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Ph.D In English

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    Ph.D In English

    The English Unit under the School of Humanities, Management, and SocialSciences is one of the most prospering departments of The Neotia University. The teaching, research & extension-oriented unit has several well-equipped research facilities for conducting research and analysis, which makes the department a perfect place for pursuing a Doctoral Studies PhD in English Literature, languages, linguistics, and allied arts and social sciences. The experienced faculty members of the department work in close collaboration with the Doctoral students, enabling a holistic and enriching research ecosystem in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences.

    Application Form for Ph.D. Admission

    Application Guidelines for Ph.D. Admission

    Ph.D. Program Fee Structure

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    Eligibility Criteria

    A Master’s degree in English, Comparative Literature,
    Linguistics, Mass Communication,
    or any other interdisciplinary humanities discipline,
    with minimum aggregate marks of 55% and
    above from a recognized university listed under UGC

    Modes of Payment

    ‘The Neotia University’

    Bank of Baroda
    A/C No. 65950500000013
    IFSC Code : BARBOVJOKOL
    Branch : SME Branch, Kolkata


    Students can make the payment of Fee by following modes

    • 1. Demand Draft in the name of
      The Neotia University
    • 2. Cheque in the name of
      The Neotia University
    • 3. Online Payment of
      The Neotia University website

    Residential Facilities

    The University is equipped with avant-garde Infrastructure. We offer a rather impressive array of facilities viz smart classrooms, modern laboratories, conference and seminar halls, Wi-Fi enabled campus, a high-tech Learning Resource Centre, state-of-the-art IT Centre, clean and airy student residences, mess serving wholesome meals, indoor and outdoor sport facilities including a plush new gymnasium with latest equipments. Campus Banking Facilities, Doctor-on-call and Hospital Linkages are also available to enhance the student’s convenience.

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    How to Apply

    Step 1

    Sign up /Fill up the Application Form

    Step 2

    Appear for Admission Entrance Test

    Step 3

    Test Results

    Step 4

    Provisional Admission

    Step 5

    Final Admission

    Step 1:

    Sign up /Fill up the Application Form

    The student must first complete the Registration/Enquiry Form via the TNU website (www.tnu.in) or any other online platform that provides access to the TNU Registration/Enquiry link. Upon submitting the Registration Form, the student will receive a link via email, SMS, or WhatsApp to complete the Application Form. The Admission Counsellor at TNU will assist in filling out the form. Upon submission, a unique application number will be assigned to the student.

    Step 2:

    Appear for Admission Entrance Test

    All undergraduate course applicants are required to take an admission entrance examination. Once the Application Form is submitted, the Admission Test option will become available on the Student Dashboard. By selecting this link, students can complete the test at their convenience from any location. Students applying for lateral entry into postgraduate courses are exempt from this test. A distinct admission test will be organized for PhD candidates.

    Step 3:

    Test Results

    Within 24 hrs. of Admisison Test, the test results will be available at student’s Dashboard. 40% is the qualifying marks for the test.

    Step 4:

    Provisional Admission

    Following the submission of the Application Form, if the student successfully passes the entrance examination, they may secure provisional admission in their chosen and available course by remitting a fee of Rs.10,000/-. The payment procedure and link are provided above. Upon completion of the payment via TNU’s Payment Gateway, a receipt will be generated and can be accessed on the student’s Dashboard.

    Step 5:

    Final Admission

    After students receive their H.S (10+2) marks and meet TNU’s eligibility requirements for a specific course, they may secure final admission by remitting the outstanding balance of the first semester fee. Once the final admission fee is paid, a UID number will be generated for the student, allowing them to attend classes. The provisional start date for classes is set for August 1, 2025.

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    Important Dates

    Online Registration Starts From Started from January 2025
    Provisional Admission Started from January 2025
    Entrance Examination Date March 2025 to July 2025
    Declare of Test Results Within 24 hours of appearing the test
    Last date of Admission 31st July 2025(For PG, Nursing, GNM etc
    courses will be informed separately as per UGC/ State, Central Govt. norms.)
    Course Offered Duration (in Years) Eligibility

    Communication Studies

    Criticism and Critical Theory

    Digital Humanities

    Literature and the Environment


    Literature and the Other Arts


    Cultural Studies


    Translation Studies


    Discourse Analysis


    Indian Writings in English

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    A Master’s degree in English, Comparative Literature,
    Linguistics, Mass Communication,
    or any other interdisciplinary humanities discipline,
    with minimum aggregate marks of 55% and
    above from a recognized university listed under UGC

    The English Unit under the School of Humanities, Management, and SocialSciences is one of the most prospering departments of The Neotia University. The teaching, research & extension-oriented unit has several well-equipped research facilities for conducting research and analysis, which makes the department a perfect place for pursuing a Doctoral Studies PhD in English Literature, languages, linguistics, and allied arts and social sciences. The experienced faculty members of the department work in close collaboration with the Doctoral students, enabling a holistic and enriching research ecosystem in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences.

    Application Form for Ph.D. Admission

    Application Guidelines for Ph.D. Admission

    Ph.D. Program Fee Structure

    Ph.D. Admission Ad Design

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    CAREER PROSPECTS

    Candidates with a Ph.D degree may start their career as Assistant Professor, Social Scientist, Subject Matter Expert etc. in universities/colleges/research institutesin government and private organisations.Candidates might pursue a post-doctoral research in India and abroad. There is a good scope for Ph.D holders to start their career as an entrepreneur in education

    technology.

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    ABOUT THE PROGRAM

    A Ph.D, or Doctor of Philosophy degree, is considered as one of the most advanced degrees available at any modern research university. The degree in this department involves updated, relevant and holistic research in the sub-fields of English Literature, English Language, Communication Studies, Criticism and Critical Theory, Digital Humanities, Literature and the Environment,

    Literature and the Other Arts, Cultural Studies, Translation Studies, Discourse Analysis, Indian Writings in English, and so on. At the end of this degree, students will learn to study and appreciate literature, languages, linguistics and allied arts and social sciences – both as a creative process, as well as a knowledge-system, embedded in the network of cultural capitals. Students shall also be in a position to publish their original thoughts, perspectives and relevant research findings in reputed refereed academic journals.

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    ADMISSION PROCEDURE

    Applications shall be invited through announcements by the university. The interested applicant/s may submit the application for admission in Ph. D program in English to the Registrar’s Office of the university. The Research and Development (R&D)Committee of the university shall get in touch with the Controller of Examination Section to conduct the admission entrance test (written

    mode). In the entrance test, 50% questions shall be set from Research Methodology and the other 50% questions shall be set from the relevant subject domains. The qualified candidates shall then be called for a Personal Interview.The qualified candidate mightthen be considered for enrolment in the Ph. D program in the English Unit of the university.

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    ADVISORY COMMITTEE

    Scholar’s research progress shall be evaluated time to time by the advisory committee created for the individual research scholar. The advisory committee shall suggest ways to improve the quality of research work of the said scholar. The advisory committee shall be made by considering four faculty members (chairperson, co-chairperson/convener, external subject-matter expert and

    departmental nominee). The report of the advisory committee shall be submitted to the R&D committee. The R&D committee shall keep the records and shall forward the same to the Controller of Examination (CoE). The advisory committee shall be following the Ph.D guidelines of The Neotia University while functioning further.

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