How do I prepare for the MA in English program at Delhi University entrance exam?

It’s not too late to prepare for the entrance exam MA in English program at Delhi University even in the 3 years of your bachelor's. Just be regular at it and keep some important points in mind.

Be well versed in your BA course- Read your text thoroughly and in various aspects. Read diverse critical essays on each text to attain a multiplicity of perspectives. In case you are graduating from a different subject, refer to the BA(Hons.) DU syllabus.

Read History of English literature- Knowing the roots is a basic step. To get an idea of the basic chronology and ages refer to these books:

1. A short history of English literature by Sir Ifor Evans.

2. A brief history of English literature by Peck & Coyle.

Indian Literature in English- To get enough knowledge of the same refers to these books:

1. A concise history of Indian literature in English by Arvind Mehrotra.

2. Indian writing in English (4th edition) by K.R. Srinivasa.

Gain enough knowledge of literary theory & criticism- For this read:

1. Beginning theory by Peter Barry

2. Literary theory by Terry Eagleton

Update yourself with award-winning authors- This is not difficult if you read beyond your syllabus. Some of the awards to keep track of are:

• The Nobel prize

• The booker prize

• Sahitya Akademi Award

• Gyaanpith (for Indian regional literature translated into English)

• Pulitzer Prize

Apart from these strategies, I suggest becoming an avid reader and reading beyond your syllabus, and also practicing writing book reviews. All this will help you make a way for the DU English Literature program.