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M.A. in English 
offered by IGNOU

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  • A++ NAAC accredited
  • Central University
  • Estd. 1985

M.A. in English
 at 
IGNOU 
Overview

Duration

2 years

Total fee

₹13,200

Mode of learning

Distance/Correspondence

Course Level

PG Degree

M.A. in English
 at 
IGNOU 
Highlights

  • Maximum duration of the course is 4 years

M.A. in English
 at 
IGNOU 
Curriculum

Latest curriculum for this course can be downloaded from the below link. The curriculum PDF has semester wise course structure, electives and detailed course content.

M.A. in English
 at 
IGNOU 
Placements

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Median Salary 3.36 Lakh
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M.A. in English
 at 
IGNOU 
Entry Requirements

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M.A. in English
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Admission Process

    Important Dates

    Jan 31, 2025
    (ODL/Online mode-Jan 2025) Re-registration (without late fee) deadline
    Jan 31, 2025
    (ODL/Online mode-Jan 2025) Last date for fresh admission/registration

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    Students Ratings & Reviews

    3.3/5
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    Rajni Kumari Dubey
    M.A. in English
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    5
    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Study material was provided by the university itself.
    Placements: In our university, basically, a student became eligible for placement in the last year or last semester of his or her course. There are various private companies and organizations that visit our college for placement annually. Some of them were Redbus, Byju's, Unacademy, etc. Last year, about 53% were placed by these companies with great packages. The average annual package was 14 lacs, and the highest was 25 lacs by Byju's and Unacademy. I plan to become a professor or teacher at any university soon. There are quite a few other plans too, like currently preparing for the entrance exam.
    Infrastructure: No hostel facility is available as this is an open college but yes, there are a lot of PGs available and most of the college personnel know about that so one can get help from them. The average rent of PG is INR 5,000 with the meal. Hostel Fee: INR 5,000 per year External Expenses: Rs. 2000–Rs. 4000
    Faculty: I chose this course because I have an interest in it. There are 70 students and it is very crowded. Their faculty members are good at studying, and their teaching methods are very nice. There were 3 hours of timing in the examination. Class Size: 70 Course Fee: INR 7,000 per year.
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    Anonymous
    M.A. in English
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    3.4
    4Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty1Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Review of IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University.
    Placements: Top roles offered were content writer, high school teacher, educator, assistant professor, catalog specialist, corporate trainer, customer relationship manager, etc.
    Infrastructure: Our college had many study centers. Our college provided all the required facilities. Classrooms were spacious. Libraries, labs, and playgrounds were not available.
    Faculty: The course curriculum was relevant. It was similar to any regular college curriculum. In several courses, students had the opportunity to engage in project work during their second year. Additionally, there were annual assignments assigned to assess students' performance. Exams were difficult. If your content isn't well written, you might end up with a score of around 50%.
    Reviewed on 22 Aug 2023Read More
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    Deendayal
    M.A. in English
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    4.2
    4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    I solely recommend IGNOU if one is planning to attain a particular degree along with their job.
    Placements: Students become eligible for placements in their final year/semester. The placements offered at IGNOU are decent as top companies like Reliance Life Insurance, HCL Technologies, Amazon, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Deloitte, YouTube, etc., come here. The average package offered was 3-5 LPA. Sectors like business development come on top with recruiting 13% of students, followed by operations with 12% of students.
    Infrastructure: The campus of IGNOU is very good and attractive. The classrooms are very good and well-equipped. There are labs for all practical subjects. Free Wi-Fi is available. The hostel rooms are good, and the food is also of good quality.
    Faculty: The course curriculum is very limited in IGNOU, as I have seen in other universities. The faculty are a bit advanced which makes it difficult for average students to have a better understanding of the topics. These are the only cons I experienced here until now. I chose this course because I want to become a professor, and I am also pursuing B.Ed with the same discipline, which will help me in my further qualifications. Here, the faculty-student ratio is approximately 1:60 during classes. The faculty in IGNOU are highly qualified and experienced, and their teaching method is advanced and crisp at the same time. I enrolled for this course in July 2019, but till now, I have given two term-end exams for the first year and second year. Although, I have submitted my assignments in the first year and second year, and my experience was pretty good as the questions were related to the entire course.
