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Ph.D. or Doctor of Philosophy in English Literature is the terminal or highest academic degree offered in the field of English language and literature. Full-time usually takes between 3-5 years to accomplish. It comprises of a sequence of advanced courses in areas such as literary theory and criticism, specific field of specialization, research skills courses, a final examination that tests the mastery of the field, a dissertation that aims to make a contribution to the existing knowledge through research, and a defense of the dissertation.
Admission to the Ph.D. English literature programs in India require GRE, CAT, GMAT, NET, SET or state level eligibility test scores. Doctoral programs require candidates to possess a postgraduate master’s degree in English Literature or any allied field; good writing skills; a well-developed research proposal or statement of purpose.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in English Literature (Ph.D.) |
| - Duration | 3-5 years |
| - Course Level | Doctoral |
| - Eligibility | Master's degree in English Literature |
| - Top Colleges | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi, University of Delhi (DU), University of Mumbai (MU) |
| - Entrance Exam | Entrance Exam conducted by respective colleges, UGC NET, JRF, DU Entrance Exam, MU Entrance Exam |
1. The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in English Literature or any other Humanities field, with not less than 50-55% marks in their academic performance from any known university.
2. Post graduate degree in English Literature with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade. Some universities may lower their requirements in terms of percentage.
3. Pass UGC NET, SET, or any other national/state level eligibility test as required by the university. Sometimes, specific institutes may administer their unique tests.
4. Knowledgeable about different literary theories, movements, famous authors, and their most important works since the interview process sometimes involves questions about one’s self.
5. Additional advantage if one has good writing skills and/or at least one published work in a peer reviewed journal as research experience is evaluated.
6. Finally, after passing the written test and interview, the candidate’s research interest areas should match the specialization or current research projects of the department.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Methodology | Research design, Literature review, Data analysis, Academic writing |
| Literary Theory | Marxism, Feminism, Postcolonialism, Poststructuralism |
| British Literature | Shakespeare, Milton, Romantic poets, Victorian era |
| American Literature | American Renaissance, Realism, Modernism, Postmodernism |
| Postcolonial Literature | Colonial discourse, Resistance literature, Subaltern studies |
| Literary Criticism | Close reading, Hermeneutics, Semiotics, Psychoanalysis |
| Dissertation | Original research, Literature review, Methodology, Findings |
| Advanced Research | Specialized research in chosen area of English Literature |
| Teaching Methodology | Pedagogy, Curriculum design, Classroom management |
| Academic Writing | Research paper writing, Journal article writing, Book chapter writing |
| Comprehensive Exam | Written exam testing knowledge of English Literature and Literary Theory |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 6 Private Ph.D. (English Literature) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| YBN University | Ranchi, Jharkhand | INR 169,500 |
| Woxsen University | Hyderabad, Telangana | INR 745,000 |
| Indus University | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | INR 261,000 |
| Mewar University | Chittorgarh, Rajasthan | INR 140,000 |
| Vivekananda Global University | Jaipur, Rajasthan | INR 300,000 |
| OPJS University | Churu, Rajasthan | INR 720,000 |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 6 Government Ph.D. (English Literature) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| The English and Foreign Languages University | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | INR 20,430 |
| English and Foreign Languages University | Hyderabad, Telangana | INR 11,100 |
| Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya | Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh | INR 19,320 |
| Awadhesh Pratap Singh University | Rewa, Madhya Pradesh | INR 90,000 |
| English and Foreign Languages University | Shillong, Meghalaya | -- |
| Madurai Kamaraj University | Madurai, Tamil Nadu | INR 113,650 |
