline has a dynamic research programme. 

The Literature faculty currently focuses on the following research areas: 

• African American Literature
• American Literature
• The Anthropocene Literature
• British Literature
• Climate Fiction and Films
• Cultural Studies
• Cyberpunk Literature
• Dalit Literature
• Feminist Theory and Literature
• Film Studies
• Indian Literature and Aesthetics
• Indian Writing in English
• Jewish Literature
• Literature and the Environment
• Literature in Translation
• Modernist/Postmodernist Theory and Literature
• Postcolonial Theory and Literature
• Posthuman Theory and Literature

The research carried out by the literature faculty in these areas focuses on the cultural, historical, theoretical, pedagogical, and textual perspectives. Insights that accrue from such scholarship invigorate both our undergraduate and graduate literature courses by ensuring that instruction is informed by the most current and relevant disciplinary knowledge. 

The Linguistics faculty focuses on the following research areas: 

• Cognitive Linguistics
• Discourse Semantics
• Generative Grammar
• Language Acquisition and Evolution
• Lexical Semantics
• Computational Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• South Asian Linguistics
• Language Documentation and Description
• Linguistic Typology
• Dravidian Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics

The ELT faculty focuses on the following research areas: 

• Instructed second language acquisition
• Syllabus design
• Task-based language teaching and learning
• Language assessment

The research in these areas focuses primarily on English as a second language in Indian contexts. An attempt is made to draw on theories of linguistics and education and apply them to pedagogic contexts. The ELT faculty is involved in supervising research in applied linguistics, classroom-based language assessment, task-based language teaching and its interface with current developments in linguistics and education, form focus in ESL contexts, etc. 

The English discipline as a whole involves itself with various administrative responsibilities and initiatives consistent with a programme of academic counselling, student support and faculty governance. 

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Ph.D. in English

The Doctoral Degree in English is one of the most coveted programs introduced by the college in the academic year 2022-23 currently being run by the Department. The department is having distinguished research supervisors with myriad of research and academic experience.

The thrust areas of this program is used to promote the canonical as well as emerging domains in the English that can shape the education in English Language, English Literatures, Applied Linguistics and study of English as interdisciplinary areas including philosophy, psychology, sciences, social sciences, technology, artificial intelligence and language etc. In addition, the Department has also taken cognizance of newer areas such as researches across the media, post-colonial studies and Literature in English, Translation Studies and Cultural Studies with their interdisciplinary orientation and research in these areas are being encouraged. Consequently, we at the Department have opened our Doctoral programme to newer areas and methodologies and welcome a greater numbers of research scholars from India and abroad.

Key Information

• Programme Code ST1226
• Course Type Ph.D.
• Mode of study Full time
• Campus Vidyavihar - Mumbai
• Institute K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce

Eligibility

Progression monitoring, important points, guidelines for a research proposal.

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in English from a UGC recognized University with 55% marks or above or its equivalent, and the candidates from Reserved Categories must have 50% marks. In addition, the candidates should have passed SET/ NET/JRF examinations or should hold M. Phil. Degree in English from UGC recognized University. If required, you may refer VCD No. Exam./Thesis/Uni./VCD/947 of 2018 dated 15th June, 2018 available on University of Mumbai website for more details.

• M.A./M.A. Hon. in English, Foreign Languages, Linguistics, TESOL
• Entrance Examination in case of subject/faculty change candidates
• Advanced level proficiency in the English Language
• Qualifying GPA/Percentage in the previous exam (As per the University guidelines)
• M.Phil./SET/NET in relevant subject
• Statement of Research Interest (SRI) in not more than 1000 words

Documents required at the Time of application

Following documents are required to be uploaded ‘Online’ along with duly filled Google Form link given below:

• Mark sheets of Graduate and Post-Graduate Degrees (Statements of Marks) and Degree Certificates
• Caste Certificate, Caste Validity, Non-creamy layer Certificate and all the relevant documents if any.
• PET/ SET /NET /JRF Certificate or M. Phil. Passing and Degree Certificate

Intake Capacity:

The allotted intake capacity to the Research Centre is 18 for the academic year 2022-23. However, the intake capacity will be as per the availability of seats with research supervisors.

Progress will be monitored in accordance with the University of Mumbai’s regulations as stated in the latest VCD.

Pre PhD Coursework Structure (12 Credits)

Doctoral researchers for the PhD in English will be examined in three parts.

• The first part relates to the coursework. The candidates need to score at least 50% in the assessment of each course. However, candidates who have successfully completed M.Phil. in the relevant subject and discipline are exempt from this part.
• The second part is a thesis, which is an original body of work representing the methods and results of the research project. The minimum limit is 80,000 words for the main text. The word limit does not include appendices (if any), essential footnotes, introductory parts and statements, or the bibliography and index. At the time of thesis submission, the candidate must have published research articles and make presentation(s) at conferences as specified in the VCD.
• The third part includes an open defence at the Viva voce.

Research Supervisor

The proposed PhD programme is intended to involve English not only as a language of instruction but also as a core component. A teacher registered/recognized as a PhD supervisor in English with research interest publications in English studies may act as the primary/first supervisor. Owing to the interdisciplinary and inter/multilingual scope of research areas, faculty members relevant disciplines may participate in this Doctoral Program as co-supervisors as needed. The primary supervisor will normally be the main contact throughout the doctoral research journey and will have overall responsibility for academic supervision.

• It is recommended that to be eligible as primary research supervisor, the concerned teacher, (even though they are already registered as Research Guide/Supervisor in English), should get a separate recognition from the University as Research Supervisor in Applied Language Studies in English.
• Besides the existing norms of the University for Recognition as research supervisor/guide, the concerned teacher must have minimum three Research Papers published in National/International/ research journals on English language studies.

Research Advisory Committee

The research centre shall constitute the RAC as per the latest VCD of the University. The research advisory committee with the centre will scrutinise the proposal for research and will hold the formal presentation of the scholar and forward the recommendations to the RRC at the University.

A research proposal is a document explaining what you would like to research for your doctorate. It is important that the candidate knows about the particular requirements of the research centre before submitting their application. In general, the proposal should have the following:

The Title of the Topic Area

The title should be concise and descriptive. An informative but catchy title proves effective.

Research Area

The proposal should indicate the intended research area. The candidate might also refer to the way in which their own background and experience give them competence in their chosen area. They should avoid broad research areas as a PhD topic or one that has no relevance to the research areas of research supervisors registered with the University of Mumbai. Also, avoid vague descriptions of your research interests.

Rationale/Significance

An overview of the research question, explaining why it is of academic and or practical importance, should be provided. Focus on key questions within the candidate’s niche area to demonstrate that the proposed research is manageable and can be completed within the normal time period allowed.

The objectives should be formulated with the hypothesized conclusion of one's research in mind for a more cohesive research framework. Further, it is perfectly acceptable for the objectives to not be met due to incompatible research findings in the course of your research. However, this process should be detailed in your research work nevertheless.

Review of Literature

The proposal should demonstrate that the candidate is aware of existing debates and issues raised in relevant bodies of literature. They should indicate the importance of previous research in the concerned area. References to key articles and texts should be made to show that the candidate appreciates the relevance of those references to their research area. The proposal needs to indicate how the candidate’s project fits into the secondary literature/criticism on this topic as well as how their own research question might make a useful contribution to the area. Since any PhD is expected to be an original piece of research, you should be able to demonstrate that your proposed area has not been studied before or that it examines a previously studied area through a new perspective/methodology etc.

Research Method

The candidate needs to demonstrate an awareness of the methodological tools available to them and show some understanding of those suitable for their research. Descriptions of the method may include the design, procedures, the sample, and any instruments (interviews, case studies, modelling, etc.) that will be used, where applicable.

Plan Outline/Timeline

Add a plan for the work to be undertaken. It should explain roughly how long you would spend on each chapter, what each chapter may be about, etc. Also, give a tentative timeline of the proposed work. Please ensure that your timeline is realistic. It should not seem over-ambitious to potential reviewers.

Bibliography

You need to include a shortlist of references to key articles and texts.

Length of the proposal

The proposal should normally be 1500 to 2000 words long.

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PhD English

Eligibility: Four year graduation degree by research or two year masters degree in English Literature/ related discipline with minimum 55% marks

• Duration: 3 years
• Admission Criteria: Shoolini University's multiple choice entrance test, and assessment of research aptitude through concept note & faculty interaction

Eligibility : Four year graduation degree by research or two year masters degree in English Literature/ related discipline with minimum 55% marks

• Duration : 3 years
• Admission Criteria : Shoolini University's multiple choice entrance test, and assessment of research aptitude through concept note & faculty interaction

The PhD in English is a program at Shoolini University. This rigorous academic program cultivates advanced expertise in English literature, language, and critical theory. It is designed for individuals who want to deepen their understanding of literary texts, cultural contexts, and theoretical frameworks. The program typically involves coursework, comprehensive exams, and original research leading to a dissertation. Students engage with a wide range of literary periods, genres, and critical approaches, honing their analytical, writing, and research skills.

This program prepares graduates for careers in academia, teaching, publishing, and other fields where advanced literary and critical thinking skills are valued. It offers an opportunity to contribute to scholarly conversations in the discipline and to explore the complexities of literary expression and its impact on society and culture.

Research scholars are mentored by renowned faculty passionate about the English language, conducting ground-breaking research. In addition, they benefit from the close interaction with eminent litterateurs.

The university collaborates with renowned universities worldwide for student exchange programs , faculty exchange, and more. Prominent among these are the University of Arkansas, USA; Lanzhou University, China; University of Naples, Italy; Taipei Medical University, Taiwan; Gachon University, South Korea; South Dakota Mines University, USA.

