Awesome and Superb experience in PhD in English

I have applied for Ph.D. in English in the year 2019. Before that, I have completed M.A. in English from the University of Allahabad, Prayagraj. For GLA, I have cleared the written entrance test of GLA and then after that, I was shortlisted for a one-on-one interview. The interview was taken by prominent faculty of the English department. A few days later, I was informed through mail about my selection. Thereafter, the admission process was quite smooth. But, at the time of admission I was not having my final semester mark sheet with me, this poses a little bit hurdle on the road. But the faculty members are very considerable and understand my situation and they allowed my provisional admission based on my previous semester result. The criteria of admission in the doctorate program are that the candidate should have a minimum of 55% in the master's degree. If the candidate has qualified NET then he/she will be exempted from the written exam.

I want to become Assistant Professor so I have opted for the Ph.D. program. Also, I have a keen interest in the field of literature so it is a good opportunity for me. The faculty members in the dept. of English of GLA University are very supportive and enthusiastic. They continuously push their students to do better and helps them to excel in their field of interest. Although GLA is a technical institution, it is equally good for the students who are interested in the subject of English. They run master's as well as doctorate programs in English literature, language, and linguistics. All the faculty members are Ph.D. holders or NET qualified and they are very professional in their work. From time to time assignments are given to the students which will enhance their academic skills. In the doctorate program, a student has to clear a coursework exam which is held after 6 months from the commencement of the course.

In my program, there is no need of doing an internship. Although, in other programs, an internship is required. I have not experienced such kind of opportunity because my field of study does not require this.

The placement cell mainly concentrates on the Btech and MBA programs. Although, the dept. of English runs a personality development and communication skills program in every department to excel in the time of placement. After completing my Ph.D. program, I will apply for the job of assistant professor in colleges and universities.

The fees structure for 3 years is around 2.5 lacs. So for the first year, I have to pay 73k annually, and then for the 2nd year, I have paid 76k. For the 3rd year, I will have to pay 79k annually. Therefore, a sum of 3000 has been added to the annual fees every year. Also, during the time of admission, I have to pay the security money and exam fee. During my two years in GLA, I have not being provided with any kind of stipend. As I have not been assign to do any teaching work by the faculty to date.

There are many student-centric clubs in every department. These clubs promote extracurricular activity among students and also, gave them the opportunity to participate in various literary events held on campus. There is a central library on the campus as well as a departmental library in every department. The collection of books are high and updated. Also, in the pandemic era, the university has provided an online library to students. A significant feature of GLA University, all the classrooms, teachers-room, staff rooms or libraries are air-conditioned. The department of English organizes Brij Literature Festival every year and there are many college events organize by every department. Literio and Poetry club are the clubs that are run by the dept. of English and it organizes many events like Kathyogita, painting competition, dance competition, poetry competition, skit program, etc.