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English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU): Admission 2024, History, Courses, Fee, Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Latest Updates at EFLU: The CUET UG 2024 examination date has been announced, scheduled to take place from May 15, 2024, to May 31, 2024. Anticipated to be released in the first week of February 2024, the application form for CUET 2024 will be made available.

As of now, the placement report for 2023 at the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) Hyderabad has not been released. However, based on the EFLU Hyderabad NIRF report for 2023, the median package offered during the UG 3-year placements in 2022 was INR 3.25 LPA. Additionally, the median package for PG 1-year and PG 2-year placements in 2022 at EFLU Hyderabad was INR 4.5 LPA. Notable companies such as Amazon, IBM, and Oracle have been among the top recruiters during recent EFLU Hyderabad placements.

English and Foreign Languages University Overview

The English and Foreign Languages University, the first language school in the nation, was founded to raise the bar for English instruction there. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister, was the instigator of the Institute. The Central Institute of English was founded in Hyderabad in 1958 with the purpose of training English language instructors. On 32 acres of land, the Institute's structures total about 25. Later, in April of 1972, the institute made the decision to broaden its focus and start offering courses in additional foreign languages. In 2007, CIEFL was recognised as an English and Foreign Languages University.

EFLU

English and Foreign Languages University Highlights 2024

In order to provide instructional and research facilities for the teaching of English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, and Korean in India, the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) was founded in Hyderabad in 1958. In 1973, it received the designation of Deemed University. A number of languages are available for UG, PG, and diploma studies at EFLU. It facilitates India's contacts with other countries and is the only institution of its kind in South Asia with seven schools and 26 departments. The Central Institute of English (CIE) was the previous name of the university; however, in 2006–2007, the name was changed to English and Foreign Languages University. 
 

The following table gives all the facts and figures of the EFLU-

Particulars

Details

Founded In

1958

Recognized by

UGC

Campus size

32 acres

Accredited By

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Type

Central

No. of departments

   26

No. of Courses

   59

No. of Scholarships

    2

Library

1,60,914 books and 202 academic and research journals

Campuses

Located at Hyderabad, Shillong, and Lucknow

English and Foreign Languages University History

Hyderabad's EFLU was established as the Central Institute of English in 1958. (CIE). The University's mission is to advance and disseminate "instructional, research and extension facilities in the teaching of English and Foreign Languages and literature in India," as well as "to take appropriate measures for interdisciplinary studies and research in literary and cultural studies, and to develop literary and cultural studies as a discipline," giving shape to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's (India's first Prime Minister) vision of creating an institution to provide quality training in English for teachers. CIE established standards through its numerous conferences, refresher courses, and endeavors in syllabus creation in addition to its regular teacher training programs. 

The Institute also started indigenous English education programs at this time by creating textbooks for schools and eventually radio lectures also they gradually broadened the scope of its objectives, including raising the bar for English instruction, carrying out pertinent research, and introducing foreign languages. In order to reflect the addition of three significant foreign languages—German, Russian, and French—it was renamed the Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages (CIEFL) in 1972.

CIEFL received recognition as a deemed university in 1973. To meet the demands of language practitioners in the North East and the North, two new campuses were established in Shillong (1973) and Lucknow (1979), venturing into newer areas including curriculum creation, evaluation, and methodology.

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English and Foreign Languages University Campuses

EFLU has three campuses-

  1. Main Campus- At Hyderabad 
  2. Two Regional Campuses- At Shillong (1973) and Lucknow (1979). 

Below is all the following information that one needs to know about all the three English and Foreign Languages University Campuses-

English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad

One will find the main campus in the center of Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana. The university's oldest campus is EFLU Hyderabad. There are 26 departments across 7 schools on the campus. In addition to graduate, postgraduate, and research programs, EFLU also provides distance learning, part-time, and postgraduate diploma programs.

There the following table gives details about the hostels for girls and boys-

Girls Hostel 

Boys Hostel 

  1. Mahlaqa Bai Chanda Women's Hostel
  2. Akka Mahadevi Women's Hostel
  3. Amrita Pritam International Women's Hostel
  1. Basheer Men's Hostel
  2. Tagore International Men's Hostel

EFLU Hyderabad Courses and Fees 2024: 

Candidates may apply for admission to all of EFLU Hyderabad's undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs by taking online, computer-based entrance exams. Unreserved category cutoff aggregates are 50%, OBC category cutoff aggregates are 45%, and SC/ST/Differently Abled category cutoff aggregates are 30%. a The following table provides all the information about various courses along with selection criteria and fee structure offered at English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad-