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Alumnus (Agra Uni, J&K Uni, Banaras Hindu Uni), UGC Junior fellow (Banaras Hindu Uni), Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellow (University of Southern California, Los Angeles), Middle Award (American Studies Research Centre, Hyderabad), Fellow (Indian Institute of Advanced Study in Shimla), Senior Fellow (Ministry of Culture, Government of India)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is phd study important.

Enrolling in a PhD program helps you begin or continue research in the field you're passionate about. You can delve deeper, make new discoveries, improve conceptual tactics and apply those concepts through the research conducted. You can decide what to work on, how to work, and chart your journey with support and guidance from a supervisory team.

Why should I pursue a PhD from Shoolini University?

Shoolini University is India’s No.1 Research University (QS World University Rankings, Asia-2023) with 150+ programs and top placements & internships in India. Over the past decade, Shoolini has built a worldwide network of partner universities to foster exchange opportunities, collaborative academic programs, faculty engagement and research, and other activities. Shoolini offers study abroad opportunities with scholarships to top universities in the USA, Australia, UK, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Italy, among others. Shoolini has filed 1200+ patents; its h-index is >100 with Field Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) of 2.22. It has 104+ state-of-the-art laboratories, 9 Centres of Excellence, and 2 Shoolini Researchers are among the Top 1% Scientists of the world.

Can I do a PhD without a Master's degree?

Students with a minimum CGPA score of 7.5/10 in the four-year-undergraduate program (FYUP) will now be eligible for PhD admissions, without having to complete a master’s program, according to the new regulations on the award of PhD degree finalised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Do rankings matter for a PhD?

The institution's accreditation by appropriate agencies means the program meets high standards of academic excellence. However, other factors, such as the field of research, number of publications, collaborations, etc., are also considered.

Will a PhD enhance my career prospects?

Doctoral programs require intensive training in research methods. This includes interviews, surveys, questionnaires, clinical trials, and laboratory experiments. These skills are put into practice when the candidate conducts fieldwork for the dissertation. Skills gained in qualitative and quantitative research methodology and statistical analysis are transferable to non-academic research environments, particularly for industrial research. In addition, employers outside of academia seek individuals with sound research skills to carry out projects at think tanks and research institutes in both the private and government sectors.

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Eligibility criteria.

Subject to the conditions stipulated in these Regulations, the following persons are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme:

• Candidates for admission to the Ph. D programme shall have a Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
• Candidates who have cleared the M. Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completing the M. Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph. D. Degree in the same Institution in an integrated programme.
• A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, is allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) / differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.
• The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.
• A person whose M. Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. programme on the condition that the admission is automatically withdrawn if the candidate fails to submit the marks cards / grade cards within one month after the closing date of admissions and also if he / she does not pass the M Phil with required marks / grades for admission to Ph D.
• Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M. Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. programme.
• To encourage experts from industries to pursue their passions for continuous learning in the field of computer science, candidates with rich industrial experience and possessing any Master’s degree can be permitted to Pursue research in Computer Science and Applications. However, such candidates should undergo two semesters of course work with a total credit of 30.
• Candidates from abroad with relevant degree should submit equivalence certificate to pursue Ph.D. in REVA University
• Candidates with four-year degree programme with minimum of 70% aggregate or equivalent grade in UGC 7 -point scale are eligible for Ph.D. programme.

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The REVA University has well experienced faculty members to guide candidates to pursue research leading to Doctoral degree in various disciplines. The University has well equipped infrastructure for advanced research. All Schools have engaged in advanced research and undertake funded projects.

PhD Entrance Syllabus 2024

Duration of the programme.

• The minimum duration for Ph.D programme is THREE years, including course work. However, extension up to SIX years period of registration beyond the above limits shall be permitted based on the recommendation of the concerned Research Supervisor.

REVA University Ph. D. Entrance Test (REVA PET)

The University will conduct Entrance Test of 100 marks with 3 hours duration as under:

• The registration for PhD is through Entrance Test (REVA PET), Interview and Counseling. The Entrance Test will be 100 marks with 3 hours duration as under:

• The Entrance Test for candidates other than those who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) / SLET / GATE or passed in M. Phil or candidates hold teacher fellowship, shall consist of 50% of Research Methodology and 50% of Subject Specific. The syllabus of the Research Methodology and Subject Specific components shall be framed by the respective Schools.
• For candidates who have passed M. Phil program, the syllabus for entrance test shall only be Subject Specific which shall be framed by the respective School Boards / Board of Studies and the question paper shall be for 100 marks with 3 hours duration.
• Candidates with qualified UGC-NET (including JRF/SRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) scores are exempted from the entrance test. Such candidates are eligible for interview.
• Foreign Students with CGPA 4.8/5 and above are exempted from the entrance test. Such candidates are eligible for interview.
• For candidates from abroad satisfying 3.6, the entrance test and interview can be conducted online.
• Candidates in final year of their PG programme/B.Sc. Research Program are eligible to appear for the entrance test. However, for admission into Ph.D. programme, the conditions in section 3 are applicable.
• Based on the performance of the candidates in the entrance examination, the candidates shall be declared eligible for interview/Viva Voce. The performance levels will be decided by the doctoral committee for the said entrance examination.
• The results of the Entrance Test will be displayed on the notice board of the Research and Innovation Council / hosted on the University website / separate intimation will be sent to the candidates about the results of entrance examination and admission.
• The eligible candidates will be invited for interview/ viva-voce on the specific date and time. The candidates have to come prepared to discuss their research interest / area through presentations.

Candidates invited should attend the interview-cum-counseling along with following original documents:

• Original marks cards of prescribed qualification such as two year PUC/10+2 examination, degree and PG degree examinations along with Convocation certificates.
• Original certificate / proof for having qualified UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) / SLET / GATE or passed M Phil or proof of holding teacher fellowship.
• Proof of date of birth, preferably SSLC/10th examination pass certificate.
• Three copies of latest passport size photographs.
• No due certificate from the employer (in case employed).
• Candidates selected should take admission after payment of prescribed fee in full within the notified date failing which they will automatically forfeit the seat. Those candidates who are registered for PhD should have to undergo course work of One Semester of SIX months and follow necessary conditions in the “REVA University Regulations Governing the Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Doctoral (Ph D) Degree, 2022”.

Note: International Students can write entrance test online and the exemption of test is allowed to the eligible Candidates*. The selected candidates will have to attend the coursework for One semester offline.

* CGPA above 4.8/5 & 15 years of Experience in Industry/Academia.

Interview-cum-Counseling

• Original marks cards of prescribed qualification such as two year PUC/10+2 examination, degree and PG degree examinations.

The performance in the interview / viva voce will be assessed for 50 marks. The Selection of candidates for provisional registration shall be based on the performance in the interview only provided further that such a selection depends on the availability of the guide in the subject / area of interest of the candidate.

Selection and Provisional Registration

Candidates selected should take admission after payment of prescribed fee in full within the notified date failing which they will automatically forfeit the seat.

Candidates who are not selected for a Ph.D. program have to re-apply whenever the applications are invited again and go through the Entrance Test afresh.

Course Work

Those candidates who are registered for PhD should have to undergo course work of One Semester of SIX months and follow necessary conditions in the “REVA University Regulations Governing the Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Doctoral (Ph.D) Degree, 2022”.

The course work comprises of five courses, viz.,

• Advanced Research Methodology
• Research and Publication Ethics
• Program Specific Course 1
• Program Specific Course 2
• Literature Review in the Thrust Area of Research

Course Work:

Course Work is an essential component of Research leading to Doctoral Degree. The provisionally registered candidates shall undergo Ph.D. Course Work of One Semester duration (16 weeks) from the date of Provisional Registration, prescribed by the University. The Scholars from abroad, who are qualified in the interview and with valid VISA, should undergo coursework in offline mode.

The Scheme of Instruction and Assessment of Course Work:

of Instruction, Scheme of Assessment and Evaluation (for candidates with PG degree)

Scheme of Instruction, Scheme of Assessment and Evaluation (for candidates with UG degree)

The coursework for candidates with UG degree shall be covered over a period of three semesters as follows:

1 st Semester

2 nd Semester

3 rd Semester

Scheme of Instruction, Scheme of Assessment and Evaluation (for experts from industries with PG qualification other than Computer Engineering/science to pursue Ph.D. in CSA)

The suggested program specific courses for such candidates can include not limited to the following: Data Structures, Algorithm Design, Operating systems, Database Management, Object oriented Analysis and Design, performance Modeling, Calculus and Discrete Mathematics. The guide and the doctoral members shall decide the program specific courses to be taken by the scholar.

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We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

1. University of Delhi

For Literature

2. Indian Institute of Science

3. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

4. Indian Institute of Technology Madras

5. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

6. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

7. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

8. Jawaharlal Nehru University

9. Jadavpur University

10. Anna University

11. Banaras Hindu University

12. VIT University

13. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

14. Indian Statistical Institute

15. Aligarh Muslim University

16. Christ University

17. Annamalai University

18. University of Hyderabad

19. Bharathidasan University

20. Panjab University

21. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

22. University of Calcutta

23. Manipal Academy of Higher Education

24. All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi

25. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

26. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

27. Bharathiar University

28. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

29. Amrita University

30. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

31. SRM Institute of Science and Technology

32. Savitribai Phule Pune University

33. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology

34. National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

35. Pondicherry University

36. Madurai Kamaraj University

37. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

38. University of Madras

39. Birla Institute of Technology and Science

40. Amity University

41. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

42. University of Mumbai

43. Indian School of Mines

44. University of Mysore

45. National Islamic University

46. North Eastern Hill University

47. Alagappa University

48. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research

49. Punjabi University Patiala

50. University of Kashmir

51. International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

52. Visva-Bharati University

53. University of Burdwan

54. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

55. Sri Venkateswara University

56. Delhi Technological University

57. Presidency University - Kolkata

58. Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur

59. Guru Nanak Dev University

60. National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences

61. Vidyasagar University

62. National Institute of Technology, Karnataka

63. Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

64. Birla Institute of Technology

65. Punjab Agricultural University

66. IMS Unison University

67. Sardar Patel University

68. Institute of Chemical Technology

69. University of Allahabad

70. Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology

71. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

72. KIIT University

73. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

74. Symbiosis International University

75. Periyar University

76. University of Jammu

77. Cochin University of Science and Technology

78. Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology

79. Tata Institute of Social Sciences

80. Saveetha University

81. Kumaun University

82. National Institute of Technology, Warangal

83. Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University

84. Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

85. Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

86. Indian Institute of Technology Indore

87. K L University

88. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

89. Jamia Hamdard University

90. National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

91. University of Kalyani

92. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

93. Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences

94. Osmania University

95. National Institute of Technology, Calicut

96. University of Lucknow

97. Jaypee Institute of Information Technology

98. Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences

99. SASTRA University

100. Indian Institute of Technology Patna

The best cities to study Literature in India based on the number of universities and their ranks are Delhi , Bangalore , Mumbai , and Chennai .

