M.A. English is a 2-year post graduate course in English language and literature. You may have to qualify entrance exam. It is divided into any of semesters or years. The course covers English literary studies, theories, criticism and pedagogy, all in the form of theory. Top Institutes providing this course are:
Lovely Professional University
LSR, New Delhi
Loyola College, Chennai
Christ University, Bangalore
Miranda House, New Delhi
Hindu College, New Delhi
The minimum eligibility criterion required for the candidates is to possess a Bachelors degree in English or relevant discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate score of 60%. Admission to M.A. English is done on the basis of entrance tests. However, some M.A. English colleges also provide direct admission based on merit. The course is offered in India at an average annual fee ranging between INR 20,000 and 3 Lacs. The amount varies according to the different institute providing this course.