Department of English

Ph.d.

Dept. data last updated on :03/09/2026

Program Name :

Ph.D (English)

Specialization :

English Literature

Number of Seats :

Varies every year as it is subject to availability of vacancies under supervisors.

Degree Requirement :

Refer to Admission Guide

Course Requirement :

Refer to Admission Guide

Jobs Prospects :

Graduates of the PhD programme may pursue careers in:

University and College Teaching
Academic Research
Postdoctoral Research
Research and Development
Educational Leadership and Administration
Curriculum Design and Policy Development
Teacher Education and Professional Training
Publishing and Academic Editing
Literary Criticism and Reviewing
Creative and Scholarly Writing
Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
Educational Consultancy
International Research Collaborations
Academic Management and Quality Assurance
Research-Based Policy Formulation

Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :

The PhD programme in English and ELT aims to produce scholars who:
PEO 1: Original Knowledge Creation
Generate original and significant contributions to knowledge in English Literature, ELT, Applied Linguistics, Cultural Studies, and related interdisciplinary fields.
PEO 2: Advanced Research Leadership
Design, conduct, evaluate, and disseminate rigorous independent research using advanced theoretical and methodological frameworks.
PEO 3: Intellectual and Scholarly Innovation
Critique, synthesise, and extend existing scholarship to develop new perspectives, conceptual models, and research paradigms.
PEO 4: Academic Leadership and Mentorship
Provide leadership in research, teaching, curriculum development, academic administration, and scholarly communities.
PEO 5: Global and Societal Impact
Apply research expertise to address educational, cultural, social, and policy-related challenges while contributing to national development and global scholarship.

Program Outcomes (PO's) :

Upon successful completion of the programme, research scholars will be able to:
PO1: Original Knowledge Production
Create original and significant contributions to scholarship through rigorous, independent, and ethically conducted research.
PO2: Advanced Research Design
Develop sophisticated theoretical, conceptual, and methodological frameworks appropriate for complex literary, linguistic, educational, and cultural inquiries.
PO3: Critical Evaluation and Scholarly Advancement
Evaluate, critique, synthesise, and extend existing scholarship to generate innovative interpretations, models, and research directions.
PO4: High-Impact Scholarly Communication
Produce and disseminate high-quality scholarly outputs, including dissertations, research articles, books, conference papers, and policy documents.
PO5: Interdisciplinary Research Competence
Integrate concepts, theories, and methodologies from multiple disciplines to address complex intellectual, educational, and societal challenges.
PO6: Academic Leadership and Mentorship
Provide leadership in teaching, supervision, curriculum development, institutional development, and research capacity-building.
PO7: Research Ethics and Professional Integrity
Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical conduct, academic integrity, professional responsibility, and respect for intellectual property.
PO8: Global Scholarly Engagement
Participate actively in national and international scholarly communities through research collaborations, publications, conferences, and professional networks.
PO9: Societal and Policy Impact
Apply research findings to influence educational practice, cultural understanding, policy development, and societal transformation.
PO10: Transformative Scholarship and Lifelong Learning
Shape future directions in scholarship, education, and public discourse through innovation, reflective practice, and sustained intellectual engagement.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)
Upon successful completion of the programme, research scholars will be able to:
PSO1: Original Literary and Cultural Research
Generate original scholarship in literature, literary theory, cultural studies, comparative literature, and related interdisciplinary fields through advanced critical inquiry.
PSO2: Advanced ELT and Applied Linguistics Research
Develop innovative research in English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistics, language policy, curriculum studies, language assessment, and second-language acquisition.
PSO3: Research Design and Methodological Innovation
Develop and apply advanced qualitative, quantitative, digital, and mixed-method research frameworks appropriate to complex research problems.
PSO4: Scholarly Publication and Knowledge Dissemination
Produce high-quality research outputs and contribute to national and international scholarly discourse through publications, conferences, and collaborative projects.
PSO5: Academic Leadership and Professional Practice
Demonstrate leadership in higher education, research supervision, curriculum development, teacher education, and institutional governance.
PSO6: Knowledge Translation and Societal Impact
Apply research outcomes to address educational, cultural, linguistic, and societal challenges while contributing to policy, practice, and public understanding.

