Agra College MA English Literature FAQs
Ques. What entrance exam is needed for MA English Literature admission at Agra College?
Ans. Admission to MA English Literature at Agra College requires a valid CUET-PG 2026 score. CUET-PG is conducted by NTA; the 2026 exam was held from March 6 to March 27, 2026, and results were declared on April 24, 2026. After results, you apply through the DBRAU PG admission portal (dbrauadm.samarth.edu.in). The college does not conduct any separate entrance examination.
Ques. What are the total fees for MA English Literature at Agra College?
Ans. Total tuition fees for the two-year MA English Literature at Agra College are ₹13,764.50 for boys and ₹13,404.50 for girls. Year I (Provisional) costs ₹6,982 for boys / ₹6,802 for girls; Year II (Final) costs ₹6,782.50 for boys / ₹6,602.50 for girls. This is a government-aided rate with no management or NRI quota, so all students pay the same subsidised fee.
Ques. What career options are available after MA English Literature from Agra College (DBRAU)?
Ans. After completing MA English Literature, you can work as a PGT English teacher in UP government schools, college lecturer (after UGC NET), content writer, journalist, translator, or civil services aspirant. MA English Literature from DBRAU qualifies graduates for UGC NET (English) and PGT English posts in UP government schools; the degree is also accepted for PhD admission in English at central universities. Many graduates also pursue PhD at DBRAU or other universities, or appear for UPSC and state PSC examinations.
Ques. Is Agra College a government college and what university is the MA degree from?
Ans. Agra College is a government-aided degree college affiliated with Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University (DBRAU), Agra. The MA degree is awarded by DBRAU. Established in 1823, it is one of the oldest degree colleges in India. The low fee structure is a direct result of the government-aided status, which means all funded seats are available at subsidised rates.
Ques. What scholarships are available for MA students at Agra College?
Ans. OBC, SC, and ST students can apply for the UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship for tuition fee reimbursement through scholarship.up.gov.in. The Central Sector Scheme scholarship (₹12,000/year, first 3 years) is for Class 12 toppers on the National Scholarship Portal. Nationalised banks also offer education loans up to ₹10 Lakhs. Register for UP scholarships immediately after admission since the pre-registration deadline typically falls in October.
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