UNIVERSITY OF DELHI

(FACULTY OF ARTS)

(MAIN CAMPUS)

BULLETIN OF INFORMATION
FOR
ADMISSION TO POST-GRADUATE
COURSES
ACADEMIC SESSION 2014-2015

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 CONTENT
S.No. Details
Page No.

Entrance Dates 4

Duration of Courses 5

1. Procedure of Admission 6

2. Eligibility Conditions 6

3. Evening Classes 6

4. Enrolment in the Non-Collegiate Women’s Educations Board 7

5. Enrolment in the School of Open Learning 7

6. Admission of Foreign Students 7

7. Reservation of Seats for the Children/Widow of the officers and 7

men of the Armed Forces including Para-Military
Personnel Killed or disabled in action

8. Admission of Sports persons 7

9. Residential /Hostel Accommodation 8

Appendix – I

10. Eligibility Requirements

M.A. Arabic 9

M.A. Bengali 10

M.A. Buddhist Studies 11

M.A. Comparative Indian Literature 12

M.A. English 12

M.A. French/German/Hispanic/Italian 14

M.A. Hindi 14

M.A. Linguistics 15

M.A. Persian 17

M.A. Philosophy 18

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 M.A. Psychology 18

M.A. Punjabi 19

M.A. Sanskrit 20

M.A. Tamil 21

M.A. Library & Information Science 23

M.A. Urdu 24

Appendix - II

12. Courses offered by the Colleges, Departments and Institutions 25

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SCHEDULE FOR ADMISSION TO VARIOUS POST-GRADUATE COURSES UNDER THE FACULTY
OF ARTS FOR THE ACADEMIC SESSION 2014-15

S.No. Course Date for

Admission Test

1. M.A. Applied Psychology 24-06-2014

Time:2.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m.
2. M.A. Arabic 11-06-2014
Time:10.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m.
3. M.A. Buddhist Studies 27-06-2014
Time:10.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m.
4. M.A. English 29-06-2014
Time:2.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m.
5. M.A. French/German/ 22-06-2014
Italian/Hispanic Time:2.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m.

6. M.A. Hindi 01-06-2014

Time:10.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m.
7. Master of Library & 22-06-2014
Information Science Time:2.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m.

8. M.A. Linguistics 13-06-2014

Time:10.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m.
9.M.A. Modern Indian Literature 28-06-2014
& Literary Studies Time:2.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m.
10. M.A. Persian 26-06-2014
Time:10.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m.
11. M.A. Philosophy 04-06-2014
Time:10.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m.
12. M.A. Psychology 23-06-2014
Time:2.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m.
13. M.A. Punjabi 10-06-2014
Time:10.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.
14. M.A. Sanskrit 20-06-2014
Time:10.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m.
15. M.A. Urdu 19-06-2014
Time:10.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m.

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DURATION OF VARIOUS POST-GRADUATE COURSES UNDER THE FACULTY OF ARTS FOR THE
ACADEMIC SESSION 2014-15

S.No. Course Duration of Course

1. M.A. Applied Psychology 2 Years

2. M.A. Arabic 2 Years

3. M.A. Buddhist Studies 2 Years

4. M.A. English 2 Years

5. M.A. French/German/ 2 Years

Italian/Hispanic

6. M.A. Hindi 2 Years

7. Master of Library & 1 Years

Information Science

8. M.A. Linguistics 2 Years

9.M.A. Modern Indian Literature 2 Years

& Literary Studies

10. M.A. Persian 2 Years

11. M.A. Philosophy 2 Years

12. M.A. Psychology 2 Years

13. M.A. Punjabi 2 Years

14. M.A. Sanskrit 2 Years

15. M.A. Urdu 2 Years

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BULLETIN OF INFORMATION FOR ADMISSION TO POST GRADUATE COURSES (MAIN CAMPUS)
Procedure for Admission

Candidates seeking admission to different Post-Graduate Courses in Arts, may apply for
registration ONLINE:

2. Eligibility Conditions:

Candidates desirous of seeking admission to M.A. Courses must fulfil the requisite conditions of
having passed the examinations with the prescribed percentage of marks as detailed in
Appendix – I.

If the course is not equivalent to Delhi University such candidates would be required to fill up the
prescribed equivalence form along with all documents and a copy of authenticated syllabus of
the University from which he/she has passed the examination.

(i) Rounding off a fraction of marks for purposes of admission to any Course is not admissible.

(ii) Candidates who do not fulfill the eligibility requirements shall not be registered and no request for
relaxation in the minimum eligibility requirement shall be entertained.
(iii) Candidates who have passed their B.A.(Hons) or equivalent examination under 10+2+3 Scheme
of examination of Delhi University or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto, if eligible
would be registered to the M.A. Arts Courses for the Academic Session 2014-2015 under direct
admission. Other students have to appear in the Entrance Exam for admission. Candidates are
advised to peruse the information provided for each subject about the minimum marks required
for eligibility.

However, the candidates having passed their first degree examination prior to 1985 will be
treated as per with the present three years degree course. (A.C. Resolution No. 137 dated
23.03.1993).
Further, where the applicants have done their graduation under 14 years scheme but have M.A.
first year/LL.B./B.E. (Degree) etc. Examination after graduation, they will be deemed to have put
in 15 years of study but their eligibility be determined on the basis of marks obtained at the
qualifying Examination (A.C. Resolution No. 034 (6) dt. 21.05.1992).

