

Established in 1969, the department has grown into a distinguished hub of critical inquiry, textual scholarship, and language research. It situates the study of English within the broader intellectual traditions of India and the world. Its curriculum engages equally with canonical and emergent texts, with literary theory and close reading, with world literature in translation and with the specificities of regional literary cultures, particularly those of Odisha.
To become a dynamic centre of literary and linguistic excellence that bridges the canonical traditions of English studies with the rich plurality of Indian literatures, languages, and cultural expressions.
| Sl.No. | Programme | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MA | 40 |
| 2 | PhD |