VGU Online MA Program: Subjects, Eligibility, Admission, Fees

Semester 1
Language & Communication Skills I
Chaucer and Sixteenth Century Literature
Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Literature
Nineteenth Century Literature I
American Literature I
Postcolonial Literature I
Language and Linguistics I

Semester 2
Language & Communication Skills II
Seventeenth Century Literature
Eighteenth Century Literature II
Nineteenth Century Literature II
American Literature II
Postcolonial Literature II
Language and Linguistics II

Semester 3
Literary Criticism and Theory I
Twentieth Century Literature I
Indian Writing in English I
Nineteenth Century Literature III
American Literature III
Postcolonial Literature III
Language and Linguistics III

Semester 4
Literary Theory and Criticism II
Twentieth Century Literature II
Indian Writing in English II
Dissertation

Semester 5
		Total Credits	24

Semester 6
		Total Credits

Program	Sem 1	Sem 2	Sem 3	Sem 4	Total
MA	32,000	32,000	32,000	32,000	1,92,000

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ )

Online Learning is that mode of learning that happens over the internet, using technological tools. Online Learning gives you the perks of attending the University remotely through online mode. It includes video lectures and live lectures, supplemented with reading material, presentations, case studies, assignments, assessments, and so on. Teaching-Learning process and the evaluation is carried out through Online Learning Management System.

Vivekananda Global University is providing Bachelor and Master's Degree Programs:

Students who are high school graduate (12th class pass)
Looking to join the industry immediately. Flexible hours and access to opportunities to work will be provided to them.
Focused on industry certifications with alternate career path will get credits for industry certification programmes integrated with the undergraduate degree.
UG students pursuing degree at a college/university and want to avail a dual degree online for learning specialization and skills for 22nd century.
Students looking to become a freelancer/entrepreneur in a chosen field. Special supervision will be provided for freelancing and entrepreneurship opportunity.
Students having financial difficulty in providing for their higher education studies but have the skillset to make a meaningful, prosperous life for themselves. Financial aid, loans and work-based payment formats are available.

Students who are undergraduate in their field: -

Looking to upgrade their profile with an industry led dynamic degree programme from a reputed university.
Looking to shift their career into a new age 22nd century skill based industry that has a better potential and is future proof.
Looking to pursue a competitive test prep or alternate career options that demands a post-graduation will get credits for industry certification programmes integrated with the undergraduate degrees.
PG students continuing their degree at a college/university and want to avail a dual degree online for learning specialization and skills for 22nd century.
Students looking to become a freelancer/entrepreneur in a chosen field. Special guidance will be provided for freelancing and entrepreneurship opportunity.
Students having financial difficulty in providing for their higher education studies but have the skillset to make a meaningful, prosperous life for themselves. Financial aid, loans and work-based payment formats are available.

Designed as per the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 2020, VGU is providing online degree programmes. This means that VGU provides flexible learning opportunities, e-learning material, and full-fledged programme delivery through the internet using technology assisted mechanism and resources. Students are not required to attend classes in-person and can study online from anywhere; all that is required is an internet connected device (phone/laptop/tab/computer). Examinations will be held online through remote proctoring and candidates are required to use a laptop or desktop computer with a functioning web camera.

VGU’s online degree programmes focuses on self-paced learning driven by video lectures and self-learning materials such as Recorded sessions, presentations, assessments, e-books, quizzes, and assignments. This is augmented by live online lectures (webinars) where students can interact directly with the faculty.

Yes, University Degree in Online mode is treated at par with regular mode Degree. You will be eligible for State and Central Government jobs, Private jobs, Higher Education like Ph.D. Education or jobs abroad.

As per the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations, a student needs to complete 75% of the learning requirement to be eligible to appear for exams of an online degree programme that includes reading through the e-content, completing assignments and assessments on given time period, and attending classes on the student portal. Career advisory and skill development programmes are additional benefits provided to the students enrolled in online degree programmes being offered on www.onlinevgu.com and does not contribute towards the attendance requirement.

Vivekananda Global University (VGU) will help all their students online degree programs find a suitable career and support their efforts towards getting there. VGU’s placement assistance programs are designed to bridge the talent gap impacting various industries and job markets.

To facilitate opportunities for students and alumni of the online degree programs, VGU will be launching a job fair for their students in the final years of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The job fair will be conducted virtually as well as in a few major cities (subject to social distancing norms prescribed by the relevant government bodies), and top companies across diverse industries will be invited to participate.

Apart from the job fairs, students will also have access to:

Sessions on how to improve CVs and professional networking profiles
Expert guidance on cracking interviews
Listing of relevant jobs at regular intervals
VGU’s campus recruiters include top Indian companies and MNCs. Some prominent recruiters are Accenture, Amazon, Oppo, Samsung, Genpact, Infosys, TATA, BYJU'S, Dell, ICICI Bank, Wipro, and other leading organizations.