(iv) If any irregularity is detected after declaration of merit list/issue of Admission card, before or after
depositing the Fee, the admission of such candidates will be cancelled without any reference to
him/her.

3. Evening Classes

The following M.A. Courses are also taught in the Evening Classes in the Main Campus.
1. M.A. Urdu Department of Urdu, University of Delhi, Delhi – 7
2. M.A. Persian Department of Persian, University of Delhi, Delhi - 7
3. M.A. Hindi and Philosophy Zakir Husain PG (E) College, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg New
Delhi – 2

Candidate seeking admission to Evening Classes are required to produce a certificate of

employment and work experience of atleast one year from anyone of the following.

1. Government Office
2. Public Undertakings
3. Statutory/Autonomeus Bodies of the Central/StateGovernment
4. Private Limited Companies

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4. Enrolment in the Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board (NCWEB)

(i) There will be a common online registration for the candidates apllying for admission under
Category -II i.e. through entrance test.

(ii) For admission under Category-I, i.e. 'Direct Admission', the candidates shall register
themselves for admission separately.

5. Enrolment in the School of Open Learning (SOL):

(i) There will be common online registration for the candidates applying for admission under
Category -II i.e. through entrance test.
(ii) For admission under Category-I, i.e. 'Direct Admission', the candidates shall register
themselves for admission separately.

6. Admission for Foreign Students:

Foreign students seeking admission to various courses are required to apply to the Foreign
Students’ Advisor/ Foreign Students’ Registry, University of Delhi, Delhi – 7, who will process
their applications for admissions in the Colleges/Departments directly.

7. Reservation of seats for the Childern/Widows/Wives of the officers and Men of the Armed
Forces including Para Military personnel killed or disabled in action:

5% of the total number of seats in each course are reserved for the Children/Widows/Wives of
the Officers and Men of the Armed Forces including Para Military Personnel (i) Killed in action,
(ii) Disabled in action, (iii) Died while on duty, (iv) Disabled on duty and (v) Wards of Ex-
servicemen personnel and serving personnel of the Defence/Armed Forces and all Police Forces
who are in receipt of Gallantry Awards.

Relaxation to the extent of 5% marks in the minimum eligibility requirement in the aggregate or in
the subject as the case may be, will be given to the candidates of the above mentioned
categories while determining their eligibility for admission to appear in admission test.

In order to become eligible for the above concession, Children/Widow/Wives of Officers and
Jawans etc. are required to produce the entitlement certificates issued by any of the following:

1. Secretary, Kendriya Sainik Board, Delhi

2. Secretary, Rajay/Zila Sainik Board
3. Officer-in-charge, Record Office
4. 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate

For purposes of registration, the candidates are required to submit their application forms on a
prescribed form available at the Registration Centers, along with the self attested copies as well
as the original of the required certificates. The original certificates will be returned to them after
verification.

8. ADMISSION OF SPORTS/ECA PERSONS

Upto 5% seats of the total number of seats of courses in all the disciplines, except the courses of
Faculities of Medicine, Engineering, Technology and Management Studies of the University shall
be reserved for admission under the sports category at the Post-Graduate level.

Students seeking admission under the sports/Eca category shall apply directly to the DUSC. The
DUSC shall organize trials in different games and sports and declare the list of candidates
eligible for admission under the sports category.

The students seeking admission under the sports category will be required to take the entrance
examination, if any, to be conducted by the Department/Institution/Centre concerned. However,
the Department/Institute/Centre shall prepare a separate merit list of candidates seeking
admission under the sports category on the basis of the result of the entrance examination.

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9. Residential/Hostel Accomodation

All candidates seeking admission to hostel in the University are required to appear in the
entrance test even if they are eligible for admission under direct category. The merit list to the
Hostels will be drawn solely on the basis of performance in the entrance test.

The University has limited residential accommodation in Colleges and University Hostels. The
Colleges provide accommodation to both Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate students enrolled
with them. In the Main Campus the following colleges provide Hostel accommodation to their
students:

1 For Men
St. Stephen’ College, Hindu College, Hans Raj College, Kirori Mal College, Ramjas College, Shri
Ram College of Commerce and Zakir Husain Delhi College.

2 For Women
Miranda House, Daulat Ram College and I.P. College.

3 For Men and Women-

Delhi School of Social Work (Deptt. of Social Work) and Central Institute of Education (Deptt. of
Education)

4 For Post-Graduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. students of different Faculties (in Main and South Campus)
except those Faculties which have their own Hostels are considered for admission to the
following University Hostels:

(i) For Men

1. Gwyer Hall
2. Jubilee Hall
3. P.G. Men’s Hostel
4. Mansarowar Hostel
5. D.S. Kothari Hostel
6. V.K.R.V. Rao Hostel
7. International Students House
8. Saramati P.G. Men’s Hostel South Campus
Each Hostel has its own rules for admission

(ii) For Women

1. University Hostel for Women
2. Meghdoot Hostel
3. Geetanjali Hostel South Campus
4. International Students’s House for Women
5. North-East Students House for Women
DSE and SC/ST Students House for Women
Candidates seeking hostel accommodation are advised to contact the Hostels.

