Jadavpur University M.Phil Comparative Literature: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Comparative Literature, any Indian or foreign language and literature, or a closely related humanities subject from a recognised university with at least 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD). Final-year postgraduate students may also apply provisionally. All candidates must appear for the JU M.Phil. entrance test and interview. Admission is based on combined merit from the entrance test and interview.

Ans. The M.Phil. Comparative Literature programme at JU covers theories and methods of comparative literary study, world literatures in translation, postcolonial and feminist literary criticism, oral and folk literary traditions, film and cultural studies, translation studies and literary theory, and literature in relation to history and philosophy. Research scholars undertake coursework in the first semester followed by a research dissertation supervised by faculty from the Department of Comparative Literature. Faculty research spans postcolonial literatures, translation theory, Bengali and world literary traditions, film studies, and gender studies.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Phil. Comparative Literature programme at JU is INR 3,600. As a state university, JU offers highly affordable research training at a recognised institution. Students should confirm the exact fee with JU at the time of admission, as it may be revised annually.

Ans. M.Phil. Comparative Literature graduates from JU can pursue careers as university and college lecturer, literary translator, editor, cultural critic, researcher, and civil services officer at universities, publishing houses, cultural and arts organisations, and government literary bodies. The M.Phil. also serves as a stepping stone for PhD programmes at JU, central universities, Sahitya Akademi, and UGC-JRF fellowship programmes. Qualifying UGC-NET/JRF after the M.Phil. opens further opportunities for fellowship-funded PhD and college teaching positions.

Ans. Yes. An M.Phil. degree from Jadavpur University is recognised by the UGC and accepted by universities and research institutions for PhD admission eligibility. M.Phil. holders may also be eligible for exemption from some PhD coursework requirements at certain institutions. Students should confirm recognition norms with their target PhD institution at the time of applying.