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B.A. in English

Eligibility

Passed 10+2 examination with 50% aggregate marks.

Admission Procedure

01

Merit based counseling on XII Std marks.

About Program

B.A. English (3 Year) is designed to deliver knowledge of various genres of literature in English, focusing on literary works and theories produced across the globe.

It covers the canon of English literature, Indian English Literature, American Literature, Canadian literature, African Literature, and, also, Linguistics and Communication Skills, for the literary and language competence of the students. Besides, the program provides an opportunity for the students to sharpen their communication skills and language proficiency using Language Lab, equipped with iTell Orell software.

The students are provided with individual mentors from the English faculty, who have received their Ph.Ds. from reputed institutions in India and abroad, and, have many years of teaching, research, and industry experience. Following the National Education Policy of 2020, students enrolled for the B.A. English Degree can choose from different minors like Linguistics and Psychology etc.

Program Highlights

DIT
  • Curriculum structured as per NEP 2020
  • Qualified Faculty
  • Optimal Teacher-Taught Ratio
  • State-of-the-Art Multimedia Language Laboratory
  • Focus on developing linguistic & analytical skills along with creative & communication skills
  • Enables the students to appreciate literature & present an informed response to it
  • Prepares students for higher education programs across the world
  • MoU with HIL to teach German and Spanish Language
  • Departmental Clubs
  • Co-curricular Activities

Fee Structure

1st Year (2024-25)

Particulars Tuition Fees Academic Services Fee Total Fee

All India Category

1st Installment

28,600

21,650

50,250

 

2nd Installment

28,600

21,650

50,250

Uttarakhand/Himalyan State Quota (After 26% Scholarship on Tuition Fee)

1st Installment

21,164

21,650

42,814

 

2nd Installment

21,164

21,650

42,814

For detailed Program Fee Structure, please Click Here

Program Curriculum

B.A. in English

Program Educational Objectives

PEO1

To enrich the knowledge in the study of English to gain an understanding of the literature across the world as a reflection of the society it is born in.

PEO2

To provide an introductory exposure to methods and methodologies in literary, cultural and historical domains to explore wider universal issues for better understanding of themselves and the world around them and to apply the knowledge for further research.

PEO3

The ability to understand the complex dynamics of literary genres with critical, aesthetic, and ethical sensitivity.

Outcomes of the Program

The English curriculum at DIT University offers students an opportunity to explore the core theories of Language, Literature, Culture and Media Studies. The program is designed to train students who aspire to pursue higher education in Language, Linguistics, Literature, Culture and Media Studies. The curriculum also focuses on building the required skills for students looking to be employed in research, academia, script/content writing, publication houses, translation etc. The program's interdisciplinary nature allows the students to choose various non-literary electives from allied departments of Psychology and Economics to add to their skill set. Emphasis is laid on developing the student's analytical, writing, communication, and critical thinking skills so that they are ready for the job right after graduation.

On completion of the B.A. English (3 Year) students will be able to:

PO1

Domain Knowledge: To enable them to explore and acquire strong theoretical knowledge of basic principles for understanding relevant areas with human concern.

PO2

Research Orientated: The course will help students to identify, analyse areas of research and do an independent advance research in the field.

PO3

Analytical reasoning: The students will learn to analyse, recognize and appreciate the ways in which writers use language to achieve a range of effects and be inspired to present an informed and personal response to materials they have studied.

Program Specific Outcome

PSO1

Proficiency in understanding Literary Genres:To provide an introductory exposure to methods and methodologies in literary genres. An understanding of literal and implicit meaning, relevant contexts and of the deeper themes or attitudes that may be expressed.

PSO2

Proficiency in Practical Approach: To provide an introductory exposure to methods and methodologies in literary, cultural and historical domains to explore and understand wider universal issues.

Career Prospects

Varied employment opportunities exist for Graduates in English in both public and private sector organizations. To mention a few:
Additional Scholarship for:
Girls Students Student has scored 80% & above in X & XII Std. aggregate for UGprograms (To continue the scholarship, the student should maintain a CGPA 8.5 and above every year, without any back paper, UFM and Indiscipline case.) 10%
Sibling Siblings of current Students / Alumnus (The scholarship shall be applicable only for first year) 5%
Defence Defence Personnel (Serving / retired) (The scholarship shall be applicable only for first year)
Defence (Martyrs Defence Personnel / Gallantry Medals Awardees) (The scholarship shall be applicable only for first year)
5%
Ward of Single Mother Scholarship for Ward of Single Mother
(To continue the scholarship, the student should maintain a CGPA 7.0 and above every year, without any back paper, UFM and Indiscipline case)
5%
Both Parents are not Alive Scholarship for the Orphan Student
(To continue the scholarship, the student should maintain a CGPA 7.0 and above every year, without any back paper, UFM and Indiscipline case)
5%
Differently Abled Scholarship for Differently Abled Student
(To continue the scholarship, the student should maintain a CGPA 7.0 and above every year, without any back paper, UFM and Indiscipline case)
5%
Sports Scholarship on the basis of performance in Sports.(The scholarship shall be applicable only for first year) Please refer the policy document

For detailed Scholarship Policy Click Here

Merit Scholarship on the basis of percentage of marks in aggregate of mandatory subjects in XII Standard
Greater than or equal to 90% 30%
Greater than or equal to 80% to < 90% 20%
On the basis of CUET for UG Programs Percentile in CUET >=70% to <80% 15%
>=80% to <90% 25%
>=90% to <95% 50%
>=95% 100%

The Merit Scholarship is applicable for 1st year only, for subsequent years please refer to Merit based policy for subsequent/continuing years in the Scholarship Policy

Notes

  • Online Registration is Mandatory.
  • In addition to above Fee, Rs.10,000/- Admission Fee (Non-Refundable) and Rs. 5,000 Caution Money (Refundable) will be charged at the time of admission.
  • All the above Scholarships are applicable only on the Program Tuition Fee.
  • Only one type of scholarship can be given, students can opt for the higher %age of scholarship.
  • Scholarship cannot be more than 100% of Tuition fee.