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 APPENDIX-I

M.A. ARABIC
(In order of Preference)

Course requirements Minimum Marks Requirements

1. B.A. (Hons.) examination in Arabic of the 45% marks

University of Delhi or an Examination
recognized as equivalent thereto.
(i) 45% marks in the aggregate
2. B.A. (Pass) examination of University of
Delhi or an Examination recognized as or
equivalenttheretowith
atleast3papersinArabic at B.A. level. (ii) 45% marks in the aggregate and 50%
marks in the subject.
3. B.A. Examination of the University of Delhi or
an Examination recognized as equivalent 50% marks in the aggregate
thereto and also Maulvi Fazil Arabic of the
University/Board recognized for this purpose.
4. Honours examination in Arabic language 50% marks in Honours Examination and
and have been awarded the Degree under B.A. Degree.
Clause 8 (d) of the Punjab University.
5. M.A. / M.Com./ M.Sc. Examination of the 50% marks in aggregate in Master’s Degree
University of Delhi or an Exam recognized provided passing the advanced Diploma
as equivalent thereto. Examination in Arabic of the Delhi University
or an. equivalent Examination thereto with
50% in aggregate.
6. B.A. (Hons.)/(Pass)/B.com. (Hons.)/ (Pass)/ 50% marks in aggregate provided passing the
B.Sc. (Hons)/ (Gen.)/ B.U.M.S. Unani Advanced Diploma Examination in Arabic of
Medicine (Fazil-e- tibb-wa Jarajat) of the the Delhi University or an equivalent
University of Delhi or an Examination Examination thereto with 50% in aggregate.
recognized as equivalent thereto.

Note:
(i) The student seeking admission under category 3,4,5 and 6 will be admitted after passing a written and
oral test of B.A. (Pass) standard. Such students should get at least 50% marks in the examination.

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 M.A. BENGALI
(In order of Preference)

Course requirements Minimum Marks Requirements

1. B.A. (Hons.) Bengali Examination of the 45% marks
University of Delhi or an examination
recognized as equivalent thereto in the
respective subject (Bengali).
2. B.A. (Pass) Examination of the University 45% marks in aggregate and 50% Marks in
of Delhi or an Examination recognized as
equivalent thereto with atleast two papers the subject.
in Bengali.
50% marks in aggregate and 55% marks in
3. M. A. (in any subject) examination of the
the subject (subject to passing an eligibility
university of Delhi or an examination
test in Bengali to be held by the Deptt.)
recognized as equivalent thereto with atleast
two papers in Bengali the graduate level.
40% marks in aggregaate and 45% marks in
4. B.A. (Hons.) Examination in any subject
the subject (Subject to passing an eligibility
(Arts or Social Sciences) of the University
test in Bengali to be held by the Department)
of Delhi or an Examination recognized as
equivalent thereto with at least one paper in
Bengali as a subsidiary subject at the
graduate level.

Note: The admission of M.A. Bengali for 20 Seats out of total 25 Seats will
be done in the Department from the academic year 2008-2009 and
the remaining seats i.e. 05 Seats will be done in Miranda House (for
Girls).

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 M.A. BUDDHIST STUDIES
(In order of Preference)

Course requirements Minimum Marks Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Honours Degree 40% marks in aggregate

in any subject from Delhi University.
2. Master’s Degree in any subject from Delhi 40% marks in aggregate
University.
3. Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from Delhi 45% marks in aggregate
University or any other recognized University
4. Master’s Degree in any subject 45% marks in aggregate
from any recognized University other than Delhi
University.
Important: Those who have passed of Buddhist Studies as a subject at Grduate Level and/or have done
certificate/diploma course in Pali, Sanskrit, Tibbetan Chinese, Japnese, Korean, Prakrit, Archeology and
epigraphy shall be given weightage of 5% Marks in Mimum Eligibility Requirements.
Note:
The candidates pertaining to different categories are required to obtain following minimum qualifying
marks in the Entrance Exam for Admission to M.A. (Buddhist Studies):
Category Minimum Marks (%) to be Obtained
GENERAL 40 %
OBC 36 %
PWD/SC/ST 30 %
After the Entrance Exam, a merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks secured by the candidates for
admission as well as for Hostel accommodation purposes.
Candidates getting less than the minimum prescribed marks in the Entrance Exam shall not qualify for
Admission to M.A. in Buddhist Studies.

Pattern of Entrance Exam :

1. The Entrance Exam to be conducted for admission to M.A. in Buddhist Studies shall consist of both
descriptive as well as objective type questions in the ratio of 60:40 respectively. Questions will be
drawn largely from the book 2500 years of Buddhism Edited by P. V. Bapat (ckS¼ /eZ ds 2500 o"kZ
laiknd ih ch ckiV). On the basis of this Entrance Exam result, a merit list shall be prepared by the
Department Admission Committee.

