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Master of Arts (English)
Duration
- 2 Years
Eligibility
- Graduate in English Literature or an allied discipline with minimum 40% aggregate marks. Graduates from other disciplines may submit an application to the Registrar for special consideration. Students awaiting results may also apply.
Admission Calendar
- Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: 24 July 2026
The Master of Arts (MA) in English Program is a 2 year full time campus-based program offered by ICFAI University with a view to impart in-depth knowledge and broad understanding of literary theory and concepts along with its implications.
Award
Students who successfully complete the program will be awarded the “Master of Arts in English” Degree by the University.
| Admission Calendar | |
| Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form | 24 July 2026 |
| Interview and Admission Decision on or before | 29 July 2026 |
| Reporting at the ICFAI University for submission of Certificates and Verification by producing originals | 29 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of Admission Fee | 31 July 2026 |
| Payment of First Semester Fee on or before | 31 July 2026 |
| Commencement of Regular Classes | 03 August 2026 |
Program Structure
The MA English Program in English is organized into 4 semesters in two years. Students are required to complete 10 Disciplinary Major courses, 4 Disciplinary Minor courses, 4 Interdisciplinary Elective courses and 2 Skill Development Course/Value Added Courses. Students are additionally required to complete a Post Graduate Dissertation from Third Semester.
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MA (English) Program Structure |
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Year I |
Semester - I |
Semester - II |
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Year II |
Semester - III |
Semester - IV |
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The program structure is tentative and subject to change if required
Admission Modalities
The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based, MA (English) Program offered by the ICFAI University, Mizoram. The medium of instruction is English.
Eligibility
Graduate in English Literature or an allied discipline with minimum 40% aggregate marks. Graduates from other disciplines may submit an application to the Registrar for special consideration. Students awaiting results may also apply.
For the purpose of determining eligibility based on aggregate percentage of marks, the procedure used by the respective university in award of the degree will only be taken into consideration. All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of formal schooling by August 03, 2026. Applicants who have completed their graduation on a one-time sitting basis or on a 2-year basis are not eligible for admission to all PG Programs.
Students in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements including practical examinations/ viva /assignments before August 03, 2026. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate to that effect at the time of admission. The admission of applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce marks sheets and a degree certificate establishing their eligibility. The registration of the applicants not meeting the criteria by september 15, 2026 will be cancelled and admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.
The selection of applicants into the Program is made through screening of applications and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.
Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of payment of first semester fee. The original certificates will be returned after verification.
The admission decision will be communicated after the interview.
A special provision shall be made for the reservation of 5% of seats in every program for the admission of students with disabilities.
The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.
Application Form
- Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
- Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
- Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
- Make sure to sign the Application Form.
- Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.
Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).
- Birth Certificate
- Marks sheet of Class X onwards
- Migration Certificate
- Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
- Please paste your recent passport size colour photograph on the Application Form.
Prospectus along with Application form can be obtained by payment of Rs. 300 by way of Cash. The completed Application Form for Admission may be submitted at:
Campus: Durtlang North, Aizawl, Mizoram-796015.
City Office: Chanmari Near HDFC Bank, Opp. KFC, Ph: 8709445599
E-mail: admissions@iumizoram.edu.in
Website: www.iumizoram.edu.in
Fee Schedule
Admission Fee
Admission Fee of Rs. 5,000 for MA (English) is to be paid by all the selected candidates immediately after the admission decision is announced. The last date for payment is July 31, 2026. Admission fee is non-refundable.
Caution deposit
All students are required to pay a Caution Deposit of Rs. 5,000 for MA (English) Program along with the First Semester Fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest to the students on completion of the program. Caution Deposit shall not be adjusted to any fee dues etc.
Program Fee
The Program fee includes Semester Fee and excludes the cost of courseware and other fee. Students should pay the fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Student Handbook. The First Semester Fee is to be paid on or before July 31, 2026.
| Program | Fee per semester (Rs.) | Total Program Fee (Rs.) | ||
| Domicile | Non-Domicile / International* | Domicile | Non-Domicile / International* | |
| MA (English) (4 Semesters) | 21,000 | 24,000 | 84,000 | 96,000 |
All fee payments should be made to HDFC bank by challan which may be obtained separately from the University Accounts Department.
NJY Merit Scholarships
The ICFAI University, Mizoram offers NJY Merit Scholarships to students pursuing the MA (English) program. These scholarships are based on past academic record and semester-wise performance.
Percentage of marks achieved in Class XII (or equivalent) for MA (English) program will decide the amount of scholarship. Scholarship will continue semester after semester only on maintaining a minimum 6.0 GPA in the previous semester. The details are presented in the following table.
| Program | Percentage achieved in qualifying (10+2 or equivalent) | For dom/ non dom and international Amount of Scholarship * (In Rs.) | No. of Instalments (Scholarship Amount to be adjusted) |
| MA (English) (4 Semesters) | ≥ 90% | 25,200 | 4 |
| ≥ 80% to < 90% | 21,000 | ||
| ≥ 70% to < 80% | 16,800 |
Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance in addition to the scholarship based on the past academic record. Details are given below.
| Academic Performance (CGPA) | Category I | Category II | Category III | |
| ≥ 9.00 | ≥ 8.50 - < 9.00 | ≥ 8.00 - < 8.50 | ||
| Program | Semester Fee (Domicile) | "Amount of scholarship * (In Rs.) per semester" | ||
| MA (English) (4 Semesters) | 21,000 | 6,300 | 4,620 | 3,150 |
Note: Only if number of students in the class is 10 or more.