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Practice papers for every major English Literature exam in India

Tier 1

Undergraduate Entry

Entrance exams for students seeking admission into BA English programmes after 12th.

For: Students who have completed 10+2 and want to pursue BA English

CUET UG English

National Testing Agency (NTA)

50 questions·45 minutes·Once a year (May–June)

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IPU CET UG English

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)

100 questions·2 hours·Once a year (May–June)

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JMIEE UG English (Jamia Millia Islamia)

Jamia Millia Islamia

100 questions·2 hours·Once a year (June–July)

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State CETs for BA English

Various State Agencies

50–100·1–2 hours·Once a year (varies by state)

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Tier 2

During BA

Exams taken during undergraduate studies to build research aptitude or prepare for higher studies.

For: BA English students preparing for research aptitude and competitive edge

GATE XH-C6 Humanities — English

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), on behalf of GATE Committee

65 (MCQ + NAT)·3 hours·Once a year (February)

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Tier 3

Postgraduate Entry

Entrance exams for admission into MA English programmes after completing BA.

For: BA graduates seeking admission to MA English programmes

CUET PG English

National Testing Agency (NTA)

75 questions·1 hour 45 minutes·Once a year (March–June)

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EFLU EET English

English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad

100 questions·2 hours·Once a year (June–July)

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JMIEE PG English (Jamia Millia Islamia)

Jamia Millia Islamia

100 questions·2 hours·Once a year (June–July)

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SAU Entrance English (South Asian University)

South Asian University, New Delhi

50 questions·2 hours·Once a year (May–June)

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IPU CET PG English

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)

100 questions·2 hours·Once a year (May–June)

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State PGCETs for MA English

Various State Agencies (Karnataka, Maharashtra, AP, etc.)

50–100·1.5–2 hours·Once a year (varies by state)

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Tier 4

Eligibility & Fellowship

The most competitive tier — these exams determine teaching eligibility (Assistant Professor) and research fellowships (JRF) for MA graduates.

For: MA English students and graduates seeking Assistant Professor eligibility or Junior Research Fellowship

UGC NET English Literature

1 paper

National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of UGC

150 questions·3 hours (combined)·Twice a year (June and December)

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UGC NET JRF English Literature

National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of UGC

150 questions·3 hours (combined)·Twice a year (June and December)

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MH SET English Literature (Maharashtra)

Savitribai Phule Pune University (on behalf of Govt. of Maharashtra)

150 questions·3 hours·Once or twice a year

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KSET English Literature (Karnataka)

University of Mysore (on behalf of Govt. of Karnataka)

150 questions·3 hours·Once a year

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GSET English Literature (Gujarat)

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (on behalf of Govt. of Gujarat)

150 questions·3 hours·Once a year

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Kerala SET English Literature

LBS Centre for Science and Technology (on behalf of Govt. of Kerala)

150 questions·3 hours·Once a year

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CG SET English Literature (Chhattisgarh)

1 paper

Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board

75 questions·2 hours 30 minutes·Once a year (irregular)

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Tier 5

PhD Admission

Entrance exams for PhD programmes in English Literature at various Indian universities.

For: MA English graduates seeking admission to PhD programmes

GATE XH for PhD (English)

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), on behalf of GATE Committee

65 (MCQ + NAT)·3 hours·Once a year (February)

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BHU RET English (Banaras Hindu University)

Banaras Hindu University

100 questions·2 hours·Once a year

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JNU PhD Entrance English

Jawaharlal Nehru University

50–75 (MCQ round)·2–3 hours (varies by stage)·Once a year

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University PhD Entrance Tests (English)

Various Central & State Universities (DU, HCU, PU, etc.)

50–100·2–3 hours·Once a year (varies by university)

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Tier 6

Teaching & Government Recruitment

Competitive exams for teaching positions (TGT/PGT) and government services where English Literature is tested.

For: BA/MA graduates seeking teaching positions or government jobs with English as a subject

UP TGT English (Uttar Pradesh)

Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board (UPSESSB)

125 questions·2 hours·Irregular (based on vacancies)

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RPSC School Lecturer English (Rajasthan)

Rajasthan Public Service Commission

150 questions·3 hours·Irregular (based on vacancies)

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KVS PGT English (Kendriya Vidyalaya)

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)

150 questions·3 hours·Irregular (based on vacancies)

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NVS PGT English (Navodaya Vidyalaya)

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)

150 questions·3 hours·Irregular (based on vacancies)

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DSSSB TGT English (Delhi)

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board

200 questions·2 hours·Irregular (based on vacancies)

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UPSC CSE English Literature Optional

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

8–10 subjective questions per paper·3 hours per paper·Once a year (Mains: Oct–Nov)

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SSC CGL English Section

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

25 questions·~15 minutes (within 60-minute paper)·Once a year

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State PSC English (Various States)

Various State Public Service Commissions

100–200·2–3 hours·Once a year (varies by state)

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Tier 7

Post-PhD / Senior Academic

Fellowships and grants for PhD holders seeking advanced research positions. These are selection-based (not quiz-based) and listed here for informational purposes.

For: PhD holders and senior academics seeking post-doctoral fellowships and research funding

UGC D.S. Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellowship

University Grants Commission (UGC)

N/A (selection-based)·N/A·Once a year

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SERB National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF)

Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Dept. of Science & Technology

N/A (selection-based)·N/A·Rolling / special calls

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ICSSR Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)

N/A (selection-based)·N/A·Once a year

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