2. Duration of the Entrance Exam: 3 Hours

3. Number of seats reserved for SC/ST/OBC/PWD in each category:
Total Gen SC ST OBC Supernumerary Seats
15% 7.5% 27% PWD CW ECA Sports Foreign Students
3% 5% 5% 5%
231 117 35 17 62 3 12 12 12

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 M.A. COMPARATIVE INDIAN LITERATURE
(In order of Preference)
Course requirements Minimum Marks Requirements
1. B.A. (Hons) in any Indian Language or English 55% marks or above
or Comparative Literature of the University of Delhi
or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto
in the respective subject.
2. B.A. (Pass) of the University of Delhi or an 60% marks or above
examination recognized as equivalent thereto with
at least three papers in any Indian language or English.
3. B.A. (Hons.) in any Indian Language or English 50% marks or above
or Comparative Literature of University of Delhi
or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto
in the respective subject.
4. B.A. (Pass) of the University of Delhi or an 55% marks or above
examination recognized as equivalent thereto with
at least three papers in any Indian Language
or English.
5. M.A. in any Indian Language or English from 50% marks or above
Delhi University or any other examination
recognized as equivalent thereto.
6. Any graduate of the University of Delhi or any 55% marks or above
other examination recognized as equivalent
thereto provided he/she passes in a qualifying
test which would be organized by the Department
to test the candidate’s aptitude for basic
Knowledge of Indian Literature.

M.A. ENGLISH
Category I : Direct Admission i.e. without Entrance Test

Course Requirements Minimum Marks Requirements

(a) B.A. (Hons.) Examination in English At least 60% & above marks for General
from University of Delhi from 2011 category and 54% & above marks for
onwards. OBC/ SC/ST/PwD and CW categories
Category II : Admission Through Entrance Test

Course Requirements Minimum Marks Requirements

(i) B.A. (Hons.) Examination in At least 45% & above marks for
English of the University of Delhi. General category and 40.5% for OBC
and 40% PwD and CW categories.

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(ii) Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized Indian At least 50% & above marks in aggregate
University. for General category and 45% & above marks in
aggregate for OBC/PwD and CW categories
(iii) For SC/ST candidates:
“Minimum pass marks of the qualifying examination
concerned of the University of Delhi.. Or at least
the same percentage of pass marks at the
qualifying examination as prescribed for equivalent
examination of Delhi University.”
(iv) 40% & above marks in entrance test conducted
by the Department for General Category and 36%
& above for OBC candidates. At least 35% marks
in the Entrance Test for PwD/CW. No minimum
marks in the Entrance Test for SC/ST candidates.

Note: INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

1. Note for candidates seeking Direct Admission:
(i) Please note that securing 60% (or above) in B.A. Honours from University of Delhi does not
automatically ensure admission or the availability of the colleges of your choice. Direct
Admission will be given on the basis of a separate Merit List and will be subject to the
availability of seats. Therefore, all candidates seeking Direct Admission are also strongly
advised to appear for the Entrance Test.
(ii) A candidate who secures Direct Admission will not be considered for admission through
Entrance Test (even if her name appears in the Merit List prepared on the basis of the
performance in the Entrance Test).
(iii) Notwithstanding (ii) above, a student who is shortlisted for both Direct Admission and
admission through Entrance Test will be allowed to exercise her choice in case such a choice
enables her to get the campus of her preference.

Entrance Test:
General Category OBC PwD/CW SC/ST
At least 40% in the At least36% in the At least 35% in the No Minimum
Entrance Test Entrance Test Entrance Test

2. Number of seats earmarked for admission on merit basis and on the basis of
entrance examination
(i) 50% of seat in all categories (i.e. General, SC, ST, and OBC) in both the campuses (i.e. Main
and South) and in the NCWEB are kept aside for Direct Admission and the remaining 50% of
seats will be filled through Entrance Test.
(ii) If seats set aside for Direct Admission fall vacant, they will be made available for admission
through Entrance Test ensuring that General Category seats are transferred to General
Category, and SC/ST/OBC seats are transferred to the corresponding categories.

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 M.A. GERMAN, ITALIAN, FRENCH, HISPANIC STUDIES
Eligibility

Category I : Direct Admission i.e. without Entrance Test

Graduation (10+2+3) in the language or literature concerned with 40% marks.

Category II : Admission Through Entrance Test

Graduation (10+2+3) in any other subject with 40% marks plus 3 years Advanced Diploma in the
respective language of the University of Delhi or an examination recognised equivalent thereto.

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M.A. LINGUISTICS
All eligible candidates who apply for admission to the M.A. Linguistics course will be called for an
admission test to be conducted at the Department of Linguistics, University of Delhi, Delhi. On the basis
of their performance (with a minimum pass percentage of 40% in the admission test) candidates, (not
more than five times the number of seats available) in order of merit, will be called for an interview.
Candidates called for interview will be required to produce all their original certificates/degree, mark-
sheets of Secondary School, Senior Secondary, B.A./B.Sc. Pass or Honours and M.A. Examination etc.
and other connected documents for verification at the time of interview/admissions.
Admission Lists will be prepared on the basis of academic record (30% weightage) performance
in the admission test (50% weightage) and interview (20% weightage). For determaning the academic
record performance percentage of Bachelor Degree Examination or the Master’s Degree Examination,
whichever is best, will be taken into consideration. The decision of the Linguistics Department Admission
Committee will be final and binding on all the candidates.
Eligibility Conditions
Candidate desirous of seeking admission to the1st year of the two years Master of Linguistics
course in the Department of Linguistics, University of Delhi, must fulfill besides other requirement the
requisite eligibility and course requirement as per details given below:
Course and Eligibility requirements for Admission Test 2014 for admission to 1st year the two-
year post-graduate degree course in Linguistics are the following:
Examination Passed Minimum % of Marks

