Programmes
The Centre for Comparative Literature, functioning since 1988, aims at providing an interface between literatures and cultures. The Centre offers M.A., and Ph.D. programmes which encourage a study of systems of knowledge in order to develop a critical awareness of socio-political and cultural discourses.
Medium of Instruction:
Applicants should note that the medium of instruction in the Centre is English, and, hence, should ensure that they have a good knowledge of English to follow the lectures and actively participate in curricular activities.
MA (Comparative Literature)
The M.A. in Comparative Literature is a four-semester programme and each semester carries 16 credits, apart from two foundation courses in the first year. There is continuous evaluation followed by semester-end examinations. The programme allows a choice of elective courses and a research-oriented dissertation in the fourth semester. While the programme traces the history of the discipline and the development of methodologies, it also emphasizes Translation Studies and Cultural Studies as tools to engage with literatures and cultures.
The entrance for MA in Comparative Literature is conducted by NTA as part of CUET, Common University Entrance Test.
Ph.D (Comparative Literature)
The Ph.D. in Comparative Literature extends over a minimum period of two years. The nature of the programme is decided by the student in consultation with faculty, but the requirements invariably include course-work comprising 12-14 credits, over two semesters and has continuous evaluation and a semester-end examination. A 2 credit course on “Research and Publication Ethics (RPE)” is made compulsory for all Ph.D. students admitted from 2020-21. The major part of the PhD program is writing a thesis on an approved topic under faculty supervision that will also go through external evaluation before the award of the doctoral degree.
Medium of Instruction:
Applicants should note that the medium of instruction in the Centre is English, and, hence, should ensure that they have a good knowledge of English to follow the lectures and actively participate in curricular activities.
Entrance Examination:
The entrance examination for Ph.D. will carry 70 marks and consists of objective type questions in two parts. Part A for 35 marks will be on research / analytical / reasoning capabilities. Part B for 35 marks will be on research / analytical / reasoning capabilities. Part B for 35 marks will test the candidate’s knowledge of Indian / world literatures, comparative / literary / cultural theories, contemporary trends / movements as well as English language proficiency.
Applicants for Ph.D. admission must submit along with the application a brief research proposal (about 750 words).
Short-listed Ph.D. candidates are to appear for an interview (30 marks), with six copies of their research proposal, on dates notified by the Centre/University.