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• Direct Placements: According to student reviews and general information, core B.A. Arts courses, including English (Hons), typically do not have on-campus recruitment drives that result in immediate job offers. The B.A. degree from BHU is often viewed as a foundation for further studies or preparation for competitive government examinations (like UPSC).
• University Placement Cell: The university does have a functional Career Guidance, Training and Placement Cell (CGTPC), but this primarily targets professional courses like M.Sc., MBA, and B.Tech. programs where companies like Infosys, ICICI Bank, and others recruit. 

• University-wide Internships: BHU has established internship programs, such as the Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Internship, which are available across various disciplines, though they often target postgraduate students. B.A. students may be eligible for some general opportunities facilitated by the main university's placement cell or third-party organizations that partner with the university.
• Self-Driven Internships: Students of B.A. English are generally expected to actively seek out relevant internships on their own in fields such as:
  • Content Writing/Editing
  • Media and Journalism
  • Teaching and Education
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Public Relations
  • Publishing

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• UGC NET: The National Eligibility Test (NET), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is a key requirement for Ph.D. admission and is used to award Junior Research Fellowships (JRF).
• University entrance tests: Universities like the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) or the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) also conduct their own entrance exams, even for candidates with UGC NET scores. 

• Identify a topic: Choose a research topic based on your M.A. studies or current academic interests.
• Write the proposal: Clearly outline your research question, methodology, literature review, and the potential contribution of your research to the field.
• Contact a potential supervisor: Before applying, you should contact a faculty member whose research interests align with yours to discuss your proposal. 

• Online application: Fill out the online application form on your chosen university's admissions portal.
• Entrance exam/interview: Attend the university's entrance test and/or personal interview. Some universities grant exemptions from the written exam for candidates who have qualified for the UGC NET with a JRF award. 

• Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi: Known for its interdisciplinary approach to English studies.
• University of Delhi (DU), New Delhi
  : The English Department is highly reputed and a popular choice for research.
• University of Hyderabad (UoH): Known for its strong focus on research-intensive programs.
• English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad: A central university specializing in language and literary studies.
• Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi: Offers a comprehensive Ph.D. program with diverse research areas.
• Jadavpur University, Kolkata
  : Recognized for its innovative and critical research in English studies.
• Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR
  : A private university offering a fully-funded Ph.D. program with a focus on interdisciplinary research.