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PHd (Doctor of Philosophy) in English Top Colleges, Admission, Syllabus, Books, Jobs and Scope 2024

Sushil Pandey

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A Ph.D. English qualification is conferred on research scholars after completing research, thesis and related coursework in the English language. Research scholars who proceed further for a Ph.D. English study various ways of analysing texts, and question literature to its depths. Students get training in a pedagogic manner.

Colleges focus on emphasising in the dialogue nature of reading, learning and writing in the subject of English. A research scholar can expect an academic and intellectual adventure when wading through the course of PhD English.The PhD English courses are up to 5 years in duration. This depends on the university offering the course. During the duration of the course, the students would be learning different theories, and texts in the different forms, dialects and sects of English language. The course confers a doctoral degree to the student after they complete the dissertation. Some universities offer credits for their work. Such credits need to be completed in each year, to be eligible to proceed further.

To be eligible for a Ph.D. English course, the student should have completed their Masters's degrees. M.A. in English is required to be completed before one can take admission to Ph.D. in English. They should gain at least 50% marks in their examinations. Some universities and colleges also open up job applications in research on English. Such positions are usually under the titles of Research Fellows. This could be yet another way to get started with a Ph.D. English course. Some universities have entrance examinations for Ph.D.

Table of Content

PhD English Course Highlights

Phd english: what is it about.

2.1   Why Study?

PhD English Admission Process

3.1   Eligibility

3.2   Entrance Examinations

PhD English Top Colleges

4.1   College Comparison

PhD English Syllabus

5.1   Recommended Books

• Course Comparison
• PhD English Job Prospects

7.1   Future Scope

The following table provides information about the top universities that provide PhD English language. We also present information related to admission, fees and placements and entrance examination considered valid for the particular university. The fees for the PhD English course varies across the universities in India. University of Mumbai has a fee of INR 2,500 per year. Students have to pay INR 10,000 for submission of synopsis. Thus in total for a PhD English through University of Mumbai , the student incurs INR 20,000 to 30,000. While some other institutes and universities have fees up to 1,20,000 INR per course.

The scope of work towards Research and development in the English language immensely increments with a PhD English degree. Thus the future prospects of a PhD English is in the domain of improving the language and helping the society at large to reduce jargon and appreciate the complexities of the language. Majorly, the focus will be on careers in writing, communication skills and decoding the complexities of age old literature.

Journalism and media is an ever growing sector and has a high demand of PhD English scholars. One can begin their career from the position of editorial assistant for big publishing houses. Advertising agencies, becoming an advertising agency copywriter or a Public relations officer are some of the best positions to start a career after completing PhD English course.

Another exciting career but which would take time to pick up in growing is to become an author of their own books. Publishing your own books on scholastic subjects is also a good career option.

The starting salaries for students completing PhD English average around INR 31,500 per month. The higher side of the salaries can go up to INR 55,000 per month, while the lowest could be around INR 25,000 per month.

The University Grants Commission has created an integrated program which leads to a PhD English. There is a common entrance test for M.Phil - PhD English integrated program. The student will have to secure 50% marks in the conducted examination. In this course, the M.Phil will be of a 6 month duration instead of 1 year. Eligible students will then continue into PhD, while the rest will continue with the M.Phil course and reappear for the entrance examination.

The table below gives highlights about the PhD English course. Get to know eligibility, course fees, average salary and top recruiting companies for candidates completing PhD English courses.

• The PhD English course is the top most qualification that can be gained in the domain of English language.
• The PhD English course helps to get high level positions where English is used as a primary language. A candidate completing this course gets to work in editorial positions, authorship, copy editors and higher positions where creativity is involved.
• Students who pursue other courses related to Movie Critics, Motion picture editing etc are able to get higher responsibility jobs in the industry.
• Although the start of the career may be similar to students starting their career after Bachelors and Masters, the vertical growth in the career is faster.
• Content editing, authorship, motion picture editing and working as senior editors and head of department in English are some of the roles that are prominent after a PhD English course.

Why Study PhD English?

• PhD English is the top most qualification in English language. The course is designed in such a way that it creates a universal standard in English studies
• The course covers historical usage of English, analysis of current English knowledge relevant in the current social and economic objectives of the country.
• The course brings in pedagogical roles like Educator, Content manager, Technical writers, literary and motion picture critics.
• At the same time PhD English courses create a remarkable approach towards scholastic learning.
• Students who enrol in this course have to register for thesis work. There is a lot of research and development in the usage of English and references to old works in English prose and poetry.

The basic eligibility criteria for gaining admission for PhD English courses is completion of the Masters level course. It could be M.A. in Arts or M.Phil. Students appearing for the final examinations can also apply for the entrance examination. Such students should prepare for the entrance examinations like GATE , CSIR-NET or the State Level Eligibility tests (SLETs).

It is important to remember that examination scores from these examinations are a mandatory requirement for admissions.

Also to remember is SLET scores are relevant only for the state. But examination scores of GATE and CSIR-NET are valid throughout all Indian universities. GATE score is accepted only by some Indian universities, while CSIR-NET score is accepted by all Indian universities.

The admission process for the PhD English course in India is usually straightforward.

Steps to apply for the course:

• Complete Masters in Arts in English language or M.Phil.
• Appear for entrance examination for the PhD entrance examination if required by the university and college.
• Qualify for the All India National Eligibility Test for Lectureship, if required by the concerned university and college.
• Fill up the admission forms raised by the respective university.
• Attach relevant documents, mark sheets and certificates.
• Fill up reservation quota details if any.
• Appear for admission rounds as per instructions given out by the university.

PhD English: Eligibility

• The candidate should have completed 10+2+3+2 of continuous study.
• For taking admission in the PhD English program, the minimum eligibility is to have a Masters qualification in English language.
• A Masters qualification can either be Masters of Arts in English language (M.A. English) or a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) .
• Students who have completed the courses or are in their final year examinations are eligible to apply for the PhD English admission process.
• Some universities may want a practical or work experience of a few years before one can apply for admission to the PhD courses.

PhD English Entrance Examinations

A meritorious student can get admission to PhD English in a number of ways.Apart from the above entrance exams, university level examinations are also conducted by respective universities. Some universities conduct admissions on the basis of merit.

Important dates of Entrance Exams

How to Prepare for PhD English Entrance Exams?

• The entrance tests for PhD English courses are generally in Multiple Choice Questions - MCQ - pattern. The CSIR – NET   has 120 questions in 3 sections. The total marks that can be gained from the exam is 200. It has negative marking as well. The exam is conducted in English and Hindi languages.
• The MCQ questions are based on various subjects relevant to the stream. The exams have negative marking in them and thus a good score can be gained only after correctly answering the questions.
• Points to remember while attempting the examinations: The questions being asked in the examinations are not straight forward. They can be tricky. Thus it is very important to read the question twice or thrice before answering the question. It is very important to stay updated on the knowledge of the subject. There are a good number of questions which are based on the current updated knowledge and information.
• Confirm the dates of the examinations and related concerns. Admit cards, admission rounds, entrance exam date and time of reporting are important to take note.
• And most importantly, stay calm on the day of the exam. Stay grounded and do not get anxious about the exam.

How to get admission to a top Phd English college?

Admissions in India for Top PhD English colleges is a straightforward process.

• Maintain a good performance record while pursuing M.A English or M.Phil. courses.
• Appear for examinations like GATE, NET and university specific examinations.
• Keep knowledge related to general subjects, English prose and poetry.
• Keep a watch on the previous year cut off marks in the entrance examinations.
• Through the last year of your masters course, dedicate a whole year for the preparation of exams for PhD English.
• Try to give mock tests, papers available online or in your college library.
• Short list the colleges you would want to take admission into. Keep in mind, not all states have top colleges in PhD English. Thus, be prepared to relocate.
• Keep in mind your future goal. A PhD English from different colleges will give varied scope after completion of PhD.
• Since you would be spending up to 5 years in PhD English, keep a watch on side courses that can be done along, to help boost your career options.

The table below gives a list of top colleges in India , where one can take admission for PhD English. Find details related to fees, admission process, accreditation and location for these colleges:

PhD English College Comparison

The table below gives a comparison between the Loyola College and Presidency College of Chennai. Both of them provide PhD English courses.

Find out the difference between them in key areas.

Source: College Websites

A PhD English course is about deep introspection and societal awareness. While the names of the subjects could change from university to university, PhD students learn through the following domains.

The table below gives a detailed syllabus of the PhD English course. The syllabus is a comprehensive presentation. Individual universities may add some more sections as may be applicable.

The first year starts with Research Methodology which is a theoretical approach to the subject. Further, the student gets to prepare their research proposal for their PhD. They would also focus on elective subjects at 500 level and participate in pedagogy based seminars.

In the further years, there is a focus on advanced theories. Students are expected to take up independent studies while logistically assisting their professors with UG courses.

