About Department of Literature and Languages, J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology
The Department of Literature and Languages at J.C. Bose University, YMCA Faridabad teaches BA English, a two-year MA English started in 2019 and a PhD in English, with a language lab.
The Department of Literature and Languages began as part of the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences at J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, the Haryana state university in Faridabad, and now anchors its Faculty of Liberal Arts and Media Studies. Its two-year full-time MA English started in 2019, and it also guides PhD scholars in English and offers a minor degree. The 2026-27 fee notice also lists a BA English, which is among the lowest-cost courses at the university at about Rs 53,000 for the first year. Teaching mixes classic and marginalised literary texts with regional writing, and the department runs a language lab and teaches communication courses to engineering and science students.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | — | — | ₹53,477 | — 2026-27 |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | ₹56,477 | — 2026-27 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit, Entrance test
Candidates register on the J.C. Bose University admission portal (admission.jcboseust.ac.in), and the university publishes merit lists and counselling schedules on its 2026-27 admissions page. BA English seats are filled through merit lists, and the two-year MA English follows the university PG admission schedule, which in 2026 included a PG entrance test for some courses. PhD admission is through a qualifying test or a valid GATE/NET score, followed by an interview.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Labs
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Frequently asked questions
When did MA English start at J.C. Bose University?
The two-year MA English scheme runs from 2019.
What is the MA English fee?
About Rs 56,477 for the first year in 2026-27 (two semesters, excluding refundable security and hostel).
Does the department have a language lab?
Yes, a language lab is listed on the department page.
Sources
Information verified on 25 Oct 2026
- Department of Literature & Languages - J.C. Bose University · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Notice for Revised Fee Structure 2026-27, J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA Faridabad · Official notice, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Admissions 2026-27 - J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA Faridabad · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA Faridabad - home page · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
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