Centre for Distance and Online Education, Maharshi Dayanand University

The course curriculum for the MKU DDE BA in English Literature programme includes subjects related to different facets of English Literature. Listed below are some of the subjects included in the syllabus:

• American Literature
• Women's Writing in English
• New Literatures in English
• Advanced English Grammar and Usage
• Journalism and Mass Communication
• Indian Regional Literature in English

MKU DDE offers various BA specialisations spread across different fields of Education.  Some of the popular specialisations available at the institute are Economics, English, Psychology, and Mass Communication. Out of all, the BA in Tamil course has the highest numbe of seats. In order to get a seat, students must satisfy course-specific admission criteria.

The allocation of MKU DDE BA seats is done based on marks obtained in the last qualifying examination. Candidates who wish to get a seat are required to apply for the preferred course by visiting the institute's official website. If shortlisted, students are required to complete the admission confirmation process. Lastly, students must pay admission to secure their seats.

At MKU DDE, a total of 367 seats are available for BA admissions. These seats are allocated based on students qualifying exam marks. Moreover, these seats are divided amongst different specialisations offered in the BA programme. It is also important to note that the aforementioned seat intake is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change at the discretion of concerned authorities. 

While filling out the MKU DDE application form, students must upload scanned photocopies of certain academic documents. Such candidates are required to upload scanned copies of the following documents:

• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Migration certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Category certificate (in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates)
• Income certificate (in case of EWS category candidates)

Yes, the MKU DDE BA application form can be submitted online. This happens because the institute has an online admission portal. Interested students can follow the below-mentioned steps to apply:

1. Go to the online admission portal.

2. Register by providing the required details.

3. Log in with credentials generated in the earlier step.

4. Fill out the required details and pay the application fees.

5. Preview and submit.

The MKU DDE BA admission portal for 2024-2025 is officially closed. The institute is expected to open the admission portal for the next session, i.e., 2025-2026, soon. As per official sources, the admission process for various BA courses is expected to start around the month of June. For more information, candidates seeking admission are advised to get in touch with the admissions committee.

MKU DDE offers an array of specialisations under its BA programme. At the time of application, students must indicate the choice of specialisation. Moreover, students can check out the below list to know all the courses offered by the university:

• BA in History
• BA in Political Science
• BA in Economics
• BA in Journalism and Mass Communication
• BA in Public Administration
• BA in Sociology
• BA in English
• BA in Tamil

For admission to MKU DDE BA courses, students must begin with an eligibility check. As per the official website, the eligibility criteria differ slightly for a few specialisations. Check below to know the course-wise eligibility criteria:

• BA in History/Political Science/Economics/Journalism and Mass Communication/Public Administration/Sociology: Must have completed Class 12 from a recognised board or completed a three-year Diploma course
• BA in English: Passed Class 12 from a recognised board
• BA in Tamil: Completed Class 12 with Tamil as a subject

After completion of the MKU DDE selection process for BA courses, selected students must pay the fees to secure their admission. As per official sources, the total tuition fee to pursue BA courses ranges from INR 9,000 to INR 1.2 lakh.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.