Assam University Silchar MA Linguistics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The MA in Linguistics at Assam University, Silchar is a two-year postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Linguistics, School of Languages. The curriculum covers phonology and related areas, equipping graduates with research skills, linguistic expertise, and career readiness for teaching, translation, journalism, and government services.

Ans. The total fee for the two-year MA in Linguistics at Assam University is INR 41,910, split across two years (INR 21,810 in Year 1 and INR 20,100 in Year 2). Hostel accommodation is optional and costs between INR 2,800 and INR 6,000 per year.

Ans. Yes, admission to MA Linguistics at Assam University is through CUET PG 2026 scores. Candidates must appear for CUET PG, select Assam University, Silchar as a participating institution, and apply on the AUS portal after results. Up to 50 percent of seats are reserved for graduates of AUS-affiliated colleges.

Ans. Graduates of the MA Linguistics programme can pursue careers as linguist and language researcher, computational linguist in NLP and AI companies, language documentation specialist, speech therapist and language pathologist, translation and localisation specialist, civil services aspirant, faculty in university linguistics departments, and language policy officer in government bodies. The degree also qualifies graduates to appear for UGC NET/JRF examinations, opening pathways to lectureship and research fellowships at universities.

Ans. Yes, MA Linguistics students at Assam University can access government scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). SC/ST students are eligible for Post-Matric Scholarship (full tuition reimbursement). UGC also offers the National Fellowship for SC Students and the Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority community students.