PhD English Recommended Books

The following is the list of Indian Authors in English literature:

The following is the list of international Authors in English literature:

PhD English Course Comparison

• PhD English vs PhD English Literature

PhD English literature is a niche course and is offered only by a few universities and colleges in India. PhD English is available at most of the universities.

Below table gives a comparison between both the courses.

PhD English Job Prospects and Career Options

The jobs available after completion of PhD English are related to teaching institutions and creative sectors.

Being the first most places of learning English, schools, colleges are the first areas of importance where PhD English qualified scholars can apply for jobs. They can start with Teacher Assistants and progress to become Head of Departments.

Those PhD holders who have certification in Cinematography or broadcast media can work in the creativity sector as Critics. Critics are like moderators of content.

Critics can also be in publisher houses who would check and moderate books before getting finally published.

PhD English Job Profiles

Following table gives the types of Job profiles that can be gained by research scholars completing PhD English. It is important to remember at this juncture, that a PhD pass out would start at a nominal level or even at entry levels. It is only after a few years of work experience that the candidate becomes eligible for higher positions. But this is usually at a faster rate as compared to Graduates and Post graduates with Masters qualifications.

Given below is a table which shows few of the job profiles after completion of PhD English.

The following graph gives an idea about the salaries of various job profiles and the average annual salaries offered for the same.

Source: Salary Expert

A PhD doctor possesses exceptional analytical and observation skills. Such skills are absolutely required towards the growth of the language, improving the usage by the locales. It also helps to create people who would focus on improving the social produce of a community.

Some of the private companies that engage PhD English scholars are:

• TATA Consultancy
• Eros Entertainment

Even the government sector looks for scholars of high qualifications.

They are required by government companies like:

• Doordarshan
• Press Information Bureau
• Bureau of Outreach & Communication
• Publications Division
• Office of the Registrar of Newspapers for India
• Central Board of Film Certification
• Films Division
• Directorate of Film Festivals
• Electronic Media Monitoring Centre (EMMC)

PhD English Future Scope

The future of PhD English is very bright. Although being a Hindi dominant country, English is used in almost every possible sector and domain. Working as critics, writing books, critic for novels and motion pictures are the current career aspects in India.

Technical writers and certified translators are the need of today in every sector of industry.

Ques. What is the scope of PhD English?

Ans. There is a wide scope of opportunities after completing PhD English. Career options in the field of literature writing, teaching, authorship and public relations officers open up to connect with people.

Ques. Would it be worth doing a PhD English?

Ans. If the meaning of worth is the qualification, then definitely a PhD has the highest worth of study in the language of English. If the worth being searched for is in the career options, then the meaning could differ. A research scholar starts as an assistant for an editor or may start as an information officer. Now even graduate students would get these positions and the salaries may not be hugely different than that of a graduate student.

But if a PhD scholar grows in their career, accepts various challenges, then further growth and benefit of PhD is visible.

Ques. Are there international opportunities for candidates with PhD English?

Ans. Candidates with PhD English would have a lot of scope. Although everyone learns English language, there are only a few works which are done in English language. But English speaking countries would present a lot of opportunities for PhD English language scholars. When we say international opportunities, these mean going abroad to work for a foreign company, or may also mean to work from within India for the international company.

Ques. Can I get admission to Ph.D. after completing B.A.?

Ans. In India, PhD can be pursued only after completing Masters in a relevant subject. Thus a Masters degree is necessary with a focus on English literature.

Ques. Is there a Dual degree option available?

Ans. The University Grants commission has created an integrated course with M.Phil-PhD In this course the M.Phil. is shortened for 6 months duration. The student needs to give an entrance examination after 6 months in the course. Those who gain 55% in the examination will be able to move forward into PhD while the rest will continue with M.Phil.

Ques. What is better for a career; B.A., M.A., M.Phil or PhD English?

Ans. India is a multilingual country with Hindi being the national language. An education in languages is considered to be the utmost important. A graduate student with a B.A. qualification can get jobs in various functional levels. They can take up positions in public relations or even teaching in primary schools. Doing M.A. or M.Phil. opens up opportunities in the secondary and professional course levels in career. When a student goes for PhD there are various opportunities which open up in research, development and growth of the language. Thus a PhD would not necessarily help in government jobs. The salary levels of Masters and PhD holders are almost comparable. But if the PhD scholar aims for a career in English speaking countries, then it would definitely be meritorious.

Ques. What research topics are relevant for PhD English?

Ans. Some of the research topics that can be sought for are:

• Origins of English language
• Early Modern English - Influence of Industrial Revolution
• Challenges of learning English as a second language
• The prominent contributors and writers in English Literature
• The political, economical and sociological effects of English literature in our day to day life.

Ques. How is life after completing PhD English?

Ans. A PhD scholar gets a qualification of Doctor in Philosophy. A PhD scholar is considered as the top most expert in the English language. Jobs in India are available with publisher houses, colleges. Jobs outside India have a brighter scope. A PhD is the top most education qualification being conferred on to successful students.

Ques. What is the registration process for PhD courses at various universities?

Ans. While each university has their own rules for giving admissions, they are governed by the UGC. UGC has laid out requirements for Masters qualification and an entrance test to be conducted. Some universities also consider the score of NET to take admissions in PhD in English. The course has a specified layout of curriculum for 3 to 5 years duration. This includes the academic part, research and development of the Thesis part and teaching part.

Ques. What is a Critics job in the production domain?

Ans. A Critic is a person responsible to assess and rate motion pictures. Critics are required for print and broadcast media. PhD English when covering film studies, news coverage and cinematography with a 4 year certification are able to work in specific roles with a high salary pay scale.

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Insight of my college

my class has been taught by two amazing professors Dr. Neha Soi and Dr. Jasmine Anand. We were taught research methodology by Dr.Jasmine Anand. she has helped us not only in our academics but also taught us to grow and broad our vision as a researcher. Her inclusive method of teaching helped us understand the journey which we have started. She is extremely caring when it comes to her students and is always ready to help in any form. Apart from being an exceptional mentor, she taught us things which cannot e found in any book. She has helped us to see the bigger picture, to get prepared for the experiences or struggles we will go through as a researcher. She has a very professional and disciplined aproach regarding our curriculum which taught us to value discipline and have a well structured approach towards things. We enjoyed and learnt a lot from her.

Campus Life :

The campus has a very active social life. There are lot of events and extracurricular activities offered on campus. Students are given lot of options to join different clubs to pursue different passions. We have a centrally air conditioned library where students can study as well as explore wide range of books. Research scholar have their own room available to them. Each student is given their own personal locker and there are computers to access their materials.

Journeying Through Research

In our batch there are six research scholars, pursuing research in different fields within english literature. The faculty-to-student ratio is two is to six, which makes the learning expereince more personalized, inviting diverstity in opinions and interactive sessions. Our professors, Dr. Neha Soi and Dr. Jasmine Anand are two versatile professionals, who are not only wonderful teachers but are also great research experts. Dr. Anand taught us research methodology. Her unique teaching style was characterised by a balance between theorteical knowledge and practical know how of research, which is imperative in enriching our research acumen. The concepts taught by both professors, were aptly substantiated by useful examples that simplfied the argument and made it easy to understand. Their pedagogy style promoted application based knowlege, to make us analyse literature more critically.

Course Curriculum Overview :

Our course curriculum is in sync with the critical thought making it more interesting than mundane. It encompasses various theories, catering to various fields of human research that makes it inter-discplinary in nature. The applicaiton based approach of the curriculum makes it more relevant to research as it can be applied in the critical analysis of real world problems.

Mangalayatan University, Aligarh though a PhD Scholar's lens

I am part time PhD scholar. My department is well equipped and faculty members are also very supportive. Hostel facility is good. Students from different parts of the country stay here and study. When I went there for first presentation, I really liked the social atmosphere.

I wanted to pursue PhD from the university which has good grade from NAAC. My priority was Part Time phd course and Mangalayatan University, Aligarh offered that course. Faculty members are well qualified and knowledgeable.

Internships Opportunities :

There is a Good Internship opportunities for students with a stipend. The Reputed companies will offer better placement for the students who get top marks or rank in their courses. Projects will be given according to the curriculum, and students' performance will be noted. Further clarifications should be done based on their outcomes and tasks. Faculties help the students and excel them to perform well in their next projects.

Loan/ Scholarship Provisions :

For a Ph.D., one has to pay Rs.16500 initially, and for the next year, it would be around 13,000 and continues to the upcoming year too. There is a state scholarship for the scholars who enrolled in Ph.D. They will get financial assistance or a stipend of Rs.5000 per month. Getting a job is easier once the scholar completes his /her course.

My period in Stella

The institution has clubs for music, dance, elocution, and debate and students take part in these events throughout the year when intra-college and inter-college is organized. The institution has a great and updated library with almost all journals available. The class rooms are equipped with smartboards and speakers. Sports and extracurricular activities do happen. The National Cadet Corps is the best in the institution. The dance club is run by students.

Initially, when I joined in 2014 the research fee was 11000 for one year. Later the institution increased it to 18000rs. The research study is for 3 years and extended to another 2 and a bonus of 1 year. JRF is a scholarship a research-based candidate can avail of. Also, there is various financial assistance provided based on one's religion as it's a catholic institution. I used to teach and avail a stipend during my years on campus.

Research scholar at osmania university

I will choose this course for the job .in our college the faculty is very well. the qualified faculty will award a Ph.D. we will write the exam only once time we will get the best masks. this is totally about our college.

Fee payment mode scholarship the scholarship name is Mahatma Jyothi papule scholarship. No hike in fee normal fee ranges to poor people also facility to join in our collage Hostel and Mess also available in our college

A quick view of Ph.D English at Amity University Noida

Ph.D. English helps you become eligible for academic teaching. It is the highest qualification in India. The faculty of the English department is very fine and knowledgeable. They also address individual issues very efficiently. Each Ph.D. scholar gets an individual guide whom they can approach whenever required. The exams are conducted only at the end of the coursework of 1st semester. The exams are conducted efficiently and students are made to prepare for them well in advance.

