Explore the World of Literature: BA English 2025 Admissions Now Open
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Duration

4 Years
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Eligibility

Passed 12th examination with 50% from any recognized board.
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Fees

Total 1,55,000.00 INR only

Admission Open 2025-26 | BA English Programme 3 years | BA English (Hons.) Programme 4 years

About the Programme

The Department plays is aimed at helping students achieve advanced proficiency in English. Students study a sizable selection of texts across all semesters, including prose, poetry, drama, fiction and non-fiction, to develop sensitivity to literary and cultural traditions.

The Department of English functions as a cohesive team whose members enrich the department through their collective contributions, strengths, and experiences. This spirit of teamwork and dedication enables us to offer a rich and diversified learning experience to students from this region who have limited exposure to the English language

Programme Overview

Vision

To become a premier center of excellence in English language and literature, cultivating critical thinking, creativity, and research to address local and global literary challenges.

Mission
  • Provide appropriate pedagogies – including class size – and environments (classrooms, equipment, resources, and technology) that will lead to student retention and success as well as an increase in the number of majors and minors.
  • Help students see themselves as professionals, as part of a discipline with skills and abilities valuable in the business, teaching, publishing, or post-graduate work.
  • Value faculty scholarship and service through greater support for and participation in activities of the profession.
  • Introduce students to the tools of literary scholarship.
  • Strengthen their ability to analyze all forms of literary expression.
  • Prepare them for careers and higher education.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
  • PSO 1: Students will excel in conducting research, performing critical analysis, and evaluating compositions and artworks, including book and film reviews. They will demonstrate proficiency in literary and cultural criticism from diverse historical and stylistic perspectives, enhancing their ability to write insightful essays, articles and critiques.
  • PSO2: Students will develop proficiency in utilizing the contemporary technologies and tools that are relevant to the IT industry, education, and related fields. This will prepare them for diverse and dynamic career opportunities in these areas.
  • PSO3: Students will master the English language, spoken and written, through comprehensive study. The program provides a solid conceptual foundation, enabling students to apply their knowledge effectively in real-world situations and evolve as empathetic and articulate individuals.
Program Outcomes

PO1: Develop a critical understanding of British, American, Indian, and postcolonial literary traditions within historical and cultural contexts.

PO2: Demonstrate proficiency in academic, creative, and professional writing, including content writing, journalism, and screenwriting.

PO3: Analyze and interpret literary works and language structures to connect interdisciplinary insights from language, society, and communication.

PO4: Apply language theories, phonetics, and language acquisition concepts in practical and research-oriented contexts.

PO5: Enhance personal and professional development through leadership, public speaking, ethical reasoning, and global citizenship education.

PO6: Cultivate research skills and critical thinking through literary criticism, fieldwork, and academic writing for lifelong learning.

Programme Curriculum

First Year

Sr. No. Subject Code Paper Name Credit Continuous Assessment Term End Exam Full Marks
Semester V
1 MJC1 British Poetry and Drama: 14th to 17h Century 6 40 60 100
2 MNC1 Introduction to Language 6 40 60 100
3 MDC1 Introduction to   Journalism 3 40 60 100
4 AEC 1 Modern Indian Language – Hindi/ Alternative English 2 40 60 100
5 SEC1 Fundamentals of Computer 3 40 60 100
6 CVAC1 Understanding India 2 40 60 100
Total Credits 22 Total Marks 600
Sr. No. Subject Code Paper Name Credit Continuous Assessment Term End Exam Full Marks
Semester V
1 MJC2 Indian Writing in English 6 40 60 100
2 MNC1 Introduction to Language 6 40 60 100
3 MDC1 Introduction to   Journalism 3 40 60 100
4 AEC 1 Modern Indian Language – Hindi/ Alternative English 2 40 60 100
5 SEC1 Fundamentals of Computer 3 40 60 100
6 CVAC1 Understanding India 2 40 60 100
Total Credits 22 Total Marks 600

Second Year

Sr. No. Subject Code Paper Name Credit Continuous Assessment Term End Exam Full Marks
Semester V
MJC3 British Poetry and Drama: 17th to 18thCentury 6 40 60 100
MNC3 Elementary Phonetics and Phonology 6 40 60 100
MDC3 Advertising 3 40 60 100
AEC3 Advance Writing in English 2 40 60 100
SEC3 Leadership and Personality Development 3 40 60 100
CVAC3 Foundations of Screenwriting 2 40 60
Total Credits 22 Total Marks 500
Sr. No. Subject Code Paper Name Credit Continuous Assessment Term End Exam Full Marks
Semester V
MJC7 Modern Indian Writing in English Translation 6 40 60 100
MJC8 Academic Writing and Composition 6 40 60 100
MNC5 Fieldwork 2 40 60 100
CVAC5 Content Writing 2 40 60 100
Total Credits 22 Total Marks 400