M.A./M.Sc./M.Ed. examination in any subject 50% marks in aggregate

from the University of Delhi or examination
recognized as equivalent thereto.
OR
B.A./B.Sc./B.Com (Hons) examination (Under 50% marks in aggregate
10+2+3) scheme of examination in any subject from
the University of Delhi or any other recognized
University
OR
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B.A.(Pass)/Prog./B.Com. (Pass)/Prog./B.Sc. 55% marks in aggregate
(General)/B.EI.Ed. in any subject from University of
Delhi or from any other recognized University
For Candidates appearing in 2014 Examination
Candidate who qualify for the admission test must submit their result to the Department before the
notification of the final admission list.
Note: Those candidates who are the graduates under the 10+2+3 Scheme of examination or an
equivalent thereto are eligible to apply.

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 M.A. PERSIAN
(In order of Preference)
Course requirement Minimum Marks Requirements

1. B.A. (Hons) Examination of the University of 40% marks in aggregate

Delhi or an Examination recognized as
equivalent thereto in Persian.
2. B.A. (Pass)/B.Com. (Pass)/ (B.Sc.l(Genl.), (i) 40% marks in the aggregate
Fazil-e- Tibbo-Jarahat. (B.I.M.S. Unani). or
Examination of the University of Delhi or (ii) 40% marks in the aggregate & 45%
an Examination recognized as equivalent marks in Persian,
thereto, with at least 2 papers in Persian at
the Degree level examination.
3. B.A. (Pass)/B.Com. (Pass)/ B. Sc. (Genl.), 40% marks in the aggregate at the degree
Feazil-e-Jarahat (B.I.M.S. Unani) level Examination and 45% marks in the
Examination of the University of Delhi or an aggregate in Orental Examination.
Examination recognized as equivalent
thereto and also Munshi Fazil in Persian or
an Oriental Examination in Persian from a
University/ Board recognized as equivalent
to Munshi Fazil.
4. Munshi Fazil in Persian or an Oriental 40% marks in the aggregate in the
Examination in Persian recognized as Orental Examination. And 40% marks in
equivalent thereto and also B.A. (English) B.A. (English) only.
only.
5. B.A. (Hons) of the University of Delhi or an (i) 45% marks in the aggregate or
Examination recognized as equivalent OR
thereto in a subject other than Persian with (ii) 45% marks in Persian.
at least two papes in Persian
6. M.A./M.Com. / M.Sc . Examination of the 40% marks in the aggregate subject to passing
University of Delhi or an Examination M.A. (Urdu) with two optional papers in Persian
recognized as equivalent thereto. or M.A./M. Com/M.Sc. Examiantion with
advanced diploma examination in Modern
Persian with 55% marks subject to satisfactory
performance in a written test and interview
conducted, by the department.
7. B.A. (Hons.)/ B.A. (Pass)/ B.Com. (Pass) 40% marks in the aggregate at the degree level
B.Com. (Hons)/B.S.c. (Genl./Hons.)/ Fazil-e- examination and 55% marks in Advanced
Tibbo-Jarahat (B.I.M.S. Unani) with Advanced Diploma course in Modern Persian and subject
Diploma Course in Modern Persian from the to satisfactory performance in a written test and
Delhi University or an examination recognized interview conducted by the Department.
as equivalent thereto.
Note:
1. In categories 2 and 6, if the student has appeared in more than two papers in Persian the best two
will be taken into consideration for the sake of the aggregate.
2. For purpose of admission to the M.A. Course the students of one year special certificate course of
Delhi University in the subject concerned will be treated at par with the candidates who have passed
the Honours Courses under 1 0+2+3 scheme of education from Delhi University.

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3. The duration and marks of the written test and interview are resolved as under:
Duration One Hour
Written test 85 marks
Interview 15 marks

One Year Post-graduate Diploma Course

Course requirement Minimum Marks Requirement
B.A. Persian examination of the 55% marks or above in aggregate.
Delhi University.
M.A. PHILOSOPHY
Category-A
It was resolved that students of Delhi University who have done B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy shall be
admitted directly if they have obtained 55% marks and above in aggregate. But candidates desirous of
Hostel accommodation need to appear the admission test if it held.
Category-B
For all others the eligibility for applying for admission shall be 50% in aggregate in the Bachelor Degree
(or qualifying examination) for open category candidates. In case of OBC candidates the eligibility criteria
shall be 45% in aggregate in the qualifying Examination
Note :
However, the admission test shall be conducted if and only if the number of applicants exceeds the
number of seats allotted. In case there is no admission test then the merit list shall be drawn as per the
following criteria. Also the same criteria shall apply for hostel admission as well.
Category-I 55% and above in Philosophy (Hons.) from D.U.
Category-II 60% and above in B.B. (Programme) with Philosophy from D.U.
Category-III 60% and above in B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy from any University.
Category-IV 60% and above in B.A. (Hons.) or B.A. Programme in Humanities and Social Sciences
in Delhi University.
Category-V 60% and above in B.A. Programme with Philosophy from any other University.
Category-VI All other not covered in Categories I-V

