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Bachelor of Arts English (Hons.)

duration Duration

  • 4 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Pass in Class XII or equivalent (any discipline) with 50% and above aggregate marks

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: Jul 04, 2024

  • B.A. English (Hons.) is a fouryear undergraduate degree programme that falls under the Arts and Humanities stream.
  • The arts and humanities streams are most well liked and much sought-after course.
  • The course’s appeal is partly due to the scope it offers for the development of perceptual and comprehension skills.
  • The B.A. English (Hons.) course improves reading comprehension and reception skills so that students can respond to a variety of plays, novels, and other literary genres.
  • Students who study English literature as a UG subject have the chance to pursue a choice of career opportunities in numerous industries around the globe.
  • Through literature, the B.A. English (Hons.) programme largely examines numerous historical social, cultural, and political issues from various ages.

Admission Process

Admission is based on merit & personal interview

Award of Degree

Students who successfully complete the program are awarded the Bachelor of English (Hons.) degree by the ICFAI University, Dehradun, subject to university regulations

Program Highlights

  • The program focuses on enhancing students’ analytical, writing, and critical thinking abilities so they may be valued members of any organization.
  • Students who complete the programme will have a comprehensive command of the English language, as well as its literary and cultural traditions, making them qualified for jobs requiring excellent communication and research skills.
  • Overall, students who earn a B.A. in English (Hons.) have a solid foundation in literary and cultural studies, enabling them to work as versatile professionals in a variety of sectors.

Unique Features

  • Expand students’ knowledge and skills, enhance pedagogy and the standard of schooling, and cultivating outstanding educators and civically engaged individuals.
  • Provide understanding through a variety of seminars, symposia, and other academic engagements, providing them an advantage over other applicants during campus placements.

Admission Calendar 2024
Last date for the submission of Application Form July 4, 2024
Selection Process May- July 15, 2024
Program fee payment on or before July 18, 2024
Registration July 31, 2024
Commencement of Classes August 01, 2024

Year I

Semester - I

Semester - II

  • Introduction to prose
  • Introduction to Drama
  • Modern Indian Writing in English Translation
  • Academic Writing
  • From University's VAC Pool
  • History of English Literature
  • Introduction to Fiction
  • Analytical Reading and Writing
  • Creative writing
  • From University's VAC Pool

Year II

Semester - III

Semester - IV

  • Indian Writing in English-I
  • English Poetry/ Gender Studies
  • British Literature: Post World War II
  • Modes of Creative Writing-Poetry, fiction & drama
  • From University's VAC Pool
  • British Poetry and Drama: 14th to 17th Centuries
  • American Literature
  • Literary Criticism
  • Analytical Reading & Writing
  • From University's VAC Pool

Year III

Semester - V

Semester - VI

  • Literature of Diaspora
  • Introduction to Literary Theory
  • Nineteenth Century European Realism
  • Literature in social spaces
  • From University's VAC Pool
  • Post-Colonial Literature
  • Indian Classical Literature
  • World Literatures
  • Literature in cross cultural encounters
  • From University's VAC Pool

Year IV

Semester - VII

Semester - VIII

  • Indian Writing in English-II
  • Women's Writing
  • Science fiction and Detective Literature
  • Popular Literature
  • From University's VAC Pool
  • British Literature: The Early 20th Century
  • Research Methodology
  • Travel writing
  • Film Studies
  • From University's VAC Pool

Admission Modalities

The Admission modalities are with reference to the campus-based full-time programs offered by the ICFAI University, Dehradun.

Eligibility Criteria

Pass in Class XII or equivalent (any discipline) with 50% and above aggregate marks.

  • The admission into the programs is on the basis of Merit, through Application and Interview / Admission Test (for Ph.D. only). While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is also given to their academic distinctions, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra-curricular activities.
  • Original certificates of educational credentials and domicile status 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 process.

Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods

Online Application

  • Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iudehradun.edu.in and make payment of Rs. 500 towards the cost of the Application using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card / Internet Banking) through secure internet payment gateway
  • Applicants applying online should upload their passport size color photograph while filling the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.

Download of Application Form

  • Applicants can fill their details online and download the Application Form from www.iudehradun.edu.in and send it to the Admission Office along with the Bank Demand Draft of Rs. 500 towards the cost of the application in favor of “The ICFAI University, Dehradun - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Dehradun.

Fill the Application Form

  • Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admission Office.

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

  • Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application 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 are required to enclose self attested copies of the following certificates.

  • Date of Birth Certificate / Class X Certificate.
  • Mark Sheets of Class X, XII, Degree, Diploma (as may be applicable).
  • Domicile Certificate (if applicable).
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.

The completed Application Form for Admission should be sent to

Admission Office :

The ICFAI University, Dehradun, Rajawala Road,

Central Hope Town, Selaqui, Dehradun - 248 011, Uttarakhand.

Toll Free: - 1 800 120 8727

E-mail : admissions@iudehradun.edu.in

Website : www.iudehradun.edu.in.

Fee Schedule

The fee for B.A. English (Hons.) program is mentioned in the table below

Programs No. of Semesters Admission Fee Total Program Fee Convocation & Alumni Fee Caution Deposit
Domicile Non-domicile
B.A. English (Hons.) 8 10,000 1,20,000 1,40,000 6,000 5,000

Domicile

To avail the domicile benefits in the program fee, candidate domicile certificate is required at the time of registration.

Program Fee

Program Fee is to be paid in equal installments as shown against the respective program.

Note

B.A. English (Hons.) program fee mentioned above is for the minimum duration of the program. Students have to pay the respective semester fee to continue in the program, if he/she takes additional time beyond the stipulated minimum duration.

Convocation Fee & Alumni Fee

Convocation Fee of Rs. 1,000 and Alumni Fee of Rs. 5,000 is to be paid along with the program fee of final semester.

Caution Deposit

All students are required to pay the caution deposit along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded to students on completion of the program. Caution Deposit and Security Deposit are not adjustable against Program Fee and other dues.

Merit Scholarships Scheme

The ICFAI University, Dehradun offers merit scholarships to students pursuing the UG & PG programs. These scholarships are based on past academic record and semester-wise performance.

The past academic percentage will be calculated for the eligibility program on the basis of all courses studied during the program. He/she should not have any backlog (RRA/NC/ RC) in the semester. He/she should have scored 6 or more GPA in the semester. Students facing any disciplinary action will not be considered for scholarship. Students who have availed fee waiver are not eligible for scholarship.

Note: Students are required to pay complete semester fee on or before the registration date. The details are presented in the following table.

Program No. of Semesters Amount of Scholarship in Rs. *
Category I (≥ 90%) Category II (≥ 80% to < 90%) Category III (≥ 70% to < 80%)
B.A. English (Hons.) 8 27,000 22,500 18,000

Above Scholarship amount would be adjusted equally in 8 installments for 4 year B.A. English (Hons.) Program in each semester fee payable.

10% of the students in the batch having highest CGPA will be eligible for the scholarship. Scholarship amount would be distributed equally among students with equivalent CGPA if tied with the last student in the top 10%. Students should not have any backlogs (RRA/NC/RC) in any semester. Students who have availed any kind of fee waiver are not eligible for scholarship. Students facing disciplinary action of any kind are not eligible for scholarship.

Note: Students are required to pay complete semester fee on or before the registration date.

Program No. of Semesters Academic Performance (CGPA) Amount of Scholarship in Rs. (per semester)
Category I (≥ 9.00) Category II (≥ 8.50 to < 9.00) Category III (≥ 8.00 to < 8.50)
B.A. English (Hons.) 8 4,500 3,300 2,250