The two-year Master of Arts in English at Central University of Haryana (CUH), Mahendragarh is offered by the Department of English, School of Languages across four semesters. The curriculum covers British and American literature from the Renaissance to the contemporary era, post-colonial and world literature in English, literary theory and criticism, language and linguistics for literary analysis, Indian writing in English, comparative literature and translation studies, gender studies and cultural criticism, and research methodology in English. Admission is through CUET PG 2026 (test code COQP11), and the programme admits 30 students. As a centrally funded university under Act No. 25 (2009) of Parliament, CUH keeps fees highly subsidised with a total programme cost of INR 15,618 for two years.
📋 Admission Status: CUET PG 2026 was conducted from Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026. Results are expected by April 24, 2026. CUH MA English applications are expected to open in May to June 2026 (Tentative) on the CUH Samarth Admission Portal. Merit list and seat allotment are expected in June to July 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- Programme: MA English, 2 Years (4 Semesters)
- Admission: CUET PG 2026 (test code COQP11) | Seats: 30
- Total Fees: INR 15,618 over 2 years (2025-26 official, hostel separate)
Central University of Haryana MA English Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Year 1 Fee | INR 8,346 |
| Year 2 Fee | INR 7,272 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 15,618 |
- Total fee for the two-year MA English at Central University of Haryana is INR 15,618 as per the official 2025-26 fee notification (CUH/2025/A&C/433, dated 11 February 2025). Year 1 fee is INR 8,346 and Year 2 fee is INR 7,272.
- Hostel accommodation is optional and available on campus. Annual hostel charges are INR 12,300 and mess charges are INR 2,575 per month.
Central University of Haryana MA English Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET PG 2026 Exam | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 |
| CUET PG Result | April 24, 2026 |
| CUH Application Opens | May to June 2026 (Tentative) |
| CUH Application Deadline | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Merit List and Seat Allotment | June to July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification and Fee Payment | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Classes Commence | August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| CUET PG 2026 (COQP11) | January to February 2026 (Registration) | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 | April 24, 2026 |
- Admission to MA English at CUH is based on CUET PG 2026 scores. Candidates must appear for CUET PG using test code COQP11 and list Central University of Haryana as a participating institution.
- Government of India reservation norms apply. SC/ST/PWD/OBC-NCL candidates receive 5 percent relaxation on the minimum eligibility percentage. Final admission is subject to document verification at the CUH campus in Mahendragarh.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent marks or equivalent grade in aggregate. SC/ST/PWD/OBC-NCL candidates receive a 5 percent relaxation. Candidates with English as a core subject at the undergraduate level are better prepared for the CUET PG English paper.
- No mandatory undergraduate specialisation in Hindi is specified; however, candidates with a background in Hindi, Languages, or Humanities are better positioned for the CUET PG examination in this discipline.
- Candidates must have appeared for CUET PG 2026 and listed Central University of Haryana as a participating institution.
Admission Process
- Register for CUET PG 2026 on the NTA portal. Select test code COQP11 and list Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh as a participating institution.
- Apply online through the CUH Samarth Admission Portal (cuhadm.samarth.edu.in) after CUET PG results are declared.
- Upload degree certificates and marksheets, CUET PG scorecard, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Await merit list; selected candidates must complete document verification at the Department of Hindi within the stipulated date.
- Pay the first-year fee of INR 8,346 through the online portal to confirm your admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- Students from Haryana and North India seeking affordable central university MA
- Candidates targeting UGC NET after MA for lectureship or research fellowship
- CUET PG qualifiers wanting centrally funded MA with total fees under INR 16,000
- Candidates planning UPSC civil services with relevant optional subject
- Students valuing subsidised education at a NAAC A-accredited central university
✗ Skip if
- Students seeking MA programmes at DU, JNU, or BHU for peer network and brand
- Candidates expecting industry placement support from the MA programme
- Students needing specialised MA with strong research infrastructure and labs
- Candidates for whom relocation to Mahendragarh, Haryana is not feasible
Central University of Haryana MA English Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Tuition fee waiver | SC/ST students via scholarships.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 20,000/year | Top 20 percentile of Class 12 board; income limit |
| UGC National Fellowship for SC Students | Variable | SC students in higher education |
| National Scholarship Portal (OBC/Minority) | Variable | Eligible students via scholarships.gov.in |
- SC/ST students at CUH are exempted from tuition fees and pay a reduced annual fee. All government scholarship applications are submitted via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) in the first semester.
- Candidates who clear UGC NET JRF after completing the MA become eligible for a junior research fellowship of INR 37,000 per month for PhD research.
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