ADBU BA {Hons.} English: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The BA (Honours) in English at Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU), Guwahati is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme offered under the Department of English, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, at the Tapesia Campus. Spanning 8 semesters, the programme provides a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to English language and literature, covering British, American, Indian, and European writings in English. The total fees for the programme amount to Rs. 3,11,000 (as per the 2026 fee structure), with a seat intake of 60 students. The programme is one of the most popular humanities offerings at ADBU, attracting students from across Northeast India and beyond who wish to pursue careers in writing, journalism, academia, content creation, and communication.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are currently upcoming. Based on the previous year's pattern, applications typically open from April-May 2026 onwards, with classes commencing in August 2026. Admission is through ADBU's own entrance test (DBU-GET) and/or personal interview. A unique eligibility requirement for this programme is a minimum of 50% marks in English specifically (in addition to 50% aggregate in Class 12).

Key Points

• The programme is offered at the Tapesia Campus, a 500-acre fully residential campus in Sonapur, Guwahati, with dedicated hostel facilities for boys and girls.
• The curriculum covers a wide sweep of English literature – from British Poetry and Drama of the 14th–17th centuries through to American Literature, Women's Writing, Indian Classical Literature, and Modern European Drama.
• Students develop skills across creative writing, academic writing, language and linguistics, and literary criticism, making the programme highly versatile for diverse career paths.
• Discipline Specific Electives in Semesters V and VI include Literature of the Indian Diaspora, Literary Criticism, Research Methodology, Literary Theory, Partition Literature, and Project/Dissertation.
• The programme is particularly well-suited for students planning to pursue MA English, journalism, content writing, hospitality management, or competitive exams where English literature is an optional subject.

ADBU BA (Hons.) English Fees

Component-wise Fee Breakup (BA Hons. English – 2026 Fee Structure)

• Caution Deposit of Rs. 10,000 is refundable at the time of leaving the university, subject to no dues.
• Admission Fees of Rs. 18,000 is non-refundable.
• Annual Fees of Rs. 17,000 is charged in July semesters (July 2026, July 2027, July 2028, July 2029 – 3 applicable instalments over the 4-year programme).
• Payment can be made via UPI (PayTM/GooglePay/BHIM), NEFT, or online through the admission portal. No cash or cheque payments are accepted.
• Fees are payable semester-wise as per the schedule below:

Instalment Schedule

Hostel Fees (Optional – not mandatory)

• Hostel registration fee: Rs. 1,000 (one-time)
• Security deposit: Rs. 5,000 (refundable on vacating hostel)
• Food is NOT included in hostel fees; students purchase meals from on-campus canteens (thalis priced Rs. 50–100).
• Hostel is optional and subject to seat availability; registration is done at the time of admission.

ADBU BA (Hons.) English Admission 2026

ADBU BA (Hons.) English – Admission Dates 2026

• ADBU does not follow a centralised counselling process. Admissions are conducted on a rolling basis throughout the admission season (April–August). Candidates are advised to apply early as seats are limited (60 seats).

Entrance Exam – DBU-GET (Don Bosco University Graduate Entrance Test)

• ADBU conducts its own entrance test (DBU-GET) for BA admissions. There is no requirement to appear for CUET or any other national-level entrance exam for admission to BA (Hons.) English at ADBU.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Class 12 or equivalent) from any recognised board in any stream.
• Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Class 12.
• Minimum 50% marks in English specifically in Class 12 (this is a unique requirement for the BA English programme).

Admission Process

• Register on the ADBU online admission portal at erp.dbuniversity.ac.in/adbu_erp/admission/ using a valid email ID.
• Select BA (Hons.) English as the programme and fill in the application form.
• Pay the application fee of Rs. 600 online (UPI/NEFT).
• Validate your email ID after registration and log back in to complete the form.
• The Admission Office will schedule the DBU-GET entrance test and/or personal interview and communicate the date/time via email and phone.
• Appear for the Entrance Test and Personal Interview (conducted on the same day) at the Tapesia Campus.
• Admission is offered based on Class 12 academic record (including English marks) and performance in the Entrance Test/Personal Interview.
• On the day of admission, carry originals of Class 12 marksheets, proof of date of birth, caste/tribe/community certificate (if applicable), and the duly filled student health form.
• Pay the admission fee (Rs. 18,000, non-refundable) by 5:00 PM on the day of admission; balance fees within 7 days.

ADBU BA (Hons.) English Scholarships 2026

Scholarships

• All ADBU scholarships are in the form of tuition fee waivers/reductions and are awarded semester-wise.
• Scholarship applications are typically submitted at the time of admission or at the beginning of each semester.
• Students must maintain satisfactory academic performance for scholarship renewal.
• Government scholarships such as the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) schemes (Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students) are also applicable for eligible students enrolled at ADBU.