Placement Experience :

Ph.D. scholars in their 3rd semesters are allowed to teach on the campus. They are paid from rs.350-1250 per class depending on their department. After the completion, of course, they also can offer you a permanent teaching job at their campus. The salary would be between 50k to 1lakh per month. I would want to teach on the campus after the completion of my degree.

My college life

I love this course because I decided this course before 12 th class the college faculties are very good quality the teacher teaching method are very good the all teachers help poor students the all teachers love every student of college the all teachers are very interested in study the all teachers have many experiences and very qualifications

The college campus situation was very good quality, college campus are big and beautiful the many groups of social work oraganised by students the many students play many game in this campus the college library are very big and all books are available in this

Awesome and Superb experience in PhD in English

I want to become Assistant Professor so I have opted for the Ph.D. program. Also, I have a keen interest in the field of literature so it is a good opportunity for me. The faculty members in the dept. of English of GLA University are very supportive and enthusiastic. They continuously push their students to do better and helps them to excel in their field of interest. Although GLA is a technical institution, it is equally good for the students who are interested in the subject of English. They run master's as well as doctorate programs in English literature, language, and linguistics. All the faculty members are Ph.D. holders or NET qualified and they are very professional in their work. From time to time assignments are given to the students which will enhance their academic skills. In the doctorate program, a student has to clear a coursework exam which is held after 6 months from the commencement of the course.

There are many student-centric clubs in every department. These clubs promote extracurricular activity among students and also, gave them the opportunity to participate in various literary events held on campus. There is a central library on the campus as well as a departmental library in every department. The collection of books are high and updated. Also, in the pandemic era, the university has provided an online library to students. A significant feature of GLA University, all the classrooms, teachers-room, staff rooms or libraries are air-conditioned. The department of English organizes Brij Literature Festival every year and there are many college events organize by every department. Literio and Poetry club are the clubs that are run by the dept. of English and it organizes many events like Kathyogita, painting competition, dance competition, poetry competition, skit program, etc.

Student's Review On Indira Gandhi National Open University - [IGNOU], New Delhi

The course structure was very intresting it never gave us bored or steal our focus out to study.This is the best college for cultural festivals many celebrities were the student of this college and start there journay from here some of them are Legendry Gazal Singer Jagjit Singh Ji,International Aasker award wiiner song singer and bollywoods famous singer Sukhwinder Singh.Punjabi Raj Gayak Hansraj Hans and so many on.

Overall this college is very good and full fill all the modern requirements of the students yes som whar strictness is there but I think that is required.Yes, many scholarship programs are there for poor students and for toppers too and yes Bank can also provide you the study loan to study in this college

Good college

The faculty of the college is outstanding and also very supportive and interacting. They help the students in every possible way and find new ways so that the students can learn not just reading or listening but watching and understand me

There are various clubs and associations in the Institution and students can join them according to their interest and they can enhance their skills and even showcase them through various competitions conducted by the institution

Conducting research in english

The time that is provided by the college to complete the course of PhD in English is for three years. Students have to submit their research work in these three years without fail. However, extra allowance is given in case students are unable to finish the research or have to resubmit the research work.

It is necessary for courses such as mine to have a relaxation period so that the pressure does not become too much for the students. It is also the responsibility of the college to take care of their students in different possible ways even through arranging events and activities.

Parth's Review On Trivandrum University College, Thiruvananthapuram

Admission :.

I had completed my Master's degree in Science when I enrolled for Ph.D. here, but I always wanted to do something in English, anything. There was an entrance test that I had to give, and I passed, so that's how I ended up here, which is a good thing.

The faculty members were very nice and kind. Generally when you like a subject and the teacher isn't good, you lose interest in the subject. But I had my interest in this course intact as our professors used easy tricks to teach us.

Proud to be part of such great Instution

Selection to phd is generally done on the basis of their performance in the written test and personal interview. Candidates must be qualified from a recognized institute to apply.The selection process is designed to test the aptitude of the candidate towards the course for which the application has been received. This includes research methodology, and subject specific knowledge relevant to the course

University have very big campus which I liked very much, there is big library which is well maintained and library have all the reference books available. College have digital library to ease the learning process for the students.

PhD in English in Maulana Azad university

Course curriculum designed to fill all the needs of future doctors. The whole curriculum focuses on four skills of a language, teaching approaches, research methodologies, learning techniques, speaking and Oral sessions, creative writing and more. All of this is a passport document to your exams. Indeed, exams would not be hard, only unless you read all the materials and prepare yourself mentally. Then, you will pass easily.

Alumni/Alumna :

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After completing masters degree with first position entrance exam held after selection in entrance exam seats alloted to candidate after the entrance exam 6 monthly course work classes to be attended a descriptive exam for research methodology and computer awareness after passing course work exam DRC 1 and DRC2 for choosen a topic of your interests held Then after DRCs a RDC for selection and rejection of your choosed topic synopsis are submitted in RDC and select reject of your topic and RdC committee decided allotment of research topic letter or give a second chance for revised synopsis for completion of desired topic allotment of RDC letter after the letter your research work starts.It's a lengthy processes some times interest are down day by day and you stop any time your work is not done as you decided at starting of course so if the structure will be changed and course work will be skipped or shorter than good

Course is mainly based on our own interests topic since 2015 I am connected and doing my research on my topic After completing masters degree with first position then entrance exam held then after 6 months course work then DRC 2 nd DRC then RDC allotment of research topic or choosen for completion of PhD

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Took the enterance test which had elements such as MCQ, detailed answers and presented the research proposals and got selected in the merit list. Later the dissertation idea was well decided and it was presented in front of the doctoral committee members and got it approved.

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Faculty is an excellent product mix having wide range of experience plus qualification of a doctorate. They would always make classes very lively and interesting and in all it was always an enriching experience for me. Behaviourally as well as ethically teachers observed high amount of ethics in all forms of interactions with the students and will properly guide before and after every evaluation component.

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PhD English Literature: Course Details, Eligibility, Admission, Fees

PhD English Literature is a full-time research degree that deals to impart students with the required theoretical background and research skills. After completion of the PhD in English Literature in India, the graduates can work as Writers, Academic Librarians, Advertising Account Executive, Advertising Copywriter, Arts Administrator, Information Officer etc.

PhD English Literature Course Details

About PhD English Literature

This course is ideal for students who are interested in studying literature written in the English language. The course falls under the umbrella of PhD.

According to Wikipedia, " Literature written in the English language includes many countries such as the United Kingdom and its crown dependencies, Republic of Ireland, the United States, and the countries of the former British Empire. The English language has developed over the course of more than 1,400 years.”

Table of Contents

• PhD English Literature Eligibility Criteria
• PhD English Literature Admission Process
• Popular PhD English Literature Entrance Exams
• Top PhD English Literature Colleges
• Fees Structure for PhD English Literature

Syllabus and Subjects for PhD English Literature

• Why Choose a PhD English Literature?

Preparation Tips for PhD English Literature

• PhD English Literature Salary

Career Options After PhD English Literature

• Skills to Excel

Eligibility Criteria for PhD English Literature

The minimum eligibility for PhD English Literature is a master's degree in the English language with a minimum of 55% aggregate in the discipline passed from a recognized university. In some colleges, M.Phil is a prerequisite for PhD English Literature admission. Selection of the candidates for admission in PhD is done on the basis of entrance examination or merit. There is no age limit for the course.

How To Get Admission in a PhD English Literature?

To get admitted into the best universities for PhD English Literature, students must ensure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria. The admission to PhD in an English Literature course is generally on the basis of an entrance exam which is followed by a personal interview round conducted at the university or the college. Mentioned below are the general guidelines for the admission process:

How to Apply?

PhD English Literature eligibility information for admission can be found on the college's official websites, where the students should apply. Candidates can either reach the official website of the institute or can reach out to the office of the institute to fill out the application form. Candidates need to fill out the application form and upload all the necessary documents which are asked in the form.

Selection Process

Admission is strictly offered to only those candidates who clear the minimum cut-off. After completion of the process of application, go for the counselling round and attend the personal interview round to get your desired college. And the interview decides whether the candidate is allotted a seat or not.

Who Should Pursue a PhD English Literature?

The PhD in English Literature should be pursued by aspirants who are interested in pursuing the field of literature and history of the English language. since it is a doctorate course, it is vital for the students to be interested in the field of research. 

When To Do PhD English Literature?

Ideally, students should pursue a PhD in English Literature upon the completion of their Master's/M.Phil in English. Students with work experience in the field of research and writing would have an advantage over their peers. Students must also ensure that they give the required entrance exam when pursuing this course.

Types of PhD English Literature

Given below are the types of PhD English Literature programs that the students can enrol in:

Full-Time PhD English Literature

A full-time PhD English Literature course lasts between three to six years. In this course, the students are expected to go to the universities and attend the classes in person. This type of curiculum provides students with a lot of exposure and experience.

Part-Time PhD English Literature

A part-time PhD English Literature course is designed for students who can't attend full-time classes. These classes are often conducted on weekends or later in the evenings to accommodate these students. The benefit of this form of class is that the students get time to invest time in gaining work experience and their personal endeavours. 

Distance PhD English Literature

The Distance PhD English Literature course is designed for students who can't even attend part-time classes due to reasons such as location or work. In this format, most of the classes are conducted online and students are only expected to come on-site during exams.

Popular Entrance Exams for PhD English Literature

The applicants need to qualify for the entrance examination conducted by UGC or state to secure a seat in top PhD English Literature colleges in India. Some of the top entrance exams applicable for M.Phil programs are:

A Quick Glance at the PhD English Literature Entrance Exams

To get into the top PhD English Literature college in India, a candidate should clear the test. To prepare for the entrance exams, the candidates should know the course details, the syllabus, and the question pattern, and should prepare according to them. The exam for PhD English Literature consists of a syllabus of English only except for GATE.

