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MA (Computational Linguistics)

Pursue a career in NLP, language engineering, or research with our MA program. Gain expertise in computational linguistics and machine learning.

Course Overview

MA (Computational Linguistics)

MA (Computational Linguistics)

MA in Computational Linguistics is a graduate-level academic program that focuses on the intersection of linguistics and computer science. It involves the study of natural language processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and linguistic theory to develop algorithms and models for understanding and processing human language by computers.


Computational Linguistics

Computational Linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that combines principles of linguistics and computer science to process and analyze natural language data. It involves developing algorithms and models to enable computers to understand, generate, and manipulate human language. Computational Linguistics plays a crucial role in applications such as machine translation, speech recognition, sentiment analysis, and natural language processing.

Eligibility Criteria for MA in Computational Linguistics in India

  • Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Computer Science, or related field.

  • Minimum Marks: Typically, a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree.

  • Entrance Exams: Candidates may need to appear for entrance exams like JNU CEEB, DUET, or university-specific exams.

  • Merit-Based Selection: Admission may be based on the candidate's performance in the entrance exam and/or previous academic records.

  • Age Limit: There is usually no specific age limit for applying to MA programs.

  • Nationality: Indian nationals as well as foreign nationals may be eligible to apply.

  • Specific Requirements: Some universities may require candidates to have a background in specific subjects like Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, or Computer Science.

  • Note: It is important to check the specific eligibility criteria of the university you are applying to as requirements may vary.

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