Dr Ambedkar College Nagpur MA English: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Master of Arts in English at Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur (DACN) is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU). The PG Department of English was established in 1994-95 to cater to the growing demand for advanced study in English Literature and Language. The programme covers British Literature, American Literature, Indian Writing in English, Literary Theory and Criticism, and Language Studies, equipping students for careers in academia, teaching, content writing, journalism, civil services, and communication. The total fees for the programme are ₹15,355 for the entire 2-year duration, making it one of the most affordable MA English programmes in the Vidarbha region. Admission is merit-based on graduation marks, with no entrance exam required.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are expected to open in June 2026 via the college's online portal (enrollonline.co.in/Registration/Apply/DACN). Based on the 2025-26 session, online registration for M.A. (English) opened on 20 June 2025 and closed on 05 September 2025. The merit list for MA admissions was displayed on 15 July 2025, with admissions conducted from 15 July to 30 July 2025, and classes commencing from 01 August 2025. The current academic session (2025-26) admissions are closed.

Key Points

• The PG Department of English at DACN was established in 1994-95 and has a well-equipped Language Laboratory (set up in 2010) with ICT-enabled classrooms.
• The department runs the English Literary Association, a dedicated forum for guest lectures, workshops, seminars, essay writing competitions, elocutions, calligraphy, and literary quiz competitions.
• A Language Laboratory with teacher and student computing units supports technology-based teaching and learning of English language skills.
• The department offers certificate courses in Communication Skills and improvement of LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) skills to students from all faculties.
• Weaker students are identified through an Aptitude Test and provided special mentoring and extra classes.
• Faculty members include a Professor, Associate Professor, and multiple Assistant Professors, ensuring strong academic guidance at the PG level.

DACN MA English Fees

Fee Structure

• The total fees of Rs.
• 15,355 is for the entire 2-year duration of the programme (as reported for 2025-26).
• Tuition fees for Year 1 are Rs.
• 2,590 and Year 2 are Rs.
• 2,435 as per RTMNU fee data; remaining charges include university fees, examination fees, and other college levies.
• Students from SC, ST, VJ, NT, OBC, and NEO Buddhist categories are eligible for government scholarships and freeship, significantly reducing the effective fees payable.
• Examination fees are paid separately at the time of each semester examination.
• No dedicated hostel facility is specifically advertised for MA students; the Shri K.
• Khusuru M.
• Mehta and Smt.
• Putlan K.
• Mehta Endowment Fund provides lodging and boarding assistance to deserving candidates selected by a college committee.
• There is no EMI option; fees are generally paid at the time of admission/semester registration.

DACN MA English Admission 2026

College Admission Dates

• Admissions are conducted through the online portal: enrollonline.co.in/Registration/Apply/DACN.
• No entrance exam is required; admission is purely merit-based on graduation marks.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with English as a subject, with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) from a recognised university.
• Candidates who have appeared in the final year of their graduation and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply provisionally.
• Admission is granted on the basis of merit in the qualifying graduation degree; no entrance exam is conducted.

Admission Process

• Visit the official online registration portal: enrollonline.co.in/Registration/Apply/DACN
• Register and fill in the online application form during the open registration window (typically June-September).
• Upload required documents: graduation marksheets, passing certificate, category certificate (if applicable), transfer certificate, migration certificate, and passport-sized photograph.
• Await the merit list displayed on the college notice board and website.
• Report for document verification on the specified date and pay the prescribed fees to confirm admission.
• On-spot admissions are conducted for remaining vacant seats after the regular admission rounds.

DACN MA English Scholarships 2026

Available Scholarships

• SC, ST, VJ, NT, and NEO Buddhist students effectively pay minimal fees after scholarship/freeship benefits under the Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship scheme.
• Students must apply for government scholarships through the Maharashtra Scholarship Portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in) within the prescribed deadlines each academic year.
• Merit-based scholarships require students to maintain a minimum academic performance as specified by the respective scholarship scheme.
• The Mehta Endowment Fund is specifically for lodging and boarding assistance; selection is made by a college-constituted committee.