Courses

Selection criteria

Total fees

BA

Class 12 in any stream with a minimum 50% aggregate 

INR 13,360

B.Ed

UG degree in English with a minimum 50% aggregate

INR 20,990

MA

UG degree with minimum 55% aggregate

INR 10,930

PhD

PG degree in relevant stream with minimum 50% aggregate 

INR 24,235

PG Diploma

UG/PG degree in relevant stream with minimum 50% aggregate 

INR 6,700

Certificate courses

UG degree with 50% aggregate

--

Part-time courses

Class 12 passed in any stream

--

English and Foreign Languages University, Shillong

One year after Meghalaya became a state, the Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages (CIEFL) North-East Campus was founded in Shillong as the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) Shillong Campus. The creation of this campus was intended to meet the linguistic and research requirements of the area as well as to offer top-notch teacher preparation.

EFLU Shillong Highlights 2024

The following table provides all the information about various Bachelor's, Ph.D., and Masters courses offered at English and Foreign Languages University, Shillong-

Courses

Mode

Duration

Eligibility

Bachelors of Arts in English

Full Time

3 Years

10+2

Bachelors of Arts in Mass Communication and Journalism

3 Years

  --

Masters of Arts in English

2 Years

B.A.

Masters of Arts in Linguistics 

2 Years

B.A.

Doctor of Philosophy in English Language Education

3 Years

NA

English and Foreign Languages University, Lucknow

The English and Foreign Languages University Lucknow campus is based at the Moti Mahal Campus, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, and is situated on the banks of the Gomti. The EFLU Campus in Lucknow was founded in 1979 to train university and college English instructors in northern India, but it gradually developed into a full-fledged center offering a PG Diploma in the Teaching of English, degree programs, and research programs. The campus has been actively involved in running refresher courses for college and university teachers, competency courses for a variety of learners, and contact programs for those enrolled in the Postgraduate Certificate degree in the Teaching of English. A postgraduate diploma in communication is also available on campus. There are no online or distance learning options available for any of the programs offered by the campus.

EFLU Lucknow Highlights 2024

The following table provides all the information about various Bachelor, Ph.D., and Masters courses offered at English and Foreign Languages University, Lucknow- 

Courses

Mode

Duration

Fees

Bachelor of Arts (Hons.)

Full Time

3 Years

₹4,535 (1st Year Fees)

Post Graduate Diploma

3 Years

₹6,700 (Total Fees)

Masters of Arts

2 Years

₹6,070 (1st Year Fees)

Ph.D

3 Years

₹9,895 (1st Year Fees)

B.Ed

3 Years

₹20,430 (1st Year Fees)

English and Foreign Languages University: B.A and B.Ed Admissions 2024

EFLU, renowned for its language education programs, unveils the B.A. and B.Ed. admissions for the academic year 2024. The unique B.Ed. program emphasizes active participation in cultural and co-curricular activities, along with the creation of teaching aids. The BA programs span three years, while the specialized Teacher Trainer Program in B.Ed. is a two-year course.

Hyderabad Campus Details:

Course Name

Specializations

Eligibility

Intake

BA (Hons)

English

  • The candidate should have completed their senior secondary school or an examination of equivalent value with an average minimum of 50% marks (Gen/OBC) and 45% marks for SC/ST. 
  • He/she must have studied English as a main subject. 
  • He/she is appearing for the above-mentioned examination and would have completed the same by admission time.

40

 

Arabic

Same eligibility criteria as BA (Hons) English.

20

 

French

20

 

German

20

 

Russian

20

 

Spanish

 

B.Ed English

 

Candidate must have completed graduation in English with an average minimum of 50% marks. He/she must have completed post-graduation in English with an average minimum of 50% marks, or he/she is appearing for the above-mentioned examination and would have completed the same by admission time. Reserved seats for the SC/ST/OBC will be as per the guidelines issued by the Central Government.

50

 

Shillong Campus Details:

The table below shows the course details for EFLU Shillong Campus:

Course Name

Specializations

Eligibility

Intake

BA (Hons)

English

The candidate should have completed their senior secondary school or an examination of equivalent value with an average minimum of 50% marks (Gen/OBC) and 45% marks for SC/ST. He/she must have studied English as a main subject. OR He/she is appearing for the above mentioned examination and would have completed the same by admission time.

20

   

Lucknow Campus Details:

The table below shows the course details for EFLU Lucknow Campus:

 

Course Name

Specializations

Eligibility

Intake

BA Hons

English

Candidate should have completed their senior secondary school or an examination of equivalent value with an average minimum of 50% marks (Gen/OBC) and 45% marks for SC/ST. He/she must have studied English as a main subject. OR He/she is appearing for the above mentioned examination and would have completed the same by admission time.

