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Ph.D in English
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Ph.D in English

duration Duration

  • 3 - 6 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • The Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in English/Linguistics from any institution recognized by the University Grants Commission. All candidates must Ph.D. in English pass with a minimum of 55% marks in the Master’s degree or equivalent (for SC/ST/ differently able candidates: the minimum eligibility is 50%).

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: 02 Aug., 2025

  • Ph.D. in English will be awarded to those candidates who have successfully complete the prescribed course of study, and submit a thesis on the basis of original and independent research in a particular discipline/ inter-disciplinary area that makes a contribution to the advancement of knowledge.
  • Every candidate who has been admitted into the Ph.D. program shall undergo a coursework in the first semester.
  • The program includes written examination for the course work.
  • A candidate needs to secure minimum GPA of 5.5 on a 10 point scale to proceed with the research work.

Admissions Calendar for Ph.D
Particulars Dates
Last date of submission of Completed Application Form 02 Aug., 2025
Written Test 06 Aug., 2025
Interview 08 Aug., 2025
Results declaration 12 Aug., 2025
Last date of payment of Admission fee and semester fee 22 Aug., 2025
Commencement of Course work Classes 25 Aug., 2025

*Payment of Admission Fee and Semester Fee will allow the allotment of enrollment numbers to each student. Students with enrollment numbers will be allowed to attend classes.

Ph.D. (English) Program Structure

Course work

  1. Paper 1
  2. Paper 2
  3. Paper 3
  4. Paper 4
  5. Paper 5
  1. Research Methodology
  2. Publication Ethics
  3. Module on Literary Studies-I (optional paper)
  4. Module on Literary Studies-II (optional paper)
  5. Author's Course

*Subjected to certain conditions. * Minimum Qualification.

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based Ph.D in English Program offered by the ICFAI University at Nagaland. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

  • The Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in English/Linguistics from any institution recognized by the University Grants Commission.
  • All candidates must pass with a minimum of 55% marks in the Master’s degree or equivalent (for SC/ST/ differently able candidates: the minimum eligibility is 50%).
  • The selection of the candidates will be on the basis of the entrance test and interview.
  • Applicants must submit, along with the application, a brief description of their proposed topic of research.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have qualified UGC-NET/ JRF/M.Phil. and those with teaching experience in higher education; subject to fulfilling the entrance test eligibility criteria as determined by the respective Department. All regulations for Ph.D. courses are laid as per the UGC Regulation Act, 2022.

For the purpose of determining eligibility based on aggregate percentage of marks, the procedure used by the respective University in award of the degree will only be taken into consideration. All Ph.D applicants should have completed a minimum of 17 years of formal education by August 01, 2025.

Students in their final year are eligible to apply, provided they complete their course requirements including practical examinations/ viva assignments before August 01, 2025. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate to that effect at the time of admission. The admission of such applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce mark sheet/ transcript and a degree certificate establishing their eligibility.

The last date for submitting the proof of qualifying examination transcripts is September 30, 2025, failing which the provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled, and no fees will be refunded.

The selection of applicants into the Program is made through screening of application and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in Games & sports, Literary & cultural activities, and other extra co-curricular activities.

Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of admission. The admission decision will be communicated after the admission process.

There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Nagaland (Domicile) in any course of ICFAI University, Nagaland, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) percent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above. The fee for the Domicile students is less than that of the non-domicile students (please refer the fee chart).

Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.

Guidelines

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for admission.

Application Form

  • Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
  • Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
  • Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
  • Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  • Cost of the Application material for Doctoral Programs is Rs. 300

Applicants have to enclose self attested copies of the following certificates

  • Aadhar Card
  • Birth Certificate
  • PAN Card (if available)
  • Class X Admit Card, Mark Sheet and Certificate.
  • Class XII / Degree Admit Card, Mark Sheet and
  • Certificate (as may be applicable).
  • ST Certificate.
  • 3 recent Passport Size Photo.
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.

The Admissions Officer,

The ICFAI University, Nagaland,

6th Mile, Sovima, Chümoukedima, Nagaland – 797103

Contact No. : +91 87298 80506, +91 8730961116

Email: admissions@iunagaland.edu.in

Website: www.iunagaland.edu.in

Find us on: iun_official iunagaland ICFAI_NAGALAND

Admission Fee

Admission fee of Rs. 20,000 (non-refundable) is to be paid by all the selected candidates of Ph.D. immediately after the admission decision is announced. The last date for payment of admission fee is August 22, 2025 for Ph.D. Program.

Semester Fee

Students must pay the Semester fee on the first day of each semester, after which a fine of Rs. 40 per day will be charged. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before August 22, 2025 for Ph.D. Programs.

Note

Domicile refers to Students from State of Nagaland. Non Domicile refers to Students from States other than Nagaland.

Fee for Ph.D Program (amount in Rs.)

Particulars

Domicile

Non-Domicile

One Time Fee (at the time of admission)

90,000

1,00,000

Semester Fee

31,000

33,000

All Payments should be made through Bank Challan from ICICI Chümoukedima Branch/Swiping machine from the University, in favor of “The ICFAI University, Nagaland – Fee Collection A/C”. Details about the payment modalities, and the relevant Challan, can be obtained from the Dy. Accounts Officer. Payments can also be made online through the university’s website at www.iunagaland.edu.in.

Refund Policy

As per UGC Guidelines.

Transportation Facility

Bus facility is provided for easy connectivity of the students. Registered bus commuters are required to pay for the bus fees for a Semester regardless of whether one travel or not for which an undertaking shall be obtained.

Hostel Facilities

University do not have hostel accommodation inside the campus. However University provides assistance to identity the suitable private hostel accommodation near University campus.