Postgraduate Program
M.A. English at Scottish Church College
A heritage Kolkata campus, zero entrance-exam stress, and a master’s that literally won’t drain your savings.
Key numbers
Annual Intake
30 seats
Duration
2 Years
NAAC Grade
A (3.31)
Total Fees
₹60,000
Investment
₹0.6L total
~₹0.3L per year
- Tuition Fee₹30,000per year
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
Bachelor’s degree with English as a subject.
Admission Basis
Purely merit-based; no entrance examination required.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
40%
Top recruiters
2-Year Academic Journey
Year +0
Year 1
Build your foundation with Literary Criticism and Postcolonial Literature.
Year +1
Year 2
Dive into Gender Studies and Research Methodology.
Year +2
Final Semester
Submit your Dissertation and wrap up the program.
Zero Entrance Exam + Campus Perks
Admission is purely merit-based—no entrance test needed. The college offers hostel facilities and scholarships, a rare combo for a ₹60K MA program in Kolkata.
The verdict
Worth considering
This is a super affordable MA English credential from a heritage Kolkata college. The 40% placement rate with IT recruiters like TCS and Infosys gives a corporate safety net, but average CTC sits at ₹4L—decent for starters, not lucrative. With no entrance exam, merit-based entry, plus hostel and scholarship options, it’s a low-risk, low-cost bet. Best suited if you want to keep doors open for academia, civil services, content strategy, or EdTech roles. Data confidence is moderate, so verify current faculty and recent alumni paths before you commit.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Low-cost postgraduate degree
- ✓ Merit-based admission
- ✓ Hostel & scholarship availability
- ✓ Heritage campus in Kolkata
Doesn't match
- ✗ High placement ratio
- ✗ High starting salary
- ✗ Purely literary or creative industry recruiting