MAPPING OF PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs) WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)
PEO Corresponding POs
PEO1: Original Knowledge Creation PO1, PO3, PO4
PEO2: Advanced Research Leadership PO2, PO4, PO6
PEO3: Intellectual and Scholarly Innovation PO3, PO5, PO10
PEO4: Academic Leadership and Mentorship PO6, PO7, PO8
PEO5: Global and Societal Impact PO8, PO9, PO10

MAPPING OF PROGRAMME-SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs) WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)
PSO Corresponding POs
PSO1: Original Literary and Cultural Research PO1, PO3, PO5
PSO2: Advanced ELT and Applied Linguistics Research PO2, PO5, PO9
PSO3: Research Design and Methodological Innovation PO2, PO3
PSO4: Scholarly Publication and Knowledge Dissemination PO4, PO8
PSO5: Academic Leadership and Professional Practice PO6, PO7
PSO6: Knowledge Translation and Societal Impact PO9, PO10

ALIGNMENT WITH PROGRAMME GOALS
Programme Goal Relevant POs
Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge PO1, PO3, PO5
Research Excellence PO2, PO4, PO7
Academic and Professional Leadership PO6, PO8
Interdisciplinary and Societal Engagement PO5, PO9
Innovation and Knowledge Creation PO1, PO3, PO10

PROGRAMME VISION
To cultivate globally engaged scholars, researchers, and academic leaders in English Literature and English Language Teaching who generate original knowledge, advance disciplinary and interdisciplinary inquiry, and contribute meaningfully to education, culture, and society through transformative research and ethical scholarship.

PROGRAMME MISSION
Mission 1
To provide advanced research training in English Literature, ELT, Applied Linguistics, Cultural Studies, and related interdisciplinary fields through rigorous coursework and supervised research.
Mission 2
To foster intellectual independence, critical inquiry, and methodological sophistication necessary for producing original and impactful scholarship.
Mission 3
To promote a vibrant research culture that encourages innovation, publication, collaboration, and engagement with national and international scholarly communities.
Mission 4
To prepare scholars for leadership roles in teaching, research, supervision, curriculum development, academic administration, and policy formulation.
Mission 5
To encourage ethical scholarship, interdisciplinary engagement, and socially relevant research that contributes to educational advancement, cultural understanding, and global citizenship.

BLOOM'S TAXONOMY PROFILE
Dominant Cognitive Levels:
Evaluate → Create → Innovate
Key Action Verbs Used:
Generate, Create, Develop, Design, Critique, Synthesise, Extend, Innovate, Lead, Transform.
This progression positions the PhD programme as the highest stage of academic and professional development within the discipline. While the B.A. programmes emphasise understanding and application, and the M.A. programmes emphasise analysis, evaluation, and creation, the PhD programme focuses on the generation of original knowledge, methodological innovation, scholarly leadership, and transformative contributions to academia, education, policy, and society.

Syllabus :

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Accreditation :

Yes

Program Name :

Ph.D English Language Teaching (ELT)

Specialization :

English Language Teaching

Number of Seats :

Varies every year as it is subject to availability of vacancies under supervisors.

Degree Requirement :

As per University Regulations and Admission Guidelines.

Course Requirement :

As per University Regulations and PhD. Coursework Requirements.

Jobs Prospects :

Graduates of the PhD programme may pursue careers in:

University and College Teaching
Academic Research
Postdoctoral Research
Research and Development
Educational Leadership and Administration
Curriculum Design and Policy Development
Teacher Education and Professional Training
Publishing and Academic Editing
Literary Criticism and Reviewing
Creative and Scholarly Writing
Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
Educational Consultancy
International Research Collaborations
Academic Management and Quality Assurance
Research-Based Policy Formulation

Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :

Program Outcomes (PO's) :

