What is the syllabus of the entrance exam for an MA in English at Calicut University?

Breaking down the MA English entrance exam pattern at Calicut University into different parts:

1. Questions with Multiple Choice Answers. There will be four options from which to choose. The questions will be of the same caliber as those found in UGC-NET examinations.

2. One-word answers, again of the UGC-NET type.

3. Short answers based on the BA syllabus

4. Essays based on the BA Syllabus, as well as General English Criticism and Theory. Beginning Theory by Peter Barry is a good place to start.

MCQs and one-word answers are extremely important because each question is worth one mark, and if you prepare well, you can easily gain a significant advantage from them. You must be familiar with the BA English course syllabus to get away with the questions asked in the entrance exam.