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M.A. in English and Comparative literature 

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M.A. in English and Comparative literature
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Pondicherry University 
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M.A. in English and Comparative literature
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Pondicherry University 
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28,436
9,342
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M.A. in English and Comparative literature
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Curriculum

M.A. in English and Comparative literature
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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5
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Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.5
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M.A. in English and Comparative literature - Batch of 2022
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4.4
4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Pondicherry university is the best that all I would like to say.
Placements: The placement record at our college is outstanding, with 90% of students getting placed. The college provides ample opportunities for internships, and also provides good books and handouts to help students prepare for placements. Most of the students who got placed were doing well in academics and extra-curricular activities.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college is good the college has provided us with all the amenities and facilities, such as Wi-fi access 24*7 across the campus, labs, cafeteria and also an extremely big library The quality of the food in the mess has been okay and it is neither very bad nor extremely good.
Faculty: The teachers in our college are decent. They are very helpful not just with academics but also with placements. They are highly qualified and also very knowledgeable. The teaching quality is such that the classes are always very interactive and make the learning easy and fun.
Reviewed on 21 Sep 2024Read More
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M.A. in English and Comparative literature - Batch of 2025
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4.2
3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Great campus experience!
Placements: English Literature does not have much scope for placements, but if you are in courses like MBA or M.Sc., then plenty of placements are available. The average placement package is around ₹4 LPA. MBA students are often hired for HR and other roles.
Infrastructure: Hostels are readily available for the majority of students. The library is well-equipped, and the classrooms are also decently furnished. There are multiple canteens around the hostel that provide good food at reasonable prices. There is no curfew time on the campus, which is a plus point.
Faculty: The faculty and syllabus are excellent for English Literature, and the curriculum is especially good if you wish to write the UGC NET exam. Exams are taken periodically, and the pass percentage is above 90%. Classes are also conducted regularly for students, and additional resources are provided.
Other: The English Literature course at Pondicherry University is renowned across India. Campus life is amazing due to the cosmopolitan nature and diversity within the campus, with people coming in from all over India. Fests and programs are regularly conducted by various student groups.
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Pondicherry University English - Is it worth it or not?
Placements: Only about 2% of students are placed after graduation from the university. The pay is very less for the jobs offered. The jobs mainly come from Chennai, for BPOs and school teachers with low pay. The other post that comes is not for our degree either.
Infrastructure: The department building is old, but yet it is very functional and spacious. Wi-Fi is average, but other facilities are fine. The hostel is brand new, hence it is good. The mess food is horrible, not clean at all. Medical facilities are average as well.
Faculty: Most teachers are approachable, sweet, and open-minded but some of them are usually strict for no reason. There is no discipline issue for the batch. The curriculum is outdated, except for the last semester in which the papers are relevant. The semester exams are fine. The pass percentage is above 98%.
Other: I chose this course because the combo of M.A. in English and comparative literature is not available anywhere else but here. The certificate is very valuable. I would improve the mess food quality and curriculum but the campus life is excellent. The extracurricular activities are also excellent. There is a lot of exposure.
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M.A. in English and Comparative literature - Batch of 2018
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4.4
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The infrastructure of the college is the best, but placements are average.
Placements: Placements in the college are okay. Since I was from the school of humanities, I have nothing to comment on placements. The other departments might have good placement opportunities. Every year, a good number of MBA students get placed. However, the placements are not certain for the other departments.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college is one among the best in the country. Excellent facilities which include fully Wi-Fi enabled campus and library for each school. Classrooms are air-conditioned. The hostel facilities are provided for students who come from outstation. A hospital, bank, and post office are available on the campus. Free medicine and free treatment facility are available for students.
Faculty: The academic culture here is average. Teachers are excellent. There are international and domestic faculty members. Seminars are conducted every year where the students are given global exposure. Teachers are always ready to guide you at every stage of your academic journey. Course curriculum for English was completely focused on English literature.
Other: State level festivals are celebrated here. Every year, each department organises a fest.
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About the M.A. Course at Pondicherry University
Placements: This course is good for placement facilities because every year placement campus is organised by the college. The average package provided is 3 LPA to 8 LPA. Many big schools and colleges also enroll in this course to hire students from this college.
Infrastructure: College infrastructure quality is also good because the fees are 180,000, and high-quality materials are provided. In this college, facilities are provided for multiple departments, including an auditorium, canteen, hostel, and air conditioning. Facilities are available.
Faculty: Course curriculum is very relevant and good, and the college teachers are highly educated. These teachers have high knowledge, provide teaching, and offer the best quality of study material. This course is a 2-year course after the Bachelor's Degree course is qualified.
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M.A. in English and Comparative literature
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Is there any entrance exam for admission to M.A. English at Pondicherry university college and can I get a spot admission?
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Admission to the M.A. English course at Pondicherry University is done on merit as well as the entrance exam. The entrance examination would comprise 100 Multiple Choice Questions of a general nature drawn from Undergraduate syllabi from Indian Universities. The Common University Entrance Test CUET is conducted for all Integrated and PG programs including M.A. English course. The exam is conducted for shortlisting the candidates for admission in various PG programmes including M.A. M.Sc. M.A. M.Com. , M.Tech. M.A. LL. M programs and Five Year Integrated P. G. Programs. Im not sure about spot admission. You can contact the university directly to get more information about it.