Upon successful completion of the programme, research scholars will be able to:
PO1: Original Knowledge Production
Create original and significant contributions to scholarship through rigorous, independent, and ethically conducted research.
PO2: Advanced Research Design
Develop sophisticated theoretical, conceptual, and methodological frameworks appropriate for complex literary, linguistic, educational, and cultural inquiries.
PO3: Critical Evaluation and Scholarly Advancement
Evaluate, critique, synthesise, and extend existing scholarship to generate innovative interpretations, models, and research directions.
PO4: High-Impact Scholarly Communication
Produce and disseminate high-quality scholarly outputs, including dissertations, research articles, books, conference papers, and policy documents.
PO5: Interdisciplinary Research Competence
Integrate concepts, theories, and methodologies from multiple disciplines to address complex intellectual, educational, and societal challenges.
PO6: Academic Leadership and Mentorship
Provide leadership in teaching, supervision, curriculum development, institutional development, and research capacity-building.
PO7: Research Ethics and Professional Integrity
Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical conduct, academic integrity, professional responsibility, and respect for intellectual property.
PO8: Global Scholarly Engagement
Participate actively in national and international scholarly communities through research collaborations, publications, conferences, and professional networks.
PO9: Societal and Policy Impact
Apply research findings to influence educational practice, cultural understanding, policy development, and societal transformation.
PO10: Transformative Scholarship and Lifelong Learning
Shape future directions in scholarship, education, and public discourse through innovation, reflective practice, and sustained intellectual engagement.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)
Upon successful completion of the programme, research scholars will be able to:
PSO1: Original Literary and Cultural Research
Generate original scholarship in literature, literary theory, cultural studies, comparative literature, and related interdisciplinary fields through advanced critical inquiry.
PSO2: Advanced ELT and Applied Linguistics Research
Develop innovative research in English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistics, language policy, curriculum studies, language assessment, and second-language acquisition.
PSO3: Research Design and Methodological Innovation
Develop and apply advanced qualitative, quantitative, digital, and mixed-method research frameworks appropriate to complex research problems.
PSO4: Scholarly Publication and Knowledge Dissemination
Produce high-quality research outputs and contribute to national and international scholarly discourse through publications, conferences, and collaborative projects.
PSO5: Academic Leadership and Professional Practice
Demonstrate leadership in higher education, research supervision, curriculum development, teacher education, and institutional governance.
PSO6: Knowledge Translation and Societal Impact
Apply research outcomes to address educational, cultural, linguistic, and societal challenges while contributing to policy, practice, and public understanding.

MAPPING OF PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs) WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

PEO	Corresponding POs
PEO1: Original Knowledge Creation	PO1, PO3, PO4
PEO2: Advanced Research Leadership	PO2, PO4, PO6
PEO3: Intellectual and Scholarly Innovation	PO3, PO5, PO10
PEO4: Academic Leadership and Mentorship	PO6, PO7, PO8
PEO5: Global and Societal Impact	PO8, PO9, PO10


MAPPING OF PROGRAMME-SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs) WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

PSO	Corresponding POs
PSO1: Original Literary and Cultural Research	PO1, PO3, PO5
PSO2: Advanced ELT and Applied Linguistics Research	PO2, PO5, PO9
PSO3: Research Design and Methodological Innovation	PO2, PO3
PSO4: Scholarly Publication and Knowledge Dissemination	PO4, PO8
PSO5: Academic Leadership and Professional Practice	PO6, PO7
PSO6: Knowledge Translation and Societal Impact	PO9, PO10


ALIGNMENT WITH PROGRAMME GOALS

Programme Goal	Relevant POs
Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge	PO1, PO3, PO5
Research Excellence	PO2, PO4, PO7
Academic and Professional Leadership	PO6, PO8
Interdisciplinary and Societal Engagement	PO5, PO9
Innovation and Knowledge Creation	PO1, PO3, PO10

PROGRAMME VISION
To cultivate globally engaged scholars, researchers, and academic leaders in English Literature and English Language Teaching who generate original knowledge, advance disciplinary and interdisciplinary inquiry, and contribute meaningfully to education, culture, and society through transformative research and ethical scholarship.

PROGRAMME MISSION
Mission 1
To provide advanced research training in English Literature, ELT, Applied Linguistics, Cultural Studies, and related interdisciplinary fields through rigorous coursework and supervised research.
Mission 2
To foster intellectual independence, critical inquiry, and methodological sophistication necessary for producing original and impactful scholarship.
Mission 3
To promote a vibrant research culture that encourages innovation, publication, collaboration, and engagement with national and international scholarly communities.
Mission 4
To prepare scholars for leadership roles in teaching, research, supervision, curriculum development, academic administration, and policy formulation.
Mission 5
To encourage ethical scholarship, interdisciplinary engagement, and socially relevant research that contributes to educational advancement, cultural understanding, and global citizenship.

BLOOM'S TAXONOMY PROFILE
Dominant Cognitive Levels:
Evaluate → Create → Innovate
Key Action Verbs Used:
Generate, Create, Develop, Design, Critique, Synthesise, Extend, Innovate, Lead, Transform.
This progression positions the PhD programme as the highest stage of academic and professional development within the discipline. While the B.A. programmes emphasise understanding and application, and the M.A. programmes emphasise analysis, evaluation, and creation, the PhD programme focuses on the generation of original knowledge, methodological innovation, scholarly leadership, and transformative contributions to academia, education, policy, and society.