

Discontinued (Aug 2024)- M.A. in English Language and Literature
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Discontinued (Aug 2024)- M.A. in English Language and Literature at University of Calcutta Overview
Total Tuition Fees | ₹2,400 Get Fees details |
Duration | 2 years |
Course Level | PG Degree |
Mode of Course | Full Time |
Official Website | Go to Website |
Seat breakup | 245 |
Type of University | State |
Discontinued (Aug 2024)- M.A. in English Language and Literature at University of Calcutta Fees
Fee components | Amount (2 years) |
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₹ 2,400 | |
Meal Plan is not included in mentioned fee.
The fees might include components other than hostel fees.
Hostel fee mentioned above is for cheapest option available. For other options available, please Meal Plan is not included in mentioned fee.
The fees might include components other than hostel fees.
Hostel fee mentioned above is for cheapest option available. For other options available, please refer to fee pdf.
Mentioned Hostel Fee is for Year 2023 | ₹ 3,575 |
₹ 5,975 |
Discontinued (Aug 2024)- M.A. in English Language and Literature at University of Calcutta Highlights
- The UGC-assisted international conference is arranged annually by the DRS Programme of the Department of English
- Department host to several celebrated educationists, authors and cultural personalities as visiting faculty and invited speakers, such as: Stephen Spender and many more
Discontinued (Aug 2024)- M.A. in English Language and Literature at University of Calcutta Curriculum
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Discontinued (Aug 2024)- M.A. in English Language and Literature at University of Calcutta Frequently Asked Questions

Calcutta University has achieved good placement numbers over the past few years. During 2023 placements, the number of students placed has dropped for all the UG and PG courses in comparison to 2022. For detailed analysis refer to the table below depicting the Calcutta University placement trends:
Course | Placement Statistics (2021) | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) |
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UG (3-year) | - Total students: 419 - Students placed: 247 | - Total students: 417 - Students placed: 252 | - Total students: 380 - Students placed: 198 |
BTech | - Total students: 237 - Students placed: 189 | - Total students: 357 - Students placed: 305 | - Total students: 289 - Students placed: 199 |
BA LLB | - Total students: 110 - Students placed: 96 | - Total students: 119 - Students placed: 95 | - Total students: 83 - Students placed: 67 |
PG (2-year) | - Total students: 5,984 - Students placed: 4,198 | - Total students: 5,975 - Students placed: 4,201 | - Total students: 5,125 - Students placed: 3,985 |
PG (3-year) | - Total students: 97 - Students placed: 78 | - Total students: 98 - Students placed: 85 | - Total students: 40 - Students placed: 30 |
PG (5-year) | - Total students: 40 - Students placed: 30 | - Total students: 41 - Students placed: 32 | - Total students: 37 - Students placed: 28 |
NOTE: The aforementioned placement statistics are collated from the NIRF report 2024.

From 2021 to 2023 a fluctuating trend was observed in the placement rate of all the UG courses. The table below represents the UG placement rate trends for better understanding:
Course | Placement Rate (2021) | Placement Rate (2022) | Placement Rate (2023) |
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BA LLB | 87% | 80% | 81% |
BTech | 80% | 85% | 69% |
UG (3-year) | 59% | 60% | 52% |
The placement rate for PG (3-year) and PG (5-year) courses has been fluctuating over the past three years. On the other hand, the placement rate for PG (2-year) courses was the same in 2021 and 2022, however it increased in 2023. Refer to the below table for a detailed analysis of the University of Calcutta placement trends:
Course | Placement Rate (2021) | Placement Rate (2022) | Placement Rate (2023) |
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PG (2-year) | 70% | 70% | 78% |
PG (3-year) | 80% | 87% | 75% |
PG (5-year) | 75% | 78% | 76% |
NOTE: The above placement percentage is calculated from the data given in the NIRF report 2024.

No, studying at Faculty of law, Calcutta University is not at all expensive. The fees structure is very reasonable and better than other law colleges of the area. Doing 5 year BA+ LLB course from this istitution costs 87.2 K - 3.2 L, which is very resonable if we see the returns on investment. The placement packages of this Institute are also very good, seeing the fees structure. The median package offered to BA LLB and PG students during the recent placement drive were 7.84 LPA and 9.20 LPA respectively. Various scholarships are also provided to students, so that they can get some relief from the fees. So overall it can be said that, studying at Faculty of law is not very expensive.

