Aliah University Kolkata BA {Hons.} English: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for BA Hons English at Aliah University is INR 8,800 for the three-year programme. As a government minority university, Aliah University keeps undergraduate fees highly affordable. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm current fees with Aliah University admissions before joining.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent in any stream from a recognised board with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B). A valid AUAT 2026 (UG category) score is required. Candidates appearing in the 10+2 examination may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the minimum marks requirement at the time of admission.

Ans. Admission to BA Hons English at Aliah University is through AUAT 2026 (Aliah University Admission Test, UG category). Applications open at aliah.ac.in from April 17 to May 12, 2026. Candidates appear in the AUAT UG examination and are allocated seats through merit-based counselling. Selected candidates confirm admission by submitting original documents and paying fees.

Ans. BA Hons English at Aliah University covers British literature from Chaucer to the contemporary period, Indian writing in English, American literature, postcolonial literature, literary criticism and theory, English linguistics, and comparative literature. The three-year programme builds critical reading, analytical writing, and communication skills for careers in education, journalism, publishing, and corporate communication.

Ans. BA Hons English graduates from Aliah University can pursue careers as English teacher, content writer, journalist, editor, and corporate trainer. WBSSC and WB TET open government school teaching positions. Pursuing MA English leads to UGC-NET eligibility for assistant professor roles. Publishing, media houses, digital content agencies, and corporate communication departments also recruit BA English graduates.

Ans. BA Hons English students at Aliah University can apply for the WB Aikyashree Scholarship for minority community students via wbmdfcscholarship.in, WB SC/ST and OBC post-matric scholarships via oasis.gov.in, the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for minority undergraduate students, and the Central Sector Scheme at scholarships.gov.in. Students are encouraged to check their eligibility and apply within the scholarship deadlines each academic year.