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Q:   Is 120 a good score in CUET PG for Pondicherry University MA in Human Rights and Inclusive Policy course?
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Pondicherry Central University accepts CUET PG scores for admission to a list of postgraduate courses. Pondicherry University has released the CUET PG merit list for several postgraduate courses. As per Pondicherry University first merit list 2023, the cutoff score for an MA in Human Rights and Inclusive Policy course was 116 for the General All India category students. In 2022, the cutoff score stood at 167 for the MA in Human Rights and Inclusive Policy programme. So, considering the cutoff trend of Pondicherry University MA in Human Rights, yes 120 is a good rank for the General category student. 

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Any candidate who has done bachelors' in the relevant stream can apply for the MA programme of Pondicherry University. However, the final selection of students is based on the scores obtained in the CUET PG entrance test conducted by NTA. After the exam, the students are required to register on the official website of the university and appear for the counselling process. After this, those with their names available in the merit lists released by the University can confirm their admission or block their seats by paying the admission fee.

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Pondicherry University offers a five-year Integrated MA programme across four specialisations, namely History, Political Science, Sociology and Social & Economic Administration and Law (SEAL). Candidates seeking admission to the Integrated MA programmes of Pondicherry University must have completed their Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50%. In addition to this, they are required to appear for the CUET UG exam conducted by NTA for final selection. Read on to know about Pondicherry University MA course

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Pondicherry University's Integrated BA + MA in History is spread over ten semesters. At the end of the course duration, students must have secured a minimum of 192 credits for the award of the degree. To gain these credits, students have to study various hard and soft core courses each semester and pass the respective examinations. For passing each hard core course, students get 4 credits, and for passing each soft core course, 3 credits. Moreover, students are free to choose any course offered by other departments as a soft core during a particular semester.

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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median SalaryINR 6.50 Lakh
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Pondicherry University 
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Q:   How are the placements at Pondicherry University?
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According to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of Pondicherry University placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

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Placement Statistics (2021)

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

UG 3-year median package

INR 2.5 LPA

INR 2.5 LPA

INR 3.1 LPA

UG 3-year total students

206

285

353

UG 3-year students placed

176

225

255

PG 2-year median package

INR 3.7 LPA

INR 4.3 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

PG 2-year total students

1959

2145

2825

PG 2-year students placed

580

1464

1592

PG Integrated 5-year median package

INR 3.6 LPA

INR 4.3 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

PG Integrated 5-year total students

144

160

184

PG Integrated 5-year students placed

39

75

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Yes, Pondicherry University BTech graduates are eligible for various government jobs. BTech students can seek out vacancies in reputed government companies such as Indian Railways, ONGC, BHEL, ISRO,  and others. Students with no prior experience are generally recruited for entry-level positions such as Research Assistant, Jr. Developer, Software Engineer, Quality Analyst,  and such. The starting salary for engineers in the public sector ranges from INR 4 to 6 LPA

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Admission to a majority of postgraduate and integrated postgraduate level courses at Pondicherry University is subject to CUET UG and CUET PG exams. In addition to this, the university also conducted the NCET exam for admission to its Integrated BA-B.Ed, Integrated BSc-B.Ed courses. Candidates seeking admission to Pondicherry University can apply for these exams and then apply to the university with a valid score.

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Q:   Can I get Pondicherry University with 200 score?
Q:   Can I get into Pondicherry University with 70 score in CUET PG?
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Pondicherry University accepts CUET PG exam for admission to Masters and Integrated Masters Programs. A valid CUET PG is necessary to get into Pondicherry University. Further, with a score of 70, candidates can surely get admission at Pondicherry University. The Pondicherry University cutoff 2024 stood between 2 and 148 for the General AI quota. CUET PG cutoff list for admission to PG courses in Pondicherry University last year is provided below. You can refer the link to check for the cutoff details at Pondicherry University.

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According to a source, the cutoff information for MA in English and Comparative literature at Pondicherry University is as follows: The cutoff for M.A. in English is 50%. The cutoff for M.A. in Comparative literature is 55%.

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