Career Guide: 7 best universities to study English literature in India
career Feb 27 2025
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University of Delhi
Colleges like Lady Shri Ram (LSR) and Miranda House offer excellent courses with a strong academic reputation.
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Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD)
Ambedkar University Delhi is known for its unique interdisciplinary approach to English Literature, offering diverse perspectives on texts and literary theories.
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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
JNU is highly renowned for its humanities and social sciences programmes, including English Literature.
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English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU)
It offers specialized courses in English Literature, with a strong emphasis on linguistics, comparative literature, and cultural studies.
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Jadavpur University
Jadavpur University in Kolkata is known for its excellent English Literature department.
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IITs and NITs, Humanities Department
Though primarily known for engineering courses, IITs and NITs also offer strong humanities departments, including English Literature.
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Loyola College (Chennai)
Loyola College is one of the top institutions in Chennai, offering a high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in English Literature.