M.A English

Hi Ishrath,
It's not that difficult if you start in your final year & are regular in your preparation.
First of all, know you BA course thoroughly. Read every text in it's historical context, delve deeper into biographical information in addition to its contemporary & recent literary criticism.
Secondly, read & revise history of english literature. You stand nowhere without your basics clear. Some books that will help you here are:
1. A short history of english literature by Sir Ifor Evans.
2. A brief history of english literature by Peck & Coyle.
3. A short history of english literature by Andrew Sanders, published by Oxford.
Then, you must have a healthy diet of Indian literature in english, since in the question of a Modern Indian identity & diaspora are crucial to Study of english in india. Read,
1. A concise history of indian literature in english by Arvind Mehrotra.
2. Indian writing in english (4th edition) by K.R. Srinivasa.
A sound knowledge of America & Russian literary cannons helps. Post colonial literature is hot favourite in Indian literary scene for now.
Read
A glossary of literary terms by M.H. Abrams
for absolutely n thorough understanding of literary jargons, every MA entrance paper tests your knowledge of basic terms used in study of literature.
Next on the list is knowledge of literary theory & criticism, read
1. Beginning theory by Peter Barry, to clear your basics &
2. Literary theory by Terry Eagleton, for deeper understanding of some commonly used modes of criticism.