Agra College MA English Literature FAQs
Ques. What is the eligibility for MA English Literature at Agra College?
Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in BA with English Literature as a principal subject from a recognised university with at least 45 percent aggregate for general category. SC and ST candidates are eligible at 40 percent. No entrance examination is required. Admission is merit-based through the DBRAU portal at dbrauadm.samarth.edu.in.
Ques. What is the total fee for MA English Literature at Agra College?
Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MA English Literature at Agra College is INR 13,765 (Boys) as per the official fee chart for 2025-26. Year 1 fee is INR 6,982 and Year 2 fee is INR 6,783. DBRAU examination fees are payable separately each semester. Agra College’s government-aided status keeps MA fees among the lowest in Uttar Pradesh.
Ques. What subjects are covered in MA English Literature at Agra College?
Ans. The MA English Literature programme at Agra College under the DBRAU syllabus covers advanced British literature from Anglo-Saxon to contemporary periods, Indian writing in English, American literature, literary theory and criticism, postcolonial and feminist literary studies, and dissertation or research methodology in the final year over four semesters.
Ques. What careers are available after MA English Literature from Agra College?
Ans. MA English Literature graduates from Agra College can pursue careers as English lecturers in colleges, school teachers, content writers, journalists, and civil services aspirants using English Literature as an optional. The degree qualifies graduates for UGC NET in English to teach in colleges and for English faculty recruitment under UP education board norms.
Ques. Is Agra College NAAC accredited and DBRAU-affiliated?
Ans. Yes. Agra College holds NAAC Grade A accreditation and is affiliated to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University (DBRAU), Agra, a UGC-recognised state university. Degrees are valid for government employment, UGC NET eligibility, and further doctoral research.
Ques. Are scholarships available for MA English Literature at Agra College?
Ans. SC, ST, and OBC students can apply for UP government post-matric scholarships via scholarship.up.gov.in. The Central Sector Scheme provides INR 12,000 per year to students who scored in the top 20 percentile in their undergraduate degree with family income below INR 8 lakh. National Scholarship Portal schemes cover eligible minority candidates.
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