List of colleges for linguists.

Suggest some good colleges and Universities to become a linguist.

Many government universities across the nation provide a degree in Linguistics. There are bachelor, master, doctorate and post doctorate courses available. Calcutta University, Indian
Institute of Technology, Kanpur; Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi; Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, Delhi University, Calicut University, Osmania University, Anna Malai
University, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh all run courses in linguistics.

- University of Hyderabad has M.A., M.Phil, and PhD in Applied Linguistics and Translational Studies.

- Punjabi University, Patiala offers courses in Anthropological Linguistics.

- Jawaharlal Nehru University offers a wide variety of courses in linguistics. The university has centre for Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies. It also has a Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies.

-Centre of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences, Allahabad has M.A. in Cognitive Science.

- English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad has variety of courses in linguistics and Contemporary English.

Is a diploma course in linguistics useful?

Linguistics is a research domain with scarcely any job options available for diploma holders. It is always suggested to complete at least master in linguistics in order to approach good
career opportunities. Delhi University has two semesters advanced diploma in Applied Linguistics. The candidate should be a M.A. from Delhi University or equivalent. Minimum percentage to get promotion to next semester is 50% marks in all the subjects of the semester. Chattisgarh University also one year post graduate diploma in linguistics