Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Ans: Go to the KIITEE page and fill out the application.
Ans: Go to the KIITEE page and fill out the application.
Ans: Pass in 10+2 (regular or distance) or equivalent with at least 50% marks ?
Ans: Graduate or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (regular or distance).
Ans: You need to have 60% marks in your postgraduate degree to appear in KIITEE for Ph.D. .
Ans: No. If you have qualified NET, you can directly appear in the Ph.D. viva-voce.
Ans: Yes, you can.
Ans: Yes, you can sit for the KIITEE for Ph.D. .
Ans: Check the website for foreign students and fill out the form. Check the brochure here .
Ans:
a) The exam is computer-based and consists of multiple-choice questions
b) The exam is three hours long
c) The exam has 120 questions (for Ph.D. 60 questions)
d) The exam is scored with 4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each incorrect answer
e) There is no penalty for unanswered questions
f) Calculators and other electronic devices are not allowed
Ans: For B.A. English the question pattern is as follows:
a) 40 marks in verbal ability in English
b) 30 marks in General Knowledge and Current Affairs
c) 30 marks in Logical Reasoning
d) 20 marks in Aptitude.
12. What is the marks distribution in the KIITEE Exam for B.A. English?
Ans: For M.A. English the question pattern is as follows:
a) 40 marks in the English language
b) 20 Marks in Analytical Reasoning
c) 30 Marks in General Knowledge and Current Affairs
d) 30 Marks in English literature.
13. What is the marks distribution in the KIITEE Exam for Ph.D. English?
Ans: For Ph.D. Entrance Examination, there are 60 domain-specific questions.
14. I am in the final year of my graduation. What percentage should I enter in the form?
Ans: You should fill up your average % of marks up to 2nd year or 3rd year as per your
course.
15. I have less than 50% in my graduation. Am I eligible to apply for KIITEE M.A. English?
Ans: No, you are not eligible.
16. What is the course fee for the B.A. /M.A. programs in 2025?
Ans: Rs 96,000 per semester for both B.A. and M.A. English.
17. Is hostel accommodation mandatory for the B.A. and M.A. programs at KIIT?
Ans: No, it is not.
18. I have a gap in my education. Can I still apply?
Ans: Yes, you can apply.
19. Does the department provide internships for B.A. English students?
Ans: Yes, the B.A. Programme has a compulsory internship program.
20. Does the department provide internships for M.A. English students?
Ans: No, it is not provided.
21. Can I opt for another major while majoring in English?
Ans: Yes, the Department of Humanities provides double-major.
22. What are the subjects that are offered as minors?
Ans: The subjects are as follows:
A. Linguistics
B. ELT
C. Comparative Literature
D. Management
E. Sociology
F. Psychology
G. Economics
23. Does the B.A. /M.A. English program offer international exposure?
Ans: Yes, students have opportunities for international exposure through student exchange
programs, collaborations with foreign universities, international conferences, workshops,
and visiting faculty members from reputed foreign universities.
24. Is the B.A. English Program aligned with NEP 2020?
Ans: Yes. The 4 year B.A. English program incorporates multidisciplinary learning, a
research-oriented framework, and skill development as per NEP 2020 guidelines.
25. Are there any research or dissertation components in the B.A. program?
Ans: Yes. Students who secure the required grades up to the 6th semester may opt for a 12-
credit dissertation in the 4th year of the program.
26. Are there any research or dissertation components in the M.A. program?
Ans: Yes, the dissertation is a mandatory component of the M.A. program and spans across
the third and fourth semesters.
27. Is lateral admission available in the B.A. program?
Ans: Yes, lateral admission may be available for eligible students, subject to university
regulations.
28. Can students pursue a Ph.D. after completing the 4-year B.A. English program?
Ans: Yes, as per NEP 2020 guidelines, students who complete a 4-year B.A. English
(Honours with Research) with the required CGPA may be eligible for direct admission to a
Ph.D. program, subject to university-specific requirements and entrance criteria.
29. Are there any student clubs for co-curricular activities?
Ans: Yes, there are different types of clubs such as Film and Theatre Club, Rhythm and
Rhyme (cultural club), Writers Club, and IRAADA (student engagement club)
30. What career opportunities are available after completing a B.A. in English?
Ans: Graduates can pursue careers in content writing, journalism, publishing, editing,
digital media, advertising, teaching, and corporate communications, or continue with M.A. in
English or related disciplines.
31. What career options are available after completing an M.A. in English?
Ans: Careers include academia, research, publishing, journalism, media, content writing,
corporate communications, civil services and other related fields.
Ans: For Ph.D. Entrance Examination, there are 60 domain-specific questions.
Ans: You should fill up your average % of marks up to 2nd year or 3rd year as per your
course.
Ans: No, you are not eligible.
Ans: Rs 96,000 per semester for both B.A. and M.A. English.
Ans: No, it is not.
Ans: Yes, you can apply.
Ans: Yes, the B.A. Programme has a compulsory internship program.
Ans: No, it is not provided.
Ans: Yes, the Department of Humanities provides double-major.
Ans: The subjects are as follows:
A. Linguistics
B. ELT
C. Comparative Literature
D. Management
E. Sociology
F. Psychology
G. Economics
Ans: Yes, students have opportunities for international exposure through student exchange
programs, collaborations with foreign universities, international conferences, workshops,
and visiting faculty members from reputed foreign universities.
Ans: Yes. The 4 year B.A. English program incorporates multidisciplinary learning, a
research-oriented framework, and skill development as per NEP 2020 guidelines.
Ans: Yes. Students who secure the required grades up to the 6th semester may opt for a 12-
credit dissertation in the 4th year of the program.
Ans: Yes, lateral admission may be available for eligible students, subject to university
regulations.
Ans: Yes, lateral admission may be available for eligible students, subject to university
regulations.
28. Can students pursue a Ph.D. after completing the 4-year B.A. English program?
Ans: Yes, as per NEP 2020 guidelines, students who complete a 4-year B.A. English
(Honours with Research) with the required CGPA may be eligible for direct admission to a
Ph.D. program, subject to university-specific requirements and entrance criteria.
29. Are there any student clubs for co-curricular activities?
Ans: Yes, there are different types of clubs such as Film and Theatre Club, Rhythm and
Rhyme (cultural club), Writers Club, and IRAADA (student engagement club)
30. What career opportunities are available after completing a B.A. in English?
Ans: Graduates can pursue careers in content writing, journalism, publishing, editing,
digital media, advertising, teaching, and corporate communications, or continue with M.A. in
English or related disciplines.
31. What career options are available after completing an M.A. in English?
Ans: Careers include academia, research, publishing, journalism, media, content writing,
corporate communications, civil services and other related fields.
Ans: Yes, as per NEP 2020 guidelines, students who complete a 4-year B.A. English
(Honours with Research) with the required CGPA may be eligible for direct admission to a
Ph.D. program, subject to university-specific requirements and entrance criteria.
Ans: Yes, there are different types of clubs such as Film and Theatre Club, Rhythm and
Rhyme (cultural club), Writers Club, and IRAADA (student engagement club)
Ans: Graduates can pursue careers in content writing, journalism, publishing, editing,
digital media, advertising, teaching, and corporate communications, or continue with M.A. in
English or related disciplines.
Ans: Careers include academia, research, publishing, journalism, media, content writing,
corporate communications, civil services and other related fields.