• The exam pattern is divided into objective and subjective type questions with a total of 100 marks and total time duration of 2 to 3 hours.
• The questions are asked from topics related to the Victorian period, Modern period, Contemporary period, Modern British Literature etc.
• The examination is subjective in nature and is designed to assess a candidate’s analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Top 10 PhD English Literature Colleges in India

Students can opt for the top government colleges for PhD English Literature in India or most premium colleges in India depending upon their ranking. Here is the list of top 10 colleges for PhD English Literature in India for aspirants' reference:

Top PhD English Literature Colleges in New Delhi

India’s capital city is home to some of the best institutions for PhD English Literature in India. Check the table below for the top PhD English Literature colleges in New Delhi:

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Top PhD English Literature Colleges in Pune

Pune also has some of the best institutions for PhD English Literature in India. Check the table below for the top PhD English Literature colleges in Pune:

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Top PhD English Literature Colleges in Chennai

Tamil Nadu’s capital city is home to some of the premier institutions for PhD English Literature in India. Check the table below for the best PhD English Literature colleges in Chennai:

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Top PhD English Literature Colleges in Bangalore

The capital city of Karnataka is renowned around the country for colleges offering top PhD English Literature programmes. Check the table below for the best PhD English Literature colleges in India:

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Top PhD English Literature Colleges in Kolkata

West Bengal’s capital city, Kolkata, has some of the best colleges for PhD English Literature courses in India. Check the table below for the best PhD English Literature colleges in Kolkata:

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Top PhD English Literature Colleges in Hyderabad

The Telangana state capital has some premier institutions in the country for PhD English Literature courses in India. Check the table below for the top PhD English Literature colleges in Hyderabad:

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Top PhD English Literature Government Colleges

There are several top Government Colleges offering quality PhD English Literature programmes across the country. Check the table below for the top PhD English Literature government colleges in India:

Top PhD English Literature Private Colleges

India has seen significant growth in the number of quality PhD English Literature private colleges that offer some of the best programmes in the country. Check the table below for the top PhD English Literature private colleges in India:

Study PhD English Literature Abroad

There are many colleges abroad that provide students with an opportunity to study PhD English Literature. Given below are the top colleges according to the country.

Top PhD English Literature Colleges Abroad

The table below contains the list of some of the best colleges abroad for PhD English Literature:

Top PhD English Literature Colleges in USA

The USA is home to some of the best universities and colleges offering top-notch PhD English Literature programmes in the world. The table below contains the list of top PhD English Literature colleges in the USA:

Top PhD English Literature Colleges in the UK

The UK has institutions that date back to the 13th century. This makes the UK one of the best destinations for pursuing a PhD English Literature. The table below shows the top colleges in the UK for PhD English Literature:

Top PhD English Literature Colleges in Canada

Known as the ‘Great White North’, Canada is one of the most sought-after destinations for PhD English Literature programmes in the world:

Fee Structure for PhD English Literature

The average PhD English Literature fee is around INR 10,000 to INR 2 LPA depending on the colleges or the universities offering PhD English Literature in India. The fees may vary according to the college or university based on the type of institute, location, infrastructure, faculties, and facilities available. Listed below is an average annual fee for some colleges:

The PhD English Literature is a full-time research degree and may be awarded after three to four years of supervised independent research on the basis of a thesis not exceeding 50,000 words exclusive of bibliography, table of contents and any other preliminary matter.

PhD English Literature duration of three to five years. The course involves the study of the English language and Literature from all parts of the world, their origin, their analysis etc. Some of the compulsory subjects are:

• Modes of Writing
• Critical Essays
• Victorian Literature
• American Literature
• Women’s Writings
• Creative Writing
• English Poetry

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Why Choose PhD English Literature?

Students often wonder about PhD English Literature details before choosing the course. Before deciding on a career, students come across queries like, "What is PhD English Literature course?" and "Why choose PhD English Literature?”. To clearly understand the answers to these questions, we have framed the following three pointers:

What is PhD English Literature All About?

PhD English Literature courses in India is a three years full-time doctorate programme within the field of English. This course includes various types of writing, including novels, non-fiction, poetry, and plays. It also includes texts like poetry, drama, prose fiction etc.

What Does a PhD English Literature Graduate Do?

English is a vast and exciting area that is chosen by a large number of students. Yet after graduation, the career path is rather unclear, largely because there is so much to do with a literature degree. Although, it makes one eligible for Lecturers in private universities, and colleges across India.

Professor: A Professor teaches students studying at UG or PG level and ensures that they learn the language properly. They can teach English or drama to students. Many of the teachers conduct research alongside teaching the students.

Reasons Why PhD English Literature Can Fetch You a Rewarding Career?

The completion of a PhD English Literature degree program is a notable achievement and is valued very highly both inside and outside of academia.

Career Scope and Options: Students after the successful completion of a PhD program have a large opportunity to explore various areas of professional life. They can work in Media Houses, Publishing Houses, Educational Institutions, Print Agencies etc. Candidates can also write their own books, novels or stories or can write for museums or art galleries. They can also work as Lexicographers which means they will have an opportunity to write, compile or edit a dictionary.

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PhD English Literature Course Comparison

PhD English Literature stands for Doctor of Philosophy in English Literature and is typically catered to students interested in and inclined towards humanities and social sciences. Below is a comparison of the PhD English Literature course with other courses:

PhD English Literature vs M.Phil English

The table below showcases the differences between PhD English Literature and M.Phil English:

Having a PhD English Literature degree opens thriving career opportunities. Some tips for entrance exams are:

Get To Know The Syllabus: The syllabus of the course is something that a student should know, this helps the student to know how to perform at the time of the examination.

Study The Current Affairs: Updating Current affairs regularly also helps in preparing for some of the subjects of the course.

Practice Makes Perfect: Go through  all the subjects and the modules that are taught during the duration of the course.

Salary of a PhD English Literature Graduate

The salary of a PhD holder will differ with field and position. As a fresher, the average salary ranges around INR 2 - 4.5 LPA. It will increase up to INR 5 - 12 LPA [Source: Glassdoor], depending upon your skills and experience. Experience and skills will increase the job scope. And for a Professor, government colleges will provide a salary of INR 5.8 LPA [Source: Glassdoor].

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There are a lot of career opportunities available for candidates who wish to pursue PhD English Literature. After completing of PhD English Literature, the graduates can work as Assistant professors in different universities. Here are some job positions available after graduating in literature:

• Academic Librarians
• Advertising Account Executive
• Advertising Copywriter
• Arts Administrator
• Information Officer
• Journalists

Skills That Make You The Best PhD English Literature Graduate

It is a doctorate-level course and deals with research in English literature from all around the world. The main objective of the course includes researching Literature written in the English language. Must-have skills are:

• Analytical Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Good Management Skills
• Good Organizational Skills
• Research and Problem Solving Skills
• Strategic Communication Skills

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Studying in a world-famous institute is a dream of every student whether he/she wants to pursue BTech, MSc, PhD, or any of the degrees. The expansion of the Indian Education System has shown no sign of stopping during the 21st Century.

The students now don’t have to look up for foreign universities to get the exposure, facilities, and cutting-edge technologies for a bright career through PhD.

If you are planning to pursue PhD in India, then you must know the what is best PhD Universities in India. In this blog, we are providing the following details:

How to get into PhD Courses in India?

PhD Universities In India - Ranking Factors

List of Top 10 PhD Universities in India

How to get into phd courses in india.

PhD is very versatile. There are different courses through which you can acquire your PhD. To get into these courses, you can appear in different  PhD Entrance Exams .

here are two types of PhD - Regular or Integrated. If you are interested in a regular PhD after your post-graduation, you can appear in various exams like UGC NET JRF , GATE JRF, TIFR, CSIR NET JRF , etc. After clearing these exams, you can get admission to top PhD Universities in India.

If you are interested in applying for the Integrated PhD courses right after your graduation, then you can go for exams like IIT JAM Exam , GATE, etc. to get into the best PhD universities in India.

Note - If you are confused about what is a regular or integrated PhD course? You should check the Difference Between Regular and Integrated PhD to get your answer.

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Top PhD Universities in India - Ranking Factors

Deciding the best university for PhD in India is based on several factors. Here, we are presenting the list of universities with the ranking as per:

QS Top Universities World Ranking

 Ranking Among BRICS Nations 

Note -  BRICS is an association of Five Major Emerging National Economies which are – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. 

Know which PhD colleges in India are best as per the Ministry of Human Resources and Management. Check –  NIRF Ranking

The above rankings are acknowledged worldwide by the colleges and universities of almost of the nations. The following are the factors on which these rankings are given to the PhD universities in India.

Academic Reputation

   Employer Reputation

   Faculty/Student Ratio

   Number of Faculty with a PhD

   Research Papers Per Faculty

   Research Citations Per Faculty

   Number of International Faculty

   Number of International Students 

Getting the top-ranked PhD universities in India is always be a great choice for students who are living in the nation. However, there are several universities in foreign known for the best research and opportunities, but nothing beats these top PhD universities of India. 

Here are the top 10 best universities to do PhD in India. You can check them below.

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Best University for PhD in India - Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Scoring full marks in factors like Academic Reputation and Employer Reputation, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay acquired the 1st position among all the best PhD universities in India. The Institute ranked 172 as per the QS World Ranking 2022. Apart from this, the institute was able to acquire 8th Rank among the BRICS nations.

IITB also got 34th place in Asian University Ranking.

Know more about the institute at – IIT Bombay - What Makes It The Best?

Top PhD Universities in India - Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

IISc Bangalore is considered best university to do PhD in India. It is also known as the “Silicon Valley of India”, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This Institute claims the 185th place in the Best PhD universities in India by QS Global Rank.

