MA in Nepali

Master of Arts in Nepali (MA Nepali) at Janjyoti Multiple Campus

The Master of Arts in Nepali at Janjyoti Multiple Campus is a two-year postgraduate program affiliated with Tribhuvan University under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The curriculum is divided into four semesters and carries 64 credit hours.

यो कार्यक्रम नेपाली भाषा, साहित्य, लोकसाहित्य, समालोचना, भाषाविज्ञान, अनुसन्धान, पाठसम्पादन र सिर्जनात्मक लेखनको उच्च तहको अध्ययनमा केन्द्रित छ। Students examine historical and modern Nepali literature while developing skills in critical reading, academic research, editing, and scholarly writing. Janjyoti Multiple Campus is located in Bhimdattnagar-18, Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur.

Course overview

कार्यक्रमको शैक्षिक उद्देश्य

MA Nepali is structured for advanced study of नेपाली भाषा, साहित्य र लोकसाहित्य. The curriculum connects literary history and criticism with linguistics, research, editing, and creative practice.

The program aims to develop students who can:

• Analyse and review Nepali language, literature, and folklore

• Conduct academic research in Nepali studies

• Study literary works through Eastern and Western critical traditions

• Work with language, grammar, linguistics, and sociolinguistics

• Edit Nepali books, journals, and other published materials

• Produce academic and creative writing in Nepali

• Build an academic foundation for MPhil and PhD study

• Develop subject knowledge relevant to teaching Nepali at higher education institutions

Eligibility

Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree from Tribhuvan University or another university recognized by Tribhuvan University.

The academic requirement includes:

• A bachelor’s degree with Major Nepali carrying at least 300 full marks

• Completion of the prescribed admission process

This requirement connects postgraduate study with prior academic preparation in Nepali as a major subject.

Course structure

The curriculum carries 16 credit hours in each semester, making a total of 64 credit hours across the program.

Semester-wise subjects

First semester

पहिलो सेमेस्टरमा भाषा, साहित्यिक सिद्धान्त, समालोचना, निबन्ध, लोकसाहित्य र आधुनिक कविताको आधार तयार गरिन्छ।

• ऐतिहासिक तथा समाज भाषाविज्ञान

• संस्कृत काव्यशास्त्र

• पाश्चात्य समालोचना सिद्धान्त र नेपाली समालोचना

• आधुनिक नेपाली निबन्ध र लोकसाहित्य

• आधुनिक नेपाली फुटकर कविता

These courses introduce students to the historical and social development of language, literary interpretation, Nepali criticism, folklore, essays, and modern poetry.

Second semester

दोस्रो सेमेस्टरमा सामान्य भाषाविज्ञान, साहित्यिक वाद, पूर्वआधुनिक साहित्य, नाटक, चलचित्र र खण्डकाव्यको अध्ययन गरिन्छ।

• सामान्य भाषाविज्ञान

• पाश्चात्य साहित्यका वाद र समालोचना पद्धति

• पूर्वआधुनिक नेपाली साहित्य

• आधुनिक नेपाली नाटक र चलचित्र सिद्धान्त

• आधुनिक नेपाली खण्डकाव्य

The semester connects linguistic study with literary movements, critical methods, dramatic literature, film theory, and Nepali poetic traditions.

Third semester

तेस्रो सेमेस्टर कथा, महाकाव्य, साहित्येतिहास, भाषिक अध्ययन र अनुसन्धान प्रक्रियामा केन्द्रित हुन्छ।

• आधुनिक नेपाली कथा

• आधुनिक नेपाली महाकाव्य

• साहित्येतिहास सिद्धान्त र नेपाली साहित्यको इतिहासलेखन

• भाषिक अध्ययन परम्परा वा लेखककेन्द्रित वैकल्पिक विषय

• शोध तथा सिर्जनविधि

Author-focused options include the study of selected writers and their literary works, such as:

• बालकृष्ण सम र उनका नाट्यकृति

• लक्ष्मीप्रसाद देवकोटा र उनका कविताकृति

• विजय मल्ल र उनका नाट्यकृति

• मोहन कोइराला र उनका कविताकृति

Fourth semester

चौथो सेमेस्टरमा उपन्यास, पूर्वीय दर्शन, पाठसम्पादन, भाषिक अध्ययन वा लेखककेन्द्रित अध्ययनसँगै शोधपत्र वा सिर्जनपत्र तयार गरिन्छ।

• आधुनिक नेपाली उपन्यास

• पूर्वीय दर्शन र पाठसम्पादन

• भाषिक अध्ययनका प्रमुख पद्धति वा लेखककेन्द्रित वैकल्पिक विषय

• शोधपत्र लेखन वा सिर्जनपत्र लेखन

Author-focused options cover selected narrative writers, including:

• विश्वेश्वरप्रसाद कोइराला र उनका आख्यानकृति

• भवानी भिक्षु र उनका आख्यानकृति

• पारिजात र उनका आख्यानकृति

• ध्रुवचन्द्र गौतम र उनका उपन्यासकृति

Students following the linguistic study route continue with the related language-study course. Those selecting an author-centred option continue through the corresponding literary study route.