40

English and Foreign Languages University: M.A & M.Ed Admissions 2024

EFLU presents postgraduate programs featuring a unique system allowing students to choose courses from diverse areas like literature, linguistics, and English Language Education. The MA program offers specialized, bracketed, and general variants, with specializations in Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL), Media and Communication, Linguistics, English Literature, and Literary and Cultural Studies.

Hyderabad Campus Details:

Course

Eligibility

Intake

M.A. (Computational Linguistics)

  • The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in any field and an average of at least 55% in Linguistics. He/she should have a minimum of 15 credits in Linguistics, Computer Science, and/or Engineering and Technology: Computer Applications, Mathematics, and Physics. 
  • He/she takes the above-mentioned examination and is expected to finish it with the required minimum marks by the time for admission.
 

MA English

  • The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in any field and an average of at least 55% for general/OBC and 50% for SC/ST. 
  • He or she will be taking the above-mentioned exam and will have to finish it by the time of admission.

90

MA (JMC)

20

M.A. Arabic

  • He/She must have completed their graduation in the concerned language or any other stream and should also have a certificate of B1 level proficiency equivalent to an Advanced Diploma in the respective language.
  • He/she is appearing for the above-mentioned examination and would have completed the same by admission time.

20

M.A. French

20

M.A. German

20

M.A. Japanese

20

M.A. Russian

20

M.A. Spanish

20

M.A. Hindi

20

M.Ed.

  

Postgraduate Diploma in the Teaching of English

  • The candidate must have completed their post-graduation in English/English Literature/Linguistics/ TESL with an average minimum of 55% marks. (Sponsored or exceptional candidates might get relaxation.) 50% marks for SC/ST. 
  • He/she is appearing for the above-mentioned examination and would have completed the same by admission time.

40

 

Shillong Campus Details:

Course

Eligibility

Intake

MA English

The candidate must have completed their graduation in any stream and should have secured an average minimum of 55% marks for Gen/OBC and 50% for SC/ST. OR He/she is appearing for the above-mentioned examination and would have completed the same by admission time.

30

MA Linguistics

He/She must have completed their graduation in the concerned language or any other stream and should also have a certificate of B1 level proficiency equivalent to Advanced Diploma in the respective language. OR He/she is appearing for the above mentioned examination and would have completed the same by admission time.

20

MA Mass Communication and Journalism (Honours)

Candidate must have completed their graduation in any stream and should have secured an average minimum of 55% marks for Gen/OBC and 50% for SC/ST. OR He/she is appearing for the above-mentioned examination and would have completed the same by admission time.

20

MA English Literature

He/She must have completed their graduation in the concerned language or any other stream and should also have a certificate of B1 level proficiency equivalent to Advanced Diploma in the respective language. OR He/she is appearing for the above-mentioned examination and would have completed the same by admission time.

30

 

Lucknow Campus Details:

Course

Eligibility

Intake

M.A English

Candidate must have completed their graduation in any stream and should have secured an average minimum of 55% marks for Gen/OBC and 50% for SC/ST. OR He/she is appearing for the above mentioned examination and would have completed the same by admission time.

40

Post Graduate Diploma in the Teaching of English

 

10

 

EFLU Application Process for 2024

Candidates can download the application form from the university website and submit it online. The application fee is INR 500/- for General/OBC candidates and INR 250/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates. Applicants are required to carefully go through the online prospectus for course information, possess a valid email ID, and pay a non-refundable entrance test fee during the application process.

 

Note: Please refer to the official university website for accurate and up-to-date information.

 

Reasons to Join English and Foreign Languages University

The following are some of the reasons why one should join EFLU-

  1. Its foundations are in the study of English and other languages, their literature, the administration of research, the preparation of instructors, the creation of instructional materials, and extension services.
  2. A variety of short-term, independently funded, need-based vocational courses created and developed by the faculty are available through the university.
  3. The institution offers a space for distance learning to create dynamic programs.
  4. The university also has a worldwide perspective given the number of international students it has.

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Ans. EFLU is the official website of the university.

Ans. No, it is not UGC approved.

Ans. It has one main campus and two regional campuses.

Ans. It was founded in 1958.

Ans. CUET’s score is accepted for admission.

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In 2022, EFLU achieved an overall ranking of 101 out of 200 colleges in India according to NIRF. In the previous year, 2021, it held a ranking of 151 out of 200 colleges in India.

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