Our Admission Team will contact you about your admission status via your registered email or phone number

Applications can be submitted online at www.onlinevgu.com by providing the required details. Once a candidate provides the required details, an admission counselor will reach out to them to assist with the application process. Alternatively, candidates can call us at 8530302900 or email mba.admissions@onlinevgu.com, and we will assist with the application process.

For the application, candidates are required to provide their Personal details, academic details, with Colour Scan Copy of ID proof, and upload the eligibility documents. The candidate need NOT send a printed application form to the university. In case of any clarification, the Vivekananda Global University (VGU) Admission team will contact the candidate.

Candidates will also be required to pay an application fee of INR 1000/- Please refer the Admission Manual for further details.

Mandatory documents:

Identity Proof – Colour Scan Copy of Govt. ID Proof- Aadhaar card, Passport, Voter’s ID, PAN card with Photograph.
Address Proof – Colour Scan Copy of Aadhaar card, passport, Voter’s ID, Bank Statement.
Colour Scan Copy of Class 10 marksheet
Colour Scan Copy of Class 12 marksheet
Colour Scan copy of All year Year Wise/All Semester Wise Degree Mark Sheets (for PG Programs only) OR Consolidated Mark Sheets also Accepted.

All submitted applications for the online degree will be evaluated for eligibility by the Admissions team of Vivekananda Global University. In case the university requires further clarification, the candidate will be intimated via email, SMS or a phone call.

Candidates will be notified by Vivekananda Global University within 48 Hours of submitting the application.

Yes, International Students can enroll in VGU's Online Bachelor's and Master's Degree programs.

Scholarships & Discounts will given as per University norms.For further details student can contact to Admission Team.

Student has to follow given Process :-

Prospective Students would be Counselled for the chosen Program by our Online Counsellors.
Prospective Students Registers Online by Paying Rs. 1000/- as Registration Fees. Fills all the details in the Online Application Form and Uploads all the Mandatory Document (Colour Scan Copies) for Admission Purpose.
Within 48 Hours, the University Admission Team member would verify all the documents as uploaded by the Prospective Student on the admission portal and approve the eligibility for the chosen program.
Only Eligible Cases, as approved by the Admission Team; the students would find a Fees Payment link activated in their My Account for Program Fees Payment.
After Program Fees Payment; eligible students would be getting access to the Learning Management System (LMS) to access the online courses within 2 days from date of program fees payment.

As the degree programmes are fully online, e-learning material will be available to students on the Learning Management System (LMS) based on the four-quadrant approach as per the UGC Regulations 2016 (Credit Framework for online learning courses through SWAYAM). E-learning study material includes (a) e-text materials; (b) video lectures; (c) audio-visual interactive material; (d) virtual classroom sessions; (e) audio podcasts; (f) virtual simulation; and (g) self-assessment quizzes or tests. Students are free to download the e-books as per their convenience.

Students will be assigned dedicated course mentors and coordinators to guide them in their journey at Vivekananda Global University. They can be contacted to clarify doubts using discussion forums, instant messaging, and email on the Learning Management System (LMS). Students can also interact with course coordinators during live webinars.

Yes, you are monitored during the entire duration of the Examination. Proctored Exam Technology also records your video and photographs and Artificial Intelligence tools are used to detect any unfair means used while appearing for Examination. Proctors are appointed to monitor the activities of the students throughout the duration of the Examination.

Eligible students once confirmed by University Team Member and the University would provide the Confirmed Enrolment Number immediately; Online VGU would provide LMS access to enrolled students for accessing the Online Program Courseware.

Students must score at least 40% in continuous evaluation and 40% in semester-end examinations in each course to successfully complete the program. In case the minimum score is not attained, they will need to apply for a repeat exam and improve their score to pass the course.

"The students are considered as passed in a course if they score 50% marks in the Continuous Evaluation (Internal Assessment) and end-semester Examinations (External Assessment)."

Each subject will have at least one mandatory assignment. This will be a graded assignment, and the student’s response will count towards their final marks.

Yes, All the programs have projects, but the number of projects varies from program to program. Kindly refer to the structure of the respective programs (given in the admission brochure).

For Master's And Bachelor's Degree - (n+2) years (As per UGC Notification on Specification of Degree, 2014)

Student can login to their My Account and can post their queries enabling the support team to revert for query resolution at esupport@onlinevgu.com.

Yes. According to the University Grants Commission (UGC), you can pursue an on-campus degree and an online degree simultaneously.

International fees plan (INR)

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Semester 1
Name of the Subject
Language & Communication Skills I
Chaucer and Sixteenth Century Literature
Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Literature
Nineteenth Century Literature I
American Literature I
Postcolonial Literature I
Language and Linguistics I

Semester 5
Code	Course Category	Name of the Subject	Credits
		Total Credits	24