    Other: In IGNOU, the fee structure is a thing that everyone should go for because you'll not be able to know when the course has been completed. The fee structure of IGNOU is very affordable, and even the students of reserved categories have the opportunity to enroll in a one-time free course, be it any certification course, Diploma, graduate Diploma, or even a degree. There is hardly any fee hike in IGNOU, and the examination fee is also minimal, Rs.200 per paper. The learners belonging to reserved categories are eligible for the government of India scholarships. Students are guided to collect the scholarship forms from the office of the Social Welfare Officer of their state, fill it, and submit the completed form to their respective regional centers. You can visit www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/ aboutignou/division/srd/ scholar_fee_reimbursement for more scholarship details. IGNOU has its own placement cell called CPC (Campus Placement Cell). The cell provides on-campus and off-campus placements.
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    Shagufta
    M.A. in English
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    4
    4Placements3Infrastructure5Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Absolutely satisfied because of faculty, good placement.
    Placements: IGNOU provide better chances of placement. Many MNCs and other corporate industries hire students. Companies like quick. Com, reliance, Aviva, Bharat BPO etc. Give chance to freshers to set their career. After completing M.A. ( English from IGNOU one can get a chance to work in educational sector along with that student can also pursue higher education for professional courses like they can go for journalism, content writer.
    Infrastructure: IGNOU study center are Colaberated with Delhi university colleges. So availability of Wi-Fi and library are good for students also study material provided by is made my high experience professors and one can get deep knowledge of subject. Also IGNOU organize various sports camps for students.
    Faculty: Professors of IGNOU are high qualified and experienced, they are very helpful for students. Students can ask doubts related to their subject in weekend classes. Although scoring in IGNOU is quite difficult but if you work hard you can easily get above 60%. .
    Other: Knowledge of English language is important in each and every industry either it's educational institutions or any MNC. So having post graduation degree in English language has I value. Also it's a distance learning university so students can do other professional courses also.
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    Anonymous
    M.A. in English
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    1.8
    2Placements1Infrastructure2Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money
    Overall, our college is very good.
    Placements: About 69% of students from our course get placed. The highest salary offered in our course is 1.5 lacs per month and the lowest salary offered is Rs. 10,000 per month. Above 60% of students from the course got an internship. The top roles offered in our course are writer, language teacher, lecturer, and tutor.
    Infrastructure: There is a high-speed Wi-Fi facility and huge enough classrooms. It has a huge and useful library. It has many important books to help us to improve our doubts. The food served is good. The canteen is clean and hygenic. Medical and sports facilities are good enough.
    Faculty: Teachers in our college are very helpful, qualified and knowledgeable. They teach very smartly, and they clear all doubts. They teach in orally and written ways. Teachers gave assignments. Semester exams are tough. The pass percentage is 40% in each subject.
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    M.A. in English
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    IGNOU 
     
    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q:   Which subjects are taught in the first semester of IGNOU MA in English course?

    A: 

    IGNOU MA in Education is a two-year course, divided into four semesters. There are a list of subjects included in each semester. The subjects taught in the first year of IGNOU MA in Education programme as per its curriculum are:

    • Educational Resarch
    • Understanding Education
    • Education: Nature and Purposes
    • Learning, Learnerer, and Development
    • Societal Context of Education
    • Operational Dimensions of Education
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    Q:   Can I do PhD after MA from IGNOU?

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    Yes, you can do PhD in the relevant subject after completing an MA course from Indira Gandhi Open University. The open university provides PhD programmes in different areas of specialisation. IGNOU PhD course admission is done based on accepted exam scores followed by an interview round. Aspirants can check out more details about PhD at the open university, here. Interested candidates should go through the eligibility and selection requirements before proceeding with application formalities.

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    Q:   What is the course fees for two years M.A in IGNOU?

