Online MA English eligibility and admission process
Last reviewed: August 2026
Eligibility by university
Sikkim Manipal University
Bachelor's degree (10+2+3 years) in any discipline — English literature/language background is not required. No minimum percentage stated. Work experience explicitly not required.
What's actually different between universities
The real, useful fact here isn't a percentage (none is stated) — it's that SMU does not require a prior English or Humanities background for this program; any bachelor's degree, in any discipline, qualifies.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to have studied English at graduation to apply for online MA English?
No — SMU's own eligibility page accepts a bachelor's degree in any discipline, not just English or Humanities graduates.
What is the minimum percentage required for online MA English?
SMU does not state a minimum percentage on its own eligibility page.
Is work experience required for online MA English?
No — SMU's own eligibility page explicitly states work experience is not required for this program.
Which university offers online MA English on this site?
Only Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) currently — MUJ and Amity don't offer this specific program among the courses compared here.
Sources: www.onlinemanipal.com