Research and creative writing

Research forms an important part of the program. Students study research and creative methods before completing either a thesis or a creative writing paper in the final semester.

The academic work may involve:

• Selecting and defining a research topic

• Reviewing relevant literature

• Applying research methods

• Analysing language or literary texts

• Organising arguments and evidence

• Writing academic reports

• Editing and presenting completed work

The creative writing route connects literary theory with the planned production of work in a selected literary genre.

Teaching and learning methods

The curriculum supports several forms of classroom and independent learning:

• Lectures and guided explanation

• Question-and-answer sessions

• Classroom discussion

• Individual and group assignments

• Project work

• Seminar papers

• Study papers

• Classroom presentations

• Research and creative activities

Students are expected to engage with primary literary texts, criticism, reference books, research materials, and language-related academic resources.

Assessment system

Student performance is evaluated through internal assessment and the semester-end examination.

The internal assessment is divided into:

• Attendance: 5 marks

• Participation in teaching and learning: 5 marks

• First internal evaluation: 10 marks

• Second internal evaluation: 20 marks

Internal work may include assignments, book or article reviews, classroom tests, project work, case or event studies, seminars, field-related activities, and individual or group reports.

Skills students may develop

नियमित अध्ययन, अनुसन्धान र लेखन अभ्यासबाट विद्यार्थीले निम्न क्षमता विकास गर्न सक्छन्:

• Literary interpretation and criticism

• Nepali language analysis

• Linguistic and sociolinguistic study

• Academic research

• Thesis and report writing

• Text editing and proofreading

• Literary history writing

• Creative writing

• Classroom presentation

• Critical comparison of literary theories

• Analysis of poetry, fiction, drama, essays, and folklore

The level of development depends on reading practice, research engagement, writing quality, and participation in academic activities.

Academic resources at Janjyoti Multiple Campus

MA Nepali students study within a campus that has a library, e-library access, spacious classrooms, computer facilities, internet access, and multimedia-supported teaching facilities.

The library and digital resources can support:

• Literary reading

• Reference study

• Research preparation

• Thesis writing

• Article and book review

• Classroom presentations

• Independent academic work

The campus also has scholarship provisions for deserving students and learners from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Career and further study pathways

The curriculum can support academic and professional work connected with Nepali language and literature.

Graduates may consider areas such as:

• Nepali language and literature teaching

• Literary research

• Editing and proofreading

• Publication-related work

• Literary criticism

• Nepali content writing

• Language-related institutional work

• Creative writing

• Research assistance

• Academic project work

The degree also provides an academic foundation for MPhil and PhD study in Nepali and related areas. Career outcomes depend on academic performance, writing ability, research experience, institutional requirements, and available positions.

Who may consider MA Nepali?

यो कार्यक्रम ती विद्यार्थीका लागि उपयुक्त हुन सक्छ जो:

• नेपाली भाषा र साहित्यको गहन अध्ययन गर्न चाहन्छन्

• कथा, कविता, नाटक, उपन्यास र निबन्धमा रुचि राख्छन्

• भाषाविज्ञान वा समालोचनात्मक अध्ययन गर्न चाहन्छन्

• अनुसन्धान तथा शोधपत्र लेखनमा रुचि राख्छन्

• पाठसम्पादन वा सिर्जनात्मक लेखनमा काम गर्न चाहन्छन्

• नेपाली विषयमा उच्च तहको अध्ययन जारी राख्ने योजना बनाएका छन्

Students should be prepared for extensive reading, analytical writing, classroom discussion, presentations, and independent research.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is MA Nepali at Janjyoti Multiple Campus?

The program takes two years and its curriculum is divided into four semesters.

Which university is the course affiliated with?

MA Nepali at Janjyoti Multiple Campus is affiliated with Tribhuvan University under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

What is the eligibility for MA Nepali?

Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree with Major Nepali carrying at least 300 full marks from Tribhuvan University or another university recognized by TU.

How many credits are included in the program?

The program carries 64 credit hours. Each semester contains 16 credit hours.

What subjects are studied in MA Nepali?

The course covers Nepali language, linguistics, literary criticism, poetry, drama, fiction, essays, folklore, literary history, philosophy, text editing, research, and creative writing.

Does the program include a thesis?

The fourth semester includes an option between शोधपत्र लेखन, or thesis writing, and सिर्जनपत्र लेखन, or creative writing.

How are students assessed?

Assessment consists of 40% internal evaluation and a 60% semester-end examination. Internal evaluation covers attendance, participation, and two internal assessments.

Can MA Nepali support further academic study?

Yes. The curriculum provides an academic foundation for MPhil and PhD study in Nepali and related areas.

Where is Janjyoti Multiple Campus located?

The campus is located in Bhimdattnagar-18, Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur, Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal.

Contact details

Campus: Janjyoti Multiple Campus

Address: Bhimdattnagar-18, Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur, Nepal

Phone: 099-418131

Additional Contact Numbers: +977-99-418131, +977-9858775085, +977-9858775096, +977-9858775083

Email: info@janjyoticampus.edu.np

Website: www.janjyoticampus.edu.np