M.A. PSYCHOLOGY
Course requirements Minimum Marks Requirements

Category-I : Direct Admission i.e. without entrance Test

1. Direct admission on the basis of merit in 60% marks or above in aggregate
B.A. (Hons.) Psychology and Applied
Psychology in Delhi University
Category-II : Admission through Entrance Test
2. B.A. (Hons.)/B.A./(Pass)/B.A. Programme 55% marks or above in Psychology and
Examination in Psychologyof Delhi University 55% marks in aggregate.
and other Universities recognized by
Delhi University.
2. Graduation from Delhi University or other 60% marks or above in aggregate.
Universities recognized by Delhi University

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3. Post-Graduate from Delhi University or other 60% marks or above in aggregate
Universities recognized by Delhi University
Note : (i) Admission to this course will be done in two categories:
1) Fifty percent seats by direct merit on the basis of marks obtained in B.A. (Hons.) Psychology and
Applied Psychology of delhi university in the current Academic Year.
Fifty percent of seats by entrance test and interview

The candidates seeking admissions on the basis of category-I are advised to appear for the
entrance test and interview.
All admissions under the reserved categories, namely OBC, SC, ST and etc. will be done as per the
notification issued by the University in the manner.

M.A. PUNJABI
(In order of Preference)

Course requirements Minimum Marks Requirements

Category-I : Direct Admission i.e. without entrance Test
1. B.A. (Hons.) Examination in Punjabi of the 40% marks
University of Delhi, or an examination
recognized as equivalent thereto.
2. B.A. Programme and B.Com of the University of 40% marks in aggregate and
Delhi or and examination recognized as 40% marks in the subject.
equivalent thereto with at least 2 papers
in Punjabi.
3. B.A. Examination of University of Delhi or an 40% marks in Gyani.
examination recognized as equivalent thereto
and also Honors Examination in Modem
Indian Languages or Classical Language of
the University/ Board recognized for this purpose
(Eligible for admission to M.A. Course in
Punjabi of the Honors. Exam, i.e. Gyani
in Punjabi).
4. Honours Examination in a modern Indian 40% marks in the elective subject and Gyani
Language or Classical Language and have
been awarded the degree of B.A. Under
Clause 8 (b) of Punjabi University.
5. B.A./B.Com./B.Sc. (11 +3) of Delhi University 40% marks in aggregate and 40% marks in Gyani.
or an examination recognized as equivalent
thereto with Gyani.
Category-II : Admission through Entrance Test
(a) B.A. (Hons.)/B.com.(Hons.)/ B.Sc.(Hons.) 40% marks in the aggregate and
Examination of Delhi University or an 45% marks in the subsidiary papers.
examinati on recognized as equivalent thereto
with Punjabi as a subsidiary subject.

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(b) B.Sc., (General) B.Com.(P) with Punjabi. 40% marks in aggregate.
(c) M.A./M.Com./M .Sc./LLB./ B.Ed./ exam of 40% marks in aggregate.
Delhi University or an Examination recognized
as equivalent thereto.
Admission procedure and entrance test:
1. The test will be conducted by the Department of Punjabi.
2. Apart from fulfilling the minimum eligibility requirements given in the list above, a candidate will have
to secure at least 40% marks in the entrance test to be eligible for admission which will be strictly
according to merit on the basis of the candidates perfomance in the written test.

3. There will be one common entrance test for the North Campus and Non- collegiate Women’s
Education Board (NCWEB). The test will be held in the Department of Punjabi, North Campus, Arts
Faculty Building.
4. Candidates seeking admission to MA (Punjabi) are required to register themselves at the Department
of Punjabi (North Campus) They should however, indicate their choice for the North Campus or
N.C.W.E.B. in order of preference, in. the column of the prescribed registration form.
5. Candidates seeking admission to the NCWEB under the Test category can register themselves at
the North Campus along with other candidates.
6. The candidates should affix duly attested copies of their recent photograph on the forms as well as
on the counterfoil of the form. These photograph should be signed by the candidates, the counterfoil
will be used as identification slip for the entrance test. No separate admission ticket ofthe entrance
test will be issued.
7. The admission test would be designed to test the candidates proficiency in Punjabi language including
comprehension and writing skills and their knowledge of Punjabi literature and its background. The test
would be in two parts. Part-I would consist largely of Objective Type Questions and Part-II of questions
requiring the candidates to write short notes or essays. The duration ofthe test would be 90 minutes.

M.A. SANSKRIT
(In order of preference)
I. Direct Admission
B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit of the University of Delhi , with minimum 60% marks.
II. Through Admission Test.
Eligibility criteria for appearing in the admission test.
1. B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit from recognized University with minimum 40% marks.
2. B.A. (Pass)/B.A. (Programme) or BA (Hons.) in Hindi of the University of Delhi or any recognised
university with at least two papers of Sanskrit with 40% marks in aggregate.
3. Acharya (Sanskrit) examination of recognized University/Deemed University and Rashtriya Sanskrit
Sansthan with minimum 50% in marks in aggregate.
4. Shastri (Sanskrit) examination of recognized University/Deemed University/Rashtriya Sanskrit
Sansthan with minimum 50% in aggregate.
5. B.A. (Hons.) examination in any subject of the Delhi University of an examination recognized as
equivalent thereto with Sanskrit as subsidiary/ concurrent subject with minimum 50% in Hons. and
minimum 60% in Sanskrit. Subsidiary/Cuncurrent Subject.
6. M.A. examination in Arts and Humanities (except Sanskrit) Subject from University of Delhi with
minimum 50% marks in aggregate

