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Department of English

Constituent Department of North Eastern Hill University, Shillong

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About Department of English

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The department was established in 1973 and over the years the department has produced a number of PhD's and M.Phil's. and is currently still continuing with this programme. Twenty of our students have qualified the UGC NET Examinations. The faculty is actively involved in publishing. Threre are three creative writers (poets) on the faculty with published works to their credit. The faculty have been awarded Commonwealth Teacher Fellowship and also Fulbright Fellowship. The department had a visiting Fulbright Fellow for one semester. Recently renowned novelist Valerie Miner visited the department and conducted a workshop on creative writing.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation North Eastern Hill University, Shillong
Campus Location Shillong, Meghalaya

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

PhD

Offered at North Eastern Hill University, Shillong

M.Phil

Offered at North Eastern Hill University, Shillong

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of English

Where is the Department of English located?

The Department of English is an academic teaching department of North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, located in Shillong, Meghalaya, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of English are conducted as per North Eastern Hill University, Shillong guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of English?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under North Eastern Hill University, Shillong.