Master of Arts [MA] (Comparative Indian Literature) From Gauhati University, Guwahati

M.A. in Comparative Indian Literature is a postgraduate course in study of Indian Literature. A candidate has to be a B.A graduate in English or Comparative Indian Literature from a recognised university in order to be eligible for this course. 

M.A. in Comparative Indian Literature is a two year program. The mode of admission is either through Entrance Examination or on Merit. The average tuition fee for the entire course ranges between 75,000 thousand INR to 1.5 Lakhs INR.

M.A. in Comparative Indian Literature graduates can obtain jobs in sectors like Publishing, Media and Television Production Houses, Journalism, Editing, Advertising, Professional Writing etc. and work as Publishing Editor, Proof Editor, Content Developer, Journalist etc. A fresh graduate of this course can expect an average annual salary of 1.5 Lakh INR to 2.5 Lakhs INR.

About the Course

Comparative Literature is an academic field which focuses on the study of literature and culture across national boundaries. In this course i.e. Comparative Indian Literature, the focus is on the study of India’s Literature including the literature of Northern India, Tamil Literature, and Buddhist etc. It also studies the influence of Sanskrit language and European language on the Indian Literature and other Indian Languages.

Duration

This course is completed over the duration of two years. Since the course follows a semester system over annual mode, the course is divided over four semesters.

Academic Options after this course

After this Masters course, interested students can also pursue an M.Phil and Ph.D in Comparative Literature from colleges like Hyderabad University, Delhi University, Assam University, Comparative Literature Association of India etc.

Students who are willing to opt for journalism or corporate communication can apply for an Advance Diploma in Journalism and Corporate Communication as well.

Where to study?

Comparative Indian Literature is taught at major Universities offering Arts and Humanities courses in India. The top institutes for M.A. in Comparative Indian Literature are as follows:

Aspirants seeking admission to 2 years Full-time MA Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.
Academic Requirement:

• B.A./B.Sc. (in the 10+2+3 pattern) with major/honors course in the concerned subject.
• B.A./B.Sc.(in the 10+2+3 pattern) with general/pass course with at least 45% marks in the concerned subject as well as in aggregate or equivalent CGPA.

Note: 45% marks is to be calculated on the basis of marks obtained in Part-I and Part-II of the (2+1) pattern/ Part-I, Part-II and Part-III of the (1+1+1) pattern.