Apart from this, the Institute acquired 10th Rank among the various universities in BRICS nations by scoring perfect scores in factors like Staff with PhD and Papers Per Faculty.

IISc Bangalore holds 51st rank in list of Asian University Ranking.

Know more about the admission process and courses offered at –  IISc Bangalore Admission

Top Universities in India for PhD - Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi is ranked 3rd among the best PhD universities in India and a world rank of 193 among all the institutes of the world. The Institute scored the second-highest marks after IIT Bombay in Academic Reputation and Employer Reputation. IIT Delhi claims the 8th rank among the universities in BRICS nations.

43rd Rank has been acquired by IITD in Asian University Ranking.

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PhD Best University in India - Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

With a joint rank of 275 as per QS Global Rank, IIT Madras is 4th among the Top 10 PhD universities in India. As per the ranking of the universities in BRICS nations, the institute acquired 17th Rank.

This university also got the 50th place in Asian University Ranking.

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Top Universities Offering PhD in India - Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

IIT Kharagpur got Rank 5th and secure the place in top 10 PhD universities in India. It is located in West Bengal, India. The Institute scored the highest scores in International Faculty Factor to claim a joint rank of 314 in QS World University Rankings. Among the BRICS nation’s universities, the institute stands on 23rd rank for PhD courses.

This university also acquired the 56th place in Asian University Ranking.

Best University for PhD in India - Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

With a global rank of 350, the institute is ranked 6th among the Top 10 PhD universities in India. IIT Kanpur scored a perfect score in the Staff with a PhD factor. Apart from this, the institute holds 4th position in Paper Per Faculty factor and 5th in the Academic Reputation factor scores. As per the BRICS rank, the institute holds a rank of 25.

IITK also got the 65th place in Asian University Ranking.

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Best University for PhD in India - University of Delhi

The University of Delhi is another non-IIT university which successfully marked 7th rank among the Top PhD universities in India. Apart from being the largest university of the country, the institute has a global rank of 501-510 and a BRICS rank of 42.

67th Rank has been acquired by University of Delhi in Asian University Ranking.

Top PhD Univerities in India - University of Hyderabad

Finally, a non-IIT university to mark its presence in the Best PhD universities in India. The University of Hyderabad holds a rank global rank between 651-700 and currently ranked among all the PhD universities in BRICS nations. Although it is ranked 8th among the universities in India, this institute has shown a great pace in acquiring this position at a younger age as compared to the IITs.

This university also got the 114th place in Asian University Ranking.

Top Universities in India for PhD - Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

IIT Roorkee is also known as the oldest technical institute in Asia. It holds the 9th rank among the best PhD universities in India. The institute scored the highest marks in the top 10 for the factor of International Students Indicator. IIT Roorkee holds a global rank of 383 and a BRICS rank of 47.

90th Rank has been acquired by IIT Roorkee in Asian University Ranking.

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UGC Approved PhD Universities in India - Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

Although it holds 10th rank among the PhD universities in India, IIT Guwahati scored the perfect score as per the Staff with PhD factor. The Institute is worldwide famous for its campus and infrastructure. IIT Guwahati currently holds 470 rank as per the QS World University Ranking and 48th among the PhD universities in BRICS nations.

IIT Guwahati also got the 112th place in Asian University Ranking.

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Best Ph.D. in English Colleges in India 2023: The Ph.D. in English stands for Doctor of Philosophy in English, which is completed within 3 to 5 years. The course is ideal for those candidates who wish to learn literature subjects in an English-translated language. The English Ph.D. degree will make you well-versed in major fields of English such as world literature, dialogue delivery, ancient literature, dialects, translations, and technical writing like drama, poetry, fiction, and prose. Candidates need to have a minimum aggregate score of 55% in their academics as well as should have post graduate or master’s degree I.e, MA in English or M. Phill before applying for Ph.D. in English program. You can make 4 to 6 lakhs salary per annum and that increases based on your expertise, knowledge, and dialogue delivery. Students can get into the creative writing, and corporate sector as well as in universities and colleges after completing their Ph.D. degree in English. Technical Writer, Journalist, Critic Writer, Translator Public Relations Officer, are some of the job roles after completing an English Ph.D. In this article, you’re going to learn everything about a Ph.D. in English degree including its salary structure, recruiters lists, degree scope, top colleges, etc.

Course Highlights

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Eligibility Criteria

All the aspirants need to meet the following eligibility criteria before being admitted to the best university for Ph.D. in English in India –

• All the candidates must have at least 55% aggregate marks in their academics, bachelor’s as well as a master’s degree. Scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, and other backward classes people get 5% relief on this.
• Postgraduate or master’s degrees should be either Masters of arts in English (MA) or a master of philosophy in English (M.Phil).
• Candidates need to clear the entrance examinations followed by a personal interview round to be eligible for a Ph.D. in English.
• Various Universities require you to have professional experience in English or literature subjects at a senior-level position.

Admission Process

The candidates need to follow the proper admission process to get admitted to the university. You need to visit the official website of your dream university, download the application form, fill it out and send it back to the university. Afterward, you need to attempt the entrance examination and score at least minimum passing marks. Candidates are also expected to score a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in their 10th standard, and 12th standard as well as a bachelor’s degree. Moreover, they need to complete their master’s degree in the English field for further admission. Once you clear the entrance examination you will be called for the personal interview session that will be followed by various other rounds. We have mentioned the compiled process below –

• Merit-Based Admission
• Entrance Exam-Based Admission (CSIR UGC NET, ICAR AICE JRF/SRF, UGC NET, etc)
• Written Test
• Counseling Session
• Group Discussion
• Final Documentation process & Evaluation

Syllabus for Entrance Exam

UGC-NET is the exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is accepted by all Indian colleges affiliated with the University Grants Commission (UGC). The syllabus for the UGC-NET English exam is listed below.

Fee Structure for Ph.D. in English

The Ph.D. in English fees vary according to the University to which you are planning to apply for admission to pursue further studies. In India, the average fee for completing a Ph.D. in English is INR 50,000/- per annum. The minimum fee required to pursue this program is INR 5,000/- and the maximum fee can go up to INR 3,00,000/- per annum based on amenities, reputation, enrollment number, location, etc. If you are looking forward to taking admission to the top universities for Ph.D. in English with minimal annual fees, then ‘Loyola College, Chennai,’ ‘Christ University College, Bangalore’, etc is the best option for you. Their fee structure stands approximately between INR 10,000/- per annum to INR 35,000/- per annum. Other best English Ph.D. universities with a bit higher fees structure between INR 75,000/- per annum to INR 1,50,000/- per annum are ‘Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneshwar,’ ‘NIMS University College, Jaipur,’ ‘St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai’, etc. Please note that the annual fees for Ph.D. in English will eventually increase & can go in lakhs if you wish to take direct admission to private universities that don’t require an entrance examination. But, after clearing the university-level entrance exam, you get certain relief in your entire fees.

Top Entrance Examinations for Ph.D. in English

Different Universities accept different entrance examinations. Moreover, they can also conduct their university-level examination that candidates need to clear before getting admitted to the university. During the entrance exam, you will have 1.5 hours to complete it. And the exam questions will be in the form of multiple-choice questions with no policy of negative marking. The entrance exam will generally be on subjects like logical reasoning, English, social science, etc. Some of the most popular entrance examinations held by different universities in India for Ph.D. in English admission are mentioned below –

• UGC NET: The entrance exam states the Indian candidate’s eligibility as a professor or Junior Research fellowship. The University Grants Commission (UGC) exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency.
• GATE: Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is conducted to test candidates’ eligibility for research-based subjects. You can appear for the GATE 2023 exam if you have completed either of the government-approved degrees in subjects of Arts, Science, Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Commerce, etc. It’s one of the prestigious exams that open doors to work in companies like ONGC, BHEL, NTPC, IOCL, SAIL, HPCL, etc.
• DUET: Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET) is generally a national-level entrance examination. The DUET entrance exam is organized by the National Testing Authority (NTA). The test allows candidates to pursue higher-level studies in degrees like postgraduate, M.Phil, and other research-based doctorate or philosophy courses. The DUET 2023 notifications will soon be released on their official website portal.
• JNUEE: Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam (JNUEE 2023 entrance exam) is generally a university-level entrance exam. The JNUEE 2023 notifications are declared & managed by the conducting body National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam takes place once every year. With the help of this exam, the candidates can take admission across various degree-level courses on the JNU campus within the 14 Schools. These degrees are undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), Master of Philosophy (M.Phil), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) etc.

Note: National Testing Agency (NTA) is a self-established organization that helps to organize various university-level entrance examinations. Such exams help candidates to take admission or fellowship to renowned educational universities. With the help of NTA standards tests, we can judge the capability of candidates for further admission.

Here in the below section, we have mentioned the most important dates for entrance examinations –

Scholarship and Fellowship

As per various government schemes, the most deserving candidates will be offered the scholarship & fellowship by waving off their fees. All the aspirants of Ph.D. in English are notified to attend the UGC NET exam & clear with required marks to avail the full benefit of such schemes. Clearing this entrance exam will give you the position of JRF (Junior Research Fellowship). Here, you are eligible for a stipend between INR 28,000/- to INR 30,000/-. Your stipend amount increases gradually after two years to INR 35,000/- at SRF (Senior Research Fellowship) position.

Result and Cutoffs

Minimum marks or aggregate percentage is set by the best universities for Ph.D. in English in India to select the top-notch & sharp-minded candidates.

The cut-off marks are different for every course, university, or college. Such cutoff scores widely save you from the difficult entrance examination. Based on your 12th standard, 10th standard, bachelor’s, or master’s, your admission process gets simplified. If you do not fulfill the minimum cutoff marks, then you will not be called for further rounds of the admission process. The list of cutoff marks usually gets declared after the results of entrance exams are out.

