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ADBU MA English: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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About ADBU MA English
Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) offers a two-year, full-time MA English with 40 seats at its Tapesia Campus near Guwahati. The course has four semesters of British, Indian, North East Indian and Post-Colonial writing, with linguistics and English Language Teaching. ADBU holds a NAAC A grade. The full fee without a hostel room is INR 1.76 Lakhs, and INR 2.33 Lakhs with one. There is no national entrance exam. You need 50% in any graduation, then you sit the university's own test and interview on one day. Across all its PG courses, 15% of the last batch got jobs through campus, at a median of INR 3.36 LPA.
ADBU MA English Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 2.33 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.76 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 1.24 Lakhs. You pay INR 31,000 tuition every semester, four times, plus an annual fee twice. The admission fee is paid once and the caution deposit comes back when you finish. The hostel fee covers the room only, so you pay for meals on campus.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.24 Lakhs | INR 31,000 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Annual fee | INR 34,000 | INR 17,000 a year, 2 years |
| Admission fee | INR 18,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel room, Tapesia | INR 56,000 | INR 14,000 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Hostel admission fee | INR 1,000 | One time |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.76 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 2.33 Lakhs | Full course |
ADBU MA English Admission Dates
The 2026 batch started classes on 10 Aug 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026, and the online form is expected to open in Mar 2027. Seats are filled as students clear the interview, so apply early.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application opens | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Entrance test and personal interview | Apr 2027 to Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Result and seat offer | Apr 2027 to Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee and document check, same day | Apr 2027 to Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| First semester fee, balance | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and registration notice | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
ADBU MA English Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree in any subject with 50% marks from a UGC recognised university. The same 50% applies to every category. If you are in your final year, you can still apply and get a provisional seat.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Graduation in any stream from a UGC recognised university |
| Marks | 50% aggregate, the same for every category |
| Final-year students | Provisional seat; show the degree within 3 months of classes start |
| Selection | Entrance test and personal interview on one day |
ADBU MA English Admission Process
You fill the online form, sit the test and interview, and pay the admission fee the same day. The Admission Office sets your test date after you pay the INR 600 form fee. If the admission fee is not paid by 5 pm that day, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the form on the university portal and pay INR 600 |
| 2. Test and interview | Go on the date the Admission Office sends you; both are on one day |
| 3. Pay the admission fee | Pay by 5 pm the same day; the balance within 7 days |
| 4. Show originals | Bring your marksheets, birth date proof and category certificate |
| 5. If you change your mind | Ask for a refund before classes start; INR 1,000 is kept |
ADBU MA English Cutoff
The cutoff is 50% in graduation for every category, and there is no entrance exam rank. The university decides each seat on your past marks and your test and interview on the day. A higher score in graduation helps, because it also decides your scholarship.
| Category | Minimum graduation marks | Year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50% | 2026 |
| OBC | 50% | 2026 |
| SC and ST | 50% | 2026 |
| Don Bosco institution quota | 50% | 2026 |
ADBU MA English Placements
Across all PG courses, 108 of 742 graduates in 2024-25 got jobs through campus, a 15% rate. The median pay was INR 3.36 LPA, up from INR 2.76 LPA a year before. Another 30 went on to higher studies. The university says this course leads to work as teachers, editors, translators and language trainers.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay, all PG courses | INR 3.36 LPA, 2024-25 |
| Median pay a year before | INR 2.76 LPA, 2023-24 |
| PG graduates placed | 108 of 742 |
| Placement rate | 15% |
| Higher studies | 30 students, 4% of graduates |
| Job roles named for this course | Teacher, editor, translator, language trainer |
ADBU MA English Scholarships
The university's merit scholarship gives INR 68,000 over the course if you scored 90% in graduation, and INR 44,000 if you scored 80%. A family income below INR 2 Lakhs a year adds the means scholarship of INR 40,000. You apply for merit scholarships on your admission day.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Merit scholarship, 90% and above | 90% or more in graduation, keep 8.5 SGPA | INR 68,000 |
| Merit scholarship, 80% to 89% | 80% or more in graduation, keep 8.0 SGPA | INR 44,000 |
| Sports scholarship | Played for a North East state, keep 7.0 SGPA | INR 28,000 |
| Means scholarship | Family income below INR 2 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 |
| Disability scholarship | Government disability certificate, no other scholarship | INR 40,000 |
| Progression scholarship | ADBU graduates joining a PG course here | INR 18,000 |
ADBU MA English Ranking
ADBU holds a NAAC A grade, and it filed its NIRF 2026 data in the university group. NAAC grades a university on its teaching, research and campus. NIRF ranks on the data each university files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | Current cycle | A grade |
| NIRF University | 2026 | Data filed by ADBU |
ADBU MA English Course Structure
The four semesters cover British literature, Indian and North East Indian writing in English, and world literature. Linguistics, literary criticism and English Language Teaching are taught alongside. The course follows the Choice-Based Credit System, so you pick some papers yourself.
| Area | What you study |
|---|---|
| Literature in English | Prose, poetry, drama and fiction, from the history of the language onward |
| Indian writing | Indian English and North East Indian English literature |
| World writing | African, American, European and Post-Colonial literature |
| Language | Linguistics, literary criticism and English Language Teaching |
ADBU MA English Seats and Intake
The course has 40 seats, and the university may take up to 10 more students. Of the 40, 10% go to students from Don Bosco institutions and 20% to the Christian minority. State reservation rules apply to the rest.
| Quota | Seats |
|---|---|
| Total intake | 40 |
| Don Bosco institutions | 10% of seats |
| Christian minority | 20% of seats |
| Extra students allowed | Up to 10 |
ADBU MA English Hostel and Campus
The Tapesia hostel room costs INR 14,000 a semester, with a INR 1,000 one-time hostel admission fee. You can book a room only after you pay the first semester fee. Meals are not included; you buy them at the food court or Bosco Café.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus | Tapesia Campus, Sonapur, near Guwahati |
| Hostel room | INR 14,000 a semester, room only |
| Hostel deposit | INR 5,000, refundable |
| Booking | Only after the first semester fee is paid |
| Meals | Food court and Bosco Café on campus, paid separately |
Should you pick MA English at Assam Don Bosco University?
This course suits students who love reading and want to teach, write, edit or go on to research.
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MA English Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026 and the autumn 2026 academic calendar. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Assam Don Bosco University MA English Fees 2027
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. The rows carry the 2026 batch fee. Turn on the toggle to add a hostel room.
Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026 fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your marks get you a seat in MA English at ADBU?
Pick your degree status and your graduation marks. There is no entrance exam rank for this course.
Seats go to students as they clear the interview, not on one merit list at the end. A strong graduation score helps twice: in the interview and for the merit scholarship.
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