The Calcutta University highest package or the salary details for 2024 drive are yet to be released. However, the median package for the 2023 drive is disclosed in the NIRF report 2024. The highest median package offered during 2023 placements was INR 10 LPA, made to PG (2-year) and BTech students. Take a look at the below table depicting the course-wise median package for the Calcutta University placements 2023:
Course | Median Package (2023) |
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PG (3-year) | INR 9.90 LPA |
BTech | INR 10 LPA |
PG (2-year) | INR 10 LPA |
UG (3-year) | INR 9.20 LPA |
PG (5-year) | INR 8.80 LPA |
BA LLB | INR 8 LPA |

The separate placement data for ECE has not been released yet. However, the University has disclosed the overall placement details for BTech. From 2021 to 2023, a fluctuating trend was observed in the BTech placement rate. On the other hand, year-on-year growth was recorded in the median package offered to BTech students over the past three years. The table below illustrates the Calcutta University BTech placement trends:
Particulars | BTech Placement Statistics (2021) | BTech Placement Statistics (2022) | BTech Placement Statistics (2023) |
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Total students | 237 | 357 | 289 |
Students placed | 189 | 305 | 199 |
Placement rate | 80% | 85% | 69% |
Median package | INR 9.03 LPA | INR 9.20 LPA | INR 10 LPA |
NOTE: The above data is fetched from the NIRF report 2024.
Discontinued (Aug 2024)- M.A. in English Language and Literature at University of Calcutta Placements
Particulars | Statistics (2022) |
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Median Salary | INR 9.20 Lakh |
Discontinued (Aug 2024)- M.A. in English Language and Literature at University of Calcutta Entry Requirements
Discontinued (Aug 2024)- M.A. in English Language and Literature at University of Calcutta Admission Process
- CounsellingAdmission is through counselling based on the marks obtained in Calcutta University Entrance Exam. Admission of foreign national candidates is based on performance in Personal Interview conducted by the University.
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Discontinued (Aug 2024)- M.A. in English Language and Literature at University of Calcutta Students also asked

The University has not released the Calcutta University CSE average package or branch-wise placement statistics 2023 for BTech. However, as per the combined details available in the NIRF report 2024, a total of 199 students were placed during Calcutta University BTech placements 2023. The median package offered to BTech students was INR 10 LPA. Earlier, 305 BTech students were placed in 2022 and the median package stood at INR 9.20 LPA.

The Calcutta University CSE average package details are yet to be released officially. Once out, it will be updated here. Meanwhile, the median package offered during various UG and PG course placements over the past three years is mentioned below:
Course | Median Package (2021) | Median Package (2022) | Median Package (2023) |
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UG (3-year) | INR 9.22 LPA | INR 9.17 LPA | INR 9.20 LPA |
BTech | INR 9.03 LPA | INR 9.20 LPA | INR 10 LPA |
BA LLB | INR 8.28 LPA | INR 7.84 LPA | INR 8 LPA |
PG (2-year) | INR 9.10 LPA | INR 9.20 LPA | INR 10 LPA |
PG (3-year) | INR 9.76 LPA | INR 9.80 LPA | INR 9.90 LPA |
PG (5-year) | INR 8.58 LPA | INR 8.70 LPA | INR 8.80 LPA |
NOTE: The above salary details are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

No, you cannot take admission at Faculty of law, Calcutta university with CLAT score. This is because CLAT is an entrance test only for admission in National Law Universities in India. The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) conduct entrance test which is WBCHSE entrance test, by which students can take admission at this Institute. Cutoffs will be released by the Institute according to the seats intake and applications. So, to take admissions at this Institute only this entrance test is to be qualified and students cannot use CLAT score to take admissions.

Yes, Calcutta University conducts its in-house entrance exam, I. e. , Calcutta University Entrance Exam once a year for various UG and PG courses. For Law courses, such as B.A. LL.B. And LL. M. the entrance is conducted in an offline mode. It is crucial for candidates seeking admission in these courses to take the entrance test. Calcutta University (CU) offers UG, PG and doctoral-level programmes in the fields of Humanities, Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Technology, Engineering, etc.

Yes, Calcutta University does offer BSc courses as general and honours courses for the duration of three years, divided into six semesters. The university offers BSc courses through the affiliated colleges and its campus. To get admission into the courses, applicants are required to complete their Class 12 from a Science stream with relevant subjects.
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