English and Foreign Languages University, Shillong: Courses, Facilities

Vedika Dubey

Eligibility Criteria for Admission to BA and MA

• Courses are offered in English, English Language, English Literature, Linguistics and Journalism+Mass Communication.
• Candidates who seek admission to BA must have completed the 10+2 or equivalent examination securing at least 45% aggregate marks from a recognised education board. Interested students may apply once the exams have been given, even if the results are still expected.
• Those who wish to join MA must have completed a bachelor's degree (BA, B.Sc, B.Com etc.) with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised university.
• For PhD courses, applicants must have compulsorily completed a master's degree in the respective subject or equivalent, from a recognised university.

Cutoffs for Admissions at EFLU Shillong

• The above eligibility criteria are taken into serious consideration for admissions.
• Interested candidates must ensure to satisfy all the entry requirements before submitting their applications for the relevant courses.
• Candidates who have secured the highest marks will be given the first preference of seats and the core branch of their choice.
• Candidates will be granted seats on the basis of merit from their 10+2 as well as relevant extra-curricular skills.
• Admissions for Arts and Humanities courses will be done on first come first serve basis, as long as students satisfy the required eligibility criteria.
• Any students who are found not to fall in the eligibility criteria will be disqualified from the selection process and therefore will not gain admission to the respective courses.

Hostel and Mess at EFLU Shillong

• The university campus has hostels for both boys and girls, with rooms given on first come first serve basis.
• The rooms are given on triple sharing basis.
• Every student in the hostel is given his/her own bed and desk.
• Purified drinking water is available on all the floors of the hostel.
• 24-hour security is deployed on major spots of the campus and around the hostels.
• The mess serves hygienic, freshly prepared food every day for students and faculty at nominal rates.
• There is a 15-room guest house on campus to accommodate important visitors on some occasions on prior request. The guest house is completely solar powered and has a large dining hall.