Future Scope and Career Options after Ph.D. in English

The future scope after completing a doctorate of philosophy in English seems very bright. It is so because novelists, creative writers, copywriters, technical writers, and even literature professors, etc. are the need of the day. Even though our mother tongue is Hindi, English is still the most basic language that is used as a medium to interact with each other in the private corporate sector as well as the government sector. We have compiled a list of some job profiles, career roles, employment sectors as well as top recruiters that you can get hired from after the completion of an English Ph.D. degree –

Employment Sectors 

Top Recruiters

Private Companies

Government Companies

Salary Package After Completing Ph.D. in English

The starting salary for a Ph.D. in English graduate freshers are INR 3,50,000/- to INR 5,000,00/- per annum as per PayScale. After gaining 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, it goes up between INR 10,00,000/- to INR 15,000,00/- per annum. The maximum you can make after 10 to 15 years of experience at profiles like movie critic is INR 36,00,000/- although for the right talent sky’s the limit.

Top Cities for Ph.D. in English

Indian cities that are best for completing your Ph.D. in English degree course are Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, preferably. It is so because it is considered a hub for employment so there are so many people from varied parts of India as well as foreign countries who are good in English & come to these cities for study. Having a group with such knowledge will help you to improve your skills and learn the best from each other. Moreover, while searching for the best college you should know about the professors, their profiles & degree and preferably join universities having professors who have completed English studies in foreign countries. Here are the top cities that you can approach for completing your PhD. in English degree –

Top university for Ph.D. in English

In India, there are more than 760 government and private universities as well as 38,498 colleges. Out of this number, more than 15,000 universities offer MA in English and Ph.D. in English courses.

Best Private/Government University for Ph.D.in English in India

Best University for Ph.D.in English in World

FAQ’s Related to Ph.D. in English

Q. What is the full form of a Ph.D. in English? 

Ans. The Ph.D. in English stands for doctor of philosophy in English degree. It is a research-based degree of 3 to 5 years usually done after completing the master’s in English.  

Q. Name the entrance exams held by the universities for joining Ph.D. in English degree courses. 

Ans. GATE, JNUEE, DUET, CSIR-UGC NET, ICAR AICE JRF/SRF are the entrance exams for Ph.D. English admission. 

Q. What is the average fee structure for a Ph.D. in an English degree course? 

Ans. The average fee for completing a doctorate in English is INR 5,000/- to INR 3, 00,000/- per annum. 

Q. How much salary can you expect after completing a doctorate in philosophy in English? 

Ans. According to PayScale, the Ph.D. English graduates can expect INR 3, 50,000/- to INR 5, 00,000/- per annum in private & government sector jobs. 

Q. What are the minimum aggregate marks accepted by the universities for taking admission to Ph.D. in English? 

Ans. The candidate must have at least 55% aggregate marks in Academics, and a bachelor’s as well as a master’s degree to be eligible for filling out the admission form.

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Ph.D. (English Literature) Colleges in India

Aligarh muslim university - amu.

location_on University Road, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

call (0571) 2700220 mail_outline (0571) 2702607

Courses Offered

• M.A. (English)
• B.A. (Communicative English)
• B.A. (English)   unfold_less
• Diploma Course in Communication Skills in English
• Ph.D. (English Literature)

Bhabha University

location_on Jatkhedi, NH-12, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

call (0755) 4246498, 4936800 / phone_iphone 9111105431, 9165025500

• B.A. (English Literature)
• M.A. (English Literature)

Bhupal Nobles P.G. Girls College

location_on Udaipur, Rajasthan

call (0294) 2422934 / phone_iphone 9414609913

Bhupal Nobles' Post Graduate College

location_on Near Sevashram Circle, Udaipur, Rajasthan

call (0294) 2412981, 2423948

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

location_on Nalanda Campus, R.N.T. Marg, Indore, Madhya Pradesh

call (0731) 2527532 mail_outline (0731) 2529540

English and Foreign Languages University - EFLU Hyderabad Campus

location_on Near Tarnaka, Hyderabad, Telangana

call (040) 27098225

• Certified Course in Teaching of English
• M.Phil. (English)   unfold_less
• Ph.D. (English)
• B.A. (Hons.) (English)
• Post Graduate Diploma in the Teaching of English (PGDTE)
• M.Phil. (English Literature)

English and Foreign Languages University - Lucknow Campus

location_on Motimahal Campus, 2 Rana Pratap Marg, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

call (0522) 2216073 mail_outline (0522) 2200009, 4082699

• Certificate Course in English and Communication Skills

English and Foreign Languages University - Shillong Campus

location_on Umshing, Mawkynroh, Shillong, Meghalaya

call (0364) 2909035 / phone_iphone 9436932657 / mail_outline (0364) 2534117

• B.A. (English)
• B.A. (Hons.) English

Gauhati University

location_on Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Guwahati, Assam

call (0361) 2570415, 2674243

• M.Phil. (English)
• Ph.D. (English)   unfold_less

Government Arts College (Autonomous)

location_on Arts College Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

call (0422) 2215212 mail_outline (0422) 2217572

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Admissions - Ph.D. in Literature

The Graduate Admissions Application is closed until early Fall https://grad.ucdavis.edu/apply

The deadline to apply to our program is January 5, 2024

The Graduate Studies  Application Components  page covers many admissions questions, but feel free to contact our program's staff if you need more information. Regarding your application status, please check online or contact us.

Application Requirements In preparing your materials, please note the department implements holistic review of applications, which considers every element of the application in an effort to reach a contextualized assessment of students' accomplishments an potential.

• Writing sample (see below for details)
• Statement of Purpose
• Personal History & Diversity Statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable
• Copies of transcripts
• Application Fee 2023-2024 cycle: $135 for U.S. and $155 for international applicants
• Admissions Requirements and Eligibility   as set by UC Davis Graduate Studies  

Writing Sample

• One-two research or term papers written for English courses; the total should not exceed 30 pages excluding images and bibliography.
• If your research or term paper(s) are not recent (e.g., written in the past 2-3 years or so), it is advisable that you revise the papers to include more current research/sources on your topic.
• Be sure that you closely proofread any research or term paper(s) you submit in order to present your best work possible.

We are actively recruiting graduate students with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance.

There is no independent application for admission to the M.A. program, emphasis in Literature; this degree can only be earned by those admitted to the Ph.D. program,  en route  to their Ph.D.

International applicants ,  please review the  following application information .

Graduate Studies only offers application  fee waivers  to applicants who have participated in   specific graduate preparation programs .   Applicants who are affiliated with these programs must indicate their participation AND must provide the name and contact information for their program coordinator in the relevant section of the online application system to receive a fee waiver.

Please highlight your academic preparation and motivation; interests, specializations, and career goals; and fit for pursuing graduate study at UC Davis.

Preparation and Motivation:  may include your academic and research experiences that prepare you for this graduate program (for example coursework, employment, exhibitions, fieldwork, foreign language proficiency, independent study, internships, laboratory activities, presentations, publications, studio projects, teaching, and travel or study abroad) and motivation or passion for graduate study.

Interests, Specializations, and Career Goals:  may include your research interests, disciplinary sub-fields, areas of specialization, and professional objectives.

Fit:  may include how your preparation, experiences, and interests match the specific resources and characteristics of your graduate program at UC Davis. Please identify specific faculty within your desired graduate program with whom you would like to work, how their interests match your own, and how you would benefit from engaging with their research.

• Personal History and Diversity Statement

The University of California Davis, a public institution, is committed to supporting the diversity of the graduate student body and promoting equal opportunity in higher education. This commitment furthers the educational mission to serve the increasingly diverse population and educational needs of California and the nation. Both the Vice Provost of Graduate Education/Dean of Graduate Studies and the University of California affirm that diversity is critical to promoting lively intellectual exchange and the variety of ideas and perspectives essential to advancing higher education and research. Our graduate students contribute to the global pool of future scholars and academic leaders, thus high value is placed on achieving a diverse graduate student body to support the University of California’s academic excellence. We invite you to include in this statement how you may contribute to the diversification of graduate education and the UC Davis community.

The purpose of this essay is to get to know you as an individual and a potential graduate student. Please describe how your personal background informs your decision to pursue a graduate degree. You may include any educational, familial, cultural, economic, or social experiences, challenges, community service, outreach activities, residency and citizenship, first-generation college status, or opportunities relevant to your academic journey; how your life experiences contribute to the social, intellectual, or cultural diversity within a campus community and your chosen field; or how you might serve educationally underrepresented and under-served segments of society with your graduate education.

Three Letters of Recommendation

• From professors or other persons situated to speak about your potential for graduate study. In general, letters from professors or instructors involved in post-secondary academic studies who can speak to your research and/or the potential for your research profile, as well as any other aspect of your academic profile (e.g., any experience teaching, tutoring, or mentoring others) are preferred. These persons may also address your extra-curricular and personal histories as applicable.

Transcripts

• Copies are allowed. Once admitted, Graduate Studies requires official transcripts.
• UC Davis requires academic records from each college-level institution you have attended - instructions can be found  here .

Prospective students may also submit a  Fellowship Application  after applying to the program.

For the Fall 2023 cohort, we received 137 applications, admitted 19, and 6 matriculated.

• Funding Your Ph.D.

All students admitted to the Ph.D. program are provided guaranteed funding for 5 years in the form of Teaching Assistant and Associate Instructor positions. These appointments provide a  tuition waiver  which covers the Resident Regular Tuition and Health Insurance and pays a  monthly salary . A limited amount of Graduate Student Researcher positions are available each year where students assist faculty with various projects.

Departmental funds are also available, such as the Miller Travel Fund, for students to attend conferences, interviews and conduct research. Additional progress-based and summer language and travel fellowship stipends are awarded with funding allocated to us by Graduate Studies.

The  UC Davis Humanities Institute  offers various fellowships students can apply for to fund their projects. Admitted students are also considered for University-wide fellowships.

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