Third Year

Sr. No. Subject Code Paper Name Credit Continuous Assessment Term End Exam Full Marks
Semester V
1 MJC6 British Literature: The Early 20th Century 6 40 60 100
2 MJC7 Modern Indian Writing in English Translation 6 40 60 100
3 MJC8 Academic Writing and Composition 6 40 60 100
4 MNC5 Fieldwork 2 40 60 100
5 CVAC5 Content Writing 2 40 60 100
Total Credits 22 Total Marks 400
Sr. No. Subject Code Paper Name Credit Continuous Assessment Term End Exam Full Marks
Semester V
1 MJC9 Postcolonial Literature 6 40 60 100
2 MJC10 Literary Criticism 6 40 60 100
3 MJC11 Indian & European Classical Literature 6 40 60 100
4 AEC5 Interviews and Group Discussion Skills 2 40 60 100
5 CVAC6 Global Citizenship Education & Education for Sustainable Development 2 40 60
Total Credits 22 Total Marks  
Grand Total of Credits 176 Grand Total of Marks 2600
Total Credits 22 Total Marks 400

How to apply

Admission Procedure

Usha Martin University offers admissions to wide range of degree programmes ranging from Bachelors to Post Graduate, Ph.D, M.Phil, in addition to diploma programmes. Usha Martin University aims to facilitate its students to select avenues as per their career goals and interest from among our MBA, BBA, B.Com, B.A (English), B.Sc. (Agriculture), BA (Journalism and Mass Communication), B.Sc. (Physiotherapy).

The admission process of Usha Martin University is fairly easy.

Candidates seeking admissions at Usha Martin University, have two options:

Online Applications:

Candidates who wish to apply online can fill up Application form by clicking “APPLY ONLINE” link on website and payment can also be made online through Debit card, Credit Card and Internet Banking.

Note: Those who are not able to make the online payment can send the payment to the University through a DD of Rs. 500/- in favour of Usha Martin University payable at Jharkhand.

 Offline Applications:

Candidates can download the Form from website. If the Application Form is downloaded from the website, the applicants are required to enclose a Demand Draft of `500/- in favour of Usha Martin University, Jharkhand, payable at Jharkhand along with the Application Form, failing which the application shall be rejected.

A duly filled Application Form must be delivered in person or sent through registered post/ speed post/ reputed courier service to ensure that the application form is received by the University within the specified time and date. The form can also be sent to the city office mentioned on the website

Candidates can also collect Application Form from University campus and its selected Branches Offices as mentioned

Note:

After receiving the application form, the candidates will be informed by the University officials within 7 working days, and the information about admission (Through Entrance Exam or Merit Basis) will be intimated to candidates accordingly.

Rules and Regulations

  • If a student admitted to the institute is found to have given any false information or suppressed any material information, his/her admission will be cancelled, and fees will not be refunded.
  • Cost of application fee once paid is non-refundable.
  • The institute does not take responsibility for the delay in transit involved in receipt and delivery of any communication between the institute and the applicant.
  • All disputes are subject to the legal jurisdiction of District Ranchi, Jharkhand, (India).
  • Those who are given provisional admission due to non-declaration of their graduation result are required to submit the marks sheet up to 31st October 2020.
  • Students must follow all the rules and regulations, framed from time to time by the institute. Breach of any of these may render him/her liable for penalty under the rules and/or expulsion from the institute

The University reserves the right to alter the course content of the programmes, rules and regulations, teaching schedule, tuition fee payable, boarding and lodging fees and/or any other matter pertaining to its working. The Management’s decision will be deemed as final in all such matters.

Programme Eligibility

The minimum eligibility criteria for the admissions to BA English (Hons.) are as follows:

  • The candidate should have passed 12th examination from any recognized board, University or council.
  • A candidate seeking admission in BA English (Hons.) programme must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in 12th Examination or equivalent.
  • Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, physically challenged, war widow and other such categories, a relaxation of 5% would apply as per the Government of India reservation policy.
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