The M.A. English program at Panjab University requires candidates to pass an entrance exam and meet merit-based criteria. The entrance test is held annually in June, with applications accepted from April to May. The course is ideal for those pursuing careers in teaching, content writing, or professorship. Despite the faculty's high qualifications, there are challenges due to a shortage of staff, affecting the teaching experience, particularly in British literature. The program lasts two years, divided into four semesters, with rigorous exams that align with the NET exam standards.

The university charges an annual fee of INR 10,000, plus examination fees of INR 2,575 per semester, and offers scholarships like the Mittal Pandey Scholarship for qualified students. Placement opportunities are limited, with only 5-10% of students securing jobs, primarily in content writing, with salaries ranging from INR 12,000 to 15,000. The placement cell is less active for humanities, prompting many students to pursue further education or independent job searches.

The university supports students through professional networking events, and there are scholarships available for both need and merit. Government university fees average INR 20,000 annually, but SC/ST students pay reduced fees of approximately INR 10,000. The program is economically feasible, although fees may increase every 1-2 years.

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gazal dhillon

4.5Helpful

MA, English

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025(Enrolled 2025)

Life in Post graduate government college, chandigarh

Fees and Financial Aid:

I am pursuing my masters in english, we have to pay fees according to our semester, in all the semester we are supposed to pay 12500, so that means around 25000 for one month, and 50000 for whole course, which is quite affordable

Review Ranger

3.0

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Panjab university a historic site

We have to pay 14,000 per for the whole year. Then, we have to pay examination fees every semester. There is also a literary society fees of 1,000. Also to become an alumni we have to pay 1500 rs. The examination has been increasing every semester.

Rating Sage

4.3

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

A glimpse into the life of literature students at Panjab University.

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For MA English the fees is approx 13,000 for a year, although examination fee is also have to be paid each semester which costs about 3200. The examination fee however increases each semester. For the first semester additional 1000 has to bee paid for the literary society. The amount of fee is same for everyone except the students of sc category in the domicile. Other scholarships can be availed through NSP, which requires above 55% in previous degree or examinations.

Ayush Sharma

3.5

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024(Enrolled 2019)

A university where dream comes true

The fee is around 20,000 per annum its not increasing from past 3 years its still the same there is a scholarship for sports students and others scholarship is also there there is very less fee for sc and st category students they have to pay around 10,000 per annum

Rajinder kaur

4.5

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2024(Enrolled 2020)

college provides us internships for better future

the complete cost of my course is 22000 per year and my course is of two years . some students are appreciated with the fee concession who scored well in the exams. students belongs to schedule cast and tribal cast given scholarship too.

Kartik Thakur

3.3

Reviewed on May 19, 2024(Enrolled 2021)

Dav College Campus and it's details

Th fee structure is different with respect to our courses . The college is a semi government college and fees are pretty reasonable if compared with other private and semi government colleges and institutions.

Simran verma

3.9

Reviewed on May 12, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

" COLLEGE LIFE: PROS AND CONS"

Tution fees is Rs. 29000 and additional Rs. 5000 is charged for examination fees in one year. I think the fee structure is quite high as compared to other colleges. And reservations are also provided but to a limited extent.

Loveleen

5.0

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Perfect

The fee structure of the campus is very affordable to every group of students. Even they provide scholarship to the students. Their are even much and more opportunities for students to earn good prices by participating in a functions.

Anonymous

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2023(Enrolled 2022)

My personal college experience.

This college has very less cost of study. according to my course only 6 to 7 thousand in 1st semester i paid and only 3 to 4 thousand in the second semester I paid. This college also provides many scholarships.

Varnika Raturi

2.8

Reviewed on May 29, 2023(Enrolled 2021)

PANJAB UNIVERSITY: AN OVERVIEW

The fees are affordable as it is a government University and the fee hikes occur seldom. No scholarships, financial assistance, or job acquired on campus. The fee hikes occur every one to two years after the state government's approval.

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