Master of Arts [MA] (English) From DU, New Delhi

It’s not too late to prepare for the entrance exam MA in English program at Delhi University even in the 3 years of your bachelor's. Just be regular at it and keep some important points in mind.

Be well versed in your BA course- Read your text thoroughly and in various aspects. Read diverse critical essays on each text to attain a multiplicity of perspectives. In case you are graduating from a different subject, refer to the BA(Hons.) DU syllabus.

Read History of English literature- Knowing the roots is a basic step. To get an idea of the basic chronology and ages refer to these books:

1. A short history of English literature by Sir Ifor Evans.

2. A brief history of English literature by Peck & Coyle.

Indian Literature in English- To get enough knowledge of the same refers to these books:

1. A concise history of Indian literature in English by Arvind Mehrotra.

2. Indian writing in English (4th edition) by K.R. Srinivasa.

Gain enough knowledge of literary theory & criticism- For this read:

1. Beginning theory by Peter Barry

2. Literary theory by Terry Eagleton

Update yourself with award-winning authors- This is not difficult if you read beyond your syllabus. Some of the awards to keep track of are:

• The Nobel prize

• The booker prize

• Sahitya Akademi Award

• Gyaanpith (for Indian regional literature translated into English)

• Pulitzer Prize

Apart from these strategies, I suggest becoming an avid reader and reading beyond your syllabus, and also practicing writing book reviews. All this will help you make a way for the DU English Literature program.