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    Indira Gandhi Open University MA fee structure shall include tuition fee, a one-time fee, and a registration fee. The registration fee amount is non-refundable. Candidates have to pay the fee amount after registration for admission confirmation. IGNOU MA tuition fee ranges between INR 7,000 and INR 25,000. The fee payment can be done online via credit card/debit card/net banking. This fee amount is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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    Q:   What is the last date to apply for IGNOU MA fresh admission?

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    Indira Gandhi National Open University has extended its application deadline from Jul 15 to Jul 31. Candidates seeking admission to the MA courses can apply in Jul session till the extended date. Additionally, the candidates who are pursuing the course can re-register as well. The IGNOU re-registration date is extended till Jul 31 as well.

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    Q:   Which is better among DU SOL and IGNOU for an MA course?

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    Both DU SOL and IGNOU are popular among students for distance programmes. Candidates can consider factors like course fee, ranking, degree acceptance, and more, while making a choice. The minimum eligibility criteria for MA at both the open learning universities/platforms is a valid bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised board. 

    Below table showcases the MA course fee at IGNOU and DU SOL:

    University

    Total Fee (MA)

    IGNOU

    INR 9,000 - 25,600

    DU SOL

    INR 2,000 - 76,000

    NOTE: The aforementioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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    I have completed mcom with 70% from mp aps University Rewa. But I am Mumbai in present time Am I eligible to m a in literature

    Answered a year ago

    Hello, The eligibility criteria for the MA course are Graduation from any stream with minimum 50 percent marks. All the very best. Hope this answer helps.

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    Nandini Pangasarajah

    Contributor-Level 8

    Is a BCA student eligible for pursuing M.A in English?

    Answered 2 years ago

    Yes, You can do M.A. in English after BCA but you apply from IGNOU.

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    vignesh Bandi

    Contributor-Level 6

    Can I apply for UGC NET / CTET or state teachers eligibility test after completing MA from IGNOU?

    Answered 2 years ago

    Yes, a master's from IGNOU is also eligible for the NET exam provided they have 55% in their aggregate as this is a central government-approved university. Hope it helps.

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    Vinay kr Pandey

    Scholar-Level 16

    I want to sit for M.A exam from IGNOU. I have graduated from CU as a regular Hons in English long before. Could you guide me to clear the

    Answered 3 years ago

    Having graduated from CU as a regular Hons in English you have wide range of course in CU itself as the M.A. in English as well as in so many other subjects is available in regular as well as Distance Learning mode. The M.A. English distance learning program at Chandigarh University provides student

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    Jagdish Kumar Sehagl

    Beginner-Level 3

    I am 41 years old. Am I eligible to apply for MA in literature in IGNOU?

    Answered 5 years ago

    Please refer to the link provided below for details regarding a course in Master of Arts (English) from Indira Gandhi National Open University. You should be able to download college brochure which contains details regarding eligibility criteria for this particular course. Alternatively, you can vis

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    Swapnaneel Bhuiya

    Scholar-Level 17

    Are registrations still going on in Indira Gandhi National Open University for distance Master of Arts (English)? I want to apply for it.

    Answered 6 years ago

    IGNOU accepts admissions in month of July and December only. You can apply in December in your desired course.

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    Rudra Shaurya

    Guide-Level 15

    Which course can I do with English and computer after class 12th?

    Answered 6 years ago

    Computer Science Engineering and Information Technology drive the world and has become an indispensable part of human civilization. For every learned individual, it is an asset for the knowledge economy. Computer Science Engineering not only grooms research scientists who have a passion for inventio

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    KRISHNENDU SEN

    Guide-Level 12

    I did my graduation with 43% in 2004. What is the procedure to apply for MA or B.Ed in IGNOU?

    Answered 6 years ago

    Hi Nishi, If you want to take admission in IGNOU for B.Ed, this percentage is not sufficient, because minimum percentage required for B.Ed is 50% for general and SC/ST 45% but you can apply for MA. For that, percentage doesn't matter. Thank you.

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    chandrakant swain

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