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

Ans. The MA in Urdu at Assam University, Silchar is a two-year postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Urdu, School of Languages. The curriculum covers classical and modern Urdu literature 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 Urdu at Assam University is INR 26,440, split across two years (INR 14,020 in Year 1 and INR 12,420 in Year 2). Hostel accommodation is optional and costs between INR 2,800 and INR 6,000 per year.

Ans. Yes, admission to MA Urdu 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 Urdu programme can pursue careers as Urdu language teacher and university faculty, translator and interpreter, Urdu journalist and content writer, civil services aspirant with Urdu literature as optional, cultural officer at Sahitya Akademi and government bodies, researcher at national language institutes, publishing editor, and language training specialist. The degree also qualifies graduates to appear for UGC NET/JRF examinations, opening pathways to lectureship and research fellowships at universities.

Ans. Yes, MA Urdu 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.