NAAC A · NIRF #40 University
M.A. English
Gauhati University · Guwahati · 2-Year Postgraduate Program
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (University)
#40
NAAC Grade
A
Total Program Fee
₹20,000
Seat Intake
60 seats
Duration
24 months
Investment
₹0.2L total
- Total Tuition & Program Fee₹20,000per year
Are you eligible?
Subject Requirement
Bachelor's degree with English as a subject at the qualifying level.
Admission Basis
Mixed mode: performance in the Gauhati University PG Entrance Test plus qualifying exam marks.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
25%
Top recruiters
Placements are limited — plan ahead
Only 25% of the 2025 batch reported campus placements. Most graduates pivot into teaching (after NET/SET), Assam government roles, content studios, or publishing through off-campus applications. This works best if you are self-driven; it is risky if you expect guaranteed on-campus recruitment.
The verdict
Worth considering
This is one of the most affordable MA English programs in India under a NAAC A-accredited, NIRF top-50 university. It fits perfectly if you want a low-debt route into academics, state government teaching, regional media, or civil services prep with access to hostels and scholarships. That said, the 25% placement rate and modest corporate exposure mean it is less suited for anyone expecting high campus salaries or instant metro-brand jobs.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Ultra-low fees with hostel access
- ✓ Literature, linguistics & translation focus
- ✓ NAAC A state university credential
- ✓ Government job & NET/SET prep base
Doesn't match
- ✗ High campus placement rate
- ✗ Corporate median CTCs
- ✗ Metro-city internship exposure