DURATION : 2 year ( 4 Semester)
ELIGIBILITY : 1. B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. (10+2+3 pattern) with English literature as the main, elective or additional subject.
2. (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. in 10+2+3 pattern) without English Literature in II division with at least 45% of marks in aggregate.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED ALONGWITH THE ADMISSION FORM

1. Three attested photo copies of Bachelor’s Degree and Marks Certificates of Part-I, II and III.
2. Three attested photo copies of the Matriculation Diploma or equivalent examination.
3. Three attested photo copies of the Degree/Certificate of the last examination passed / Provisional Certificate ( in original).
4. Migration Certificate ( in original) for candidates having passed last examination from a University other than the University of Jammu.
5. A Crossed Demand Draft of requisite fee drawn in favour of the Director, Directorate of Distance Education, University of Jammu, payable at Jammu.
6. Character certificate issued by a Gazetted officer.
7. Gap affidavit if required.
REFUND OF FEE
1. If an applicant is not enrolled because he/she has not submitted the required certificates by the last date notified for the purpose or has submitted fake or forged documents, his/her fee shall not be refunded.
2. If a candidate is found ineligible, the fee paid by him/her shall be refunded after deduction of Rs. 100/- to cover remittance and other charges.

3. Fee will not be refunded once a candidate has been admitted/selected for the course.
DETAILS OF THE COURSES
The following courses of study are prescribed for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Semester of the Master’s Degree Programme in English:-
FIRST SEMESTER

Each student will have to offer courses carrying a total of at least 16 credits. All courses are compulsory.
SECOND SEMESTER

Each student will have to offer courses carrying a total of at least 16 credits. All courses are compulsory.
THIRD SEMESTER

Each student will have to offer courses carrying a total of at least 16 credits. All courses are compulsory.
FOURTH SEMESTER

Distribution of Marks in each course will be as under:
Semester Examination Sessional Assessment 4-Credit Course 80 Marks 20 Marks
INSTRUCTIONAL MODES
The instructional method in Distance Education is essentially based on the supply of self-learning materials for home study duly supported by assignments, Personal Contact Programmes, Library facilities, extension lectures etc.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
The Internal Assessment shall carry 20% of marks in each paper. The components of Internal Assessment shall be 2 (two) assignments of 10 marks each in each paper of 4 credits (one assignment comprising of short answer question of 100 words and other long answer type of 500 to 600 words). The assignments should be submitted in due course of time. No assignment shall be accepted after the last date fixed for the purpose. Any candidate who fails to submit the assignment shall not be eligible to appear in the examination.

PERSONAL CONTACT PROGRAMME
In order to provide opportunity for face-to-face interaction between the teacher and the students, the Directorate organizes optional Personal Contact Programme for 20 days in each course, per semester. During the PCP, the candidates will have the facilities of classroom lectures and personal guidance from different subject experts with regard to their academic difficulties. P.C.P shall be conducted at Jammu only. A candidate, who on account of compelling circumstances fails to complete all the prescribed components of the course (assignment etc.) during the academic year of enrolment, may be allowed by the Director, DDE to complete the course in the following academic session alongwith the students of that session on payment of the prescribed fee of Rs. 500/- only.
AWARD OF DEGREE
The statutes governing the examination of the regular P.G. Course in M.A. English shall also apply to the students of the M.A. English Course through Distance mode. Accordingly, the successful candidates enrolled in the course shall be awarded the same Degree as is awarded to the successful candidates of the P.G. Department of M.A. English, University of Jammu.

Note:

1. To appear in the examination & to seek admission in IIIrd semester of P.G. Courses, a candidate should have passed 50% of credits in Ist semester and should have submitted assignments in all courses in IInd semester, and secured pass marks in internal assessment in all the papers/courses.
2. All inquiries pertaining to examination are to be made to the Controller
Examination , University of Jammu.
Phone No:- 0191-2433746