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7. Master’s degree in any subject from a recognized University with Diploma in Sanskrit of the
University of Delhi with minimum 50% in aggregated and 50% in Sanskrit Diploma.
8. Bachelor’s degree of any recognized University and having a Diploma Sanskrit from Delhi University
with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in Diploma examination
Note: Students securing 60% and above marks in admission Test will be admitted to MA (Sanskrit)
course according to merit list on the basis of seats available.
Date and rules of M.A. (Sanskrit) entrance examination
(1) The examination will consist of 100 marks and the time given would be 2:30 hours.
(2) Only those students would be provided with admit card for the entrance test who fulfill the
qualifications prescribed.
(3) The merit list for hostel admission will be prepared on the basis of admission Test. Those students
who wish to apply in hostels would have to appear for the written Test.
Course content for M.A. (Sanskrit) Admission/test
The admission will be based on the level of B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit examinationin subjects like Literature, Grammar,
Philosophy etc. The Test will be also includes question from contemporary subject based on General Knowledge.
The format of Question Paper will be as follows:-
1. Sanskrit Essay on a topic like saying on Sanskrit authors such as Upama Kalidasasya, definition of
Poetry according to Dandi, Vaman, Bhamaha/ Ramayana, Mahabharata, Kavyas Sukti, and on
Contemporary
issues. 10 marks
2. Translation/Unseen passage 10 marks
3. Descriptive Questions from the subjects 10 marks
Objective type questions will be from the following areas :-

I. Vayakarna : laKk] lfU/] lekl] dkjd (eq[;r% y?kqfl¼kUr dkSeqnh ij vk/kfjr) 20 marks

II. Poetry : j?kqoa'k lxZ 1 vFkok 13] dqekjlEHko lxZ 5] uhfr'krd] lkSUnjUn lxZA 10 marks

III. Prose/Drama: f'kojktfot; fu%'okl A] foJqrfjr] 'kqduklksins'k] 10 marks

vfHkKku'kkdqUry] eqnzkjk{kl] LoIuoklonÙk&
IV. History of Sanskrit Literature 15 marks
V. Veda (according to syllabus) & upnishad 05 marks
(dB ,ao eq.Md)
VI. Dharmashastra (Manusmrit-II, VII), Logic (Tarkasangraha) & Poetics 10 marks
(Kavyadarsa-I)

M.A. TAMIL
(In order of preference)
Course requirements Minimum Marks Requirements

1. B.A. (Hons.) or B.A. (Advanced or B.Litt. 45% marks in aggregate

Examination in Tamil or an examination
recognized as equivalent thereto).
2. B.A. (Pass) or B.Sc. or B.Com (P) from Delhi 45% marks in aggregate and 50%
University of an examination recognized as marks in Tamil.
equivalent thereto with at least two papers in Tamil.

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 40% marks in aggregate and 45% mark
3. B.A.(Hons.) Examination in any subject (Arts in subject (Subject to passing an eligibility
or Social Science) of the University of Delhi or test in Tamil to be held by the Department).
an examination recognized as equivalent thereto
with at least one paper in Tamil as a subsidiary
at the graduate level.
50% mark (Subject to passing an eligibility
4. Master’s Degree of University of Delhi or a test in Tamil to be held by the Department).
degree recognized as equivalent thereto,
in any subject.

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 M.A. LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Course requirements Minimum Marks Requirement
Category I Direct Admission i.e. without Entrance Test
1.1 B.LI. Sc. or B.Lib. Sc. from University of 60% or above marks in aggregate
Delhi only and
1.2 Bachelor Degree examination under (10+2+3) pattern 50% or above marks in aggregate
of education from University of Delhi or any other
University whose examination is recognized as
equivalent to University of Delhi.
or
Bachelor’s Degree examination under the (11+3) or 55% or above marks in aggregate
(10+2+2) pattern of education from University of
Delhi or any other University whose examination is
recognized as equivalent to that of University of
Delhi.
1.3 Fulfills other conditions of eligibility for admission
to B.L.I.Sc.
Category II Admission through
Entrance Test
2.1 Bachelor’s Degree examination under (10+2+3) 50% above marks in aggregate
pattern of education from University of Delhi or any
other University whose examination is recognized
as equivalent to University of Delhi.
or
Bachelor’s Degree examination under the (11 +3) or 55% or above marks in aggregate
(10+2+2) pattern of education from University of Delhi
or any other University whose examination is
recognized as equivalent to University of Delhi.
2.2 B.L.I.Sc. or B.Lib.Sc. Course from Universityof Delhi 50% or above marks in aggregate
or any other University whose examination is
recognized as equivalent to University of Delhi; and
2.3 Fulfils other conditions of eligibility for admission
to B.L.I.Sc.
Note: (i) In the event of any short fall of admission under Category I, being reserved for candidates who
had done B.L.I.Sc. or B.Lib.Sc. from University of Delhi only, the remaining seats will be
offered to the candidates of Category II who have qualified the Entrance Exam. and are in
the waiting list in order of merit or vice-versa;
(ii) Candidates having passed their B.L.I.Sc. or B.Lib.Sc. from University of Delhi, are advised to
apply for admission to M.L.I.Sc. through Entrance Exam. also;
(iii) However, in the event of his/her selection in both the categories, he/she will not be
considered for admission to M.L.I.Sc. under Category II: Entrance Test based Merit.

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 M.A. URDU
(In order of preference)

Course Requirements Minimum Marks Requirements

1. B.A. (Hons.) examination in Urdu of the University With 45% marks or above Admission by merit
of Delhi or an examination, recognized as
equivalent thereto.

2. B.A. (Pass)/B.A.(Prog.) examination of the With 45% marks in aggregate and 50%
University of Delhi or an examination recognized marks in Urdu subject.
as equivalent thereto with atleast two papers in
urdu consisting of 100 marks in each.

3. B.A. Hons./B.Com (P)/B.Com (Hons.) examination With 45% marks in aggregate in B.A. / B.A.
of the University of Delhi or an examination thereto (Prog.) with 40% marks in Urdu subject
with at least two papers in Urdu consisting of
100 marks in each

4. Hons examination in a Modern Indian language or With 45% marks in Honours/B.A.

classical language and have been awarded the Degree (Prog.) examination
of B.A. Under clause 8(d) Punjabi University.

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 Appendix - II

COURSES OFFERED BY THE COLLEGES / DEPARTMENTS / INSTITUTIONS AT A GLANCE:

Course College / Department / Institutions

M.A. English Daulat Ram College*

Hans Raj College
Hindu College
Indraprastha College*
Kirori Mal College
Janki Devi Memorial College*
Miranda House*
Ramjas College
Rajdhani College
S.G.T.B. Khalsa College
St. Stephen’s College
Zakir Hussain Delhi College
Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board*

M.A. Hindi Bharti College*

Daulat Ram College*
Hans Raj College
Hindu College*
Indraprastha College*
Janki Devi Memorial College *
Kirori Mal College
Kalindi College
Mata Sundri College
Miranda House*
Rajdhani College
Ramjas College
S.G.T.B. Khalsa College
Shivaji College
Shyama Prashad Mukherjee College for Women*
Shyam Lal College (Day)
Swami Shardhanand College
Vivekanand Mahila College*
Zakir Hussain Delhi College
Zakir Hussain Post-Graduate (Eve.) College
Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board*

M.A. Sanskrit Daulat Ram College*

Hans Raj College
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 Hindu College
Indraprastha College*
Janki Devi Memorial College*
Kirori Mal College
Kalindi College*
Lakshmibai College*
Mata Sundri College*
Miranda House*
Ramjas College
St. Stephen’s College
Shivaji College
Shyama Prashad Mukherjee College*
Swami Shardhanand College
Vivekanand Mahila College*
Zakir Hussain Delhi College
Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board*

M.A. Philosophy Hindu College

Indraprastha College*
Janki Devi Memorial College*
Lakshmibai College*
Miranda House*
Ramjas College
St. Stephen’s College
Zakir Hussain Delhi College
Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board*

M.A. Psychology Daulat Ram College*

Indraprastha College*

Zakir Hussain Delhi College

M.A. Urdu Kirori Mal College
Zakir Hussain Delhi College
Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board*

M.A. Arabic Zakir Hussain Delhi College

Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board*

M.A. Persian Zakir Hussain Delhi College

Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board*
M.A. Punjabi Mata Sundri College*
S.G.T.B. Khalsa College
Sri Guru Nank Dev Khalsa College
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 Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board*
M.A. Bengali Department of Modern Indian Literature & Literary Studies
Miranda House*
Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board*
M.A. Tamil Department of Modern Indian Literature & Literary Studies

M.A. Comparative Indian Literature Department of Modern Indian Literature & Literary Studies

M.A. Linguistics Department of Linguistics

M.A. Buddhist Studies Department of Buddhist Studies
M.L.I.Sc. Department of Library & Information Science

M.A. French/ German/ Italian/ Hispanic Studies Department of Germanic & Romance Studies
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* For W omen only

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 DEAN OF FACULTY

Prof. Minni Sawhney DEAN, Faculty of Arts 27666657

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENTS

Name of the Head Name of the Department Contact No.

Prof. M.N. Khan Department of Arabic 27666624

Prof. I.N. Singh Department of Buddhist Studies 27666625

Prof. Sumanyu Satpathy Department of English 27666757

Prof. Minni Sawhney Department of Germanic & Romance Studies 27666426

Prof. Hari Mohan Sharma Department of Hindi 27666628

Dr. Shailender Kumar Department of Library & Information Science 27666656

Prof. Tista Bagchi Department of Linguistics 27666390

Prof. A. Marriapan Department of Modern Indian Literature & Literary Studies 27666626

Prof. Chander Shekhar Department of Persian 27666623

Prof. Ashok Vohra Department of Philosophy 27666229

Prof. N.K. Chadha Department of Psychology 27666285

Dr. Manjit Singh Department of Punjabi 27666621

Prof. Ramesh Bharadwaj Department of Sanskrit 27666657

Prof. T.A. Khan Department of Urdu 27666627

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 ADMISSION INQUIRES

Main Campus Room No. 17, Faculty of Arts Building,

Tel.: 27667725 Extn. 1281, 1282, 1283

South Delhi Campus Faculty of Arts Building,

Tel.: 24107772/ 24116938

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