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Creative Writing

Turn ideas into stories people remember

Creative Writing trains you to write fiction, poetry, non-fiction and scripts, and to read like a writer.

B.A. (Hons) major or minorAny streamWorkshop-based classes
What is this course?

About Creative Writing

Creative Writing trains you to write fiction, poetry, non-fiction and scripts, and to read like a writer. Paired with English or media, it builds strong communication skills that publishing, media, advertising and content teams need.

What you will study

Curriculum, year by year

Typical curriculum, year by year. Each university sets its own course list.

Year 1
  • Reading Literature Closely
  • Intro to Fiction & Poetry Workshop
  • Critical Writing
Year 2
  • Creative Non-fiction
  • Literary Theory
  • Writing for Media
Year 3
  • Screenwriting / Playwriting
  • Editing & Publishing
  • Advanced Workshop
Final year
  • Manuscript portfolio
  • Thesis

Specialisation areas

Fiction & poetryScreenwritingJournalismContent strategyPublishingUX writing
Career options

Where this can take you

Author / PoetPublishing
CopywriterAdvertising agencies
Content StrategistBrands, tech
EditorPublishing houses, media
ScreenwriterOTT, film, TV
UX WriterTech product teams
Universities offering this course

Where you can study it

Ashoka University

ProgrammeB.A. (Hons) English and Creative Writing; Creative Writing minor

EntranceAshoka Aptitude Assessment + interview

FLAME University

ProgrammeLiterary & Cultural Studies major; Journalism major

EntranceFEAT / SAT / ACT

Nayanta University

ProgrammeB.A. (Hons) Literature major

EntranceNayanta Aptitude Test + interview

O.P. Jindal Global University

ProgrammeLiberal arts, journalism and humanities programmes

EntranceJSAT / CUET

Programme names, eligibility and entrance tests change every admission cycle. Please confirm details on each university's official admissions page before applying.

How PRATHAM helps you prepare

Your route in, planned with PRATHAM

Getting into Creative Writing starts with the right entrance test. PRATHAM prepares you for every test on this route, with expert faculty, updated study material and full-length mocks.

Entrance tests covered
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01

Entrance test preparation

  • Verbal ability, vocabulary and reading comprehension
  • Essay writing with feedback from faculty
  • Building a writing portfolio for applications
  • Interview practice: talking about books and your own work
  • Aptitude mocks for liberal-arts entrance tests
  • Concept-building classes in quantitative aptitude, critical reasoning, writing and problem-solving
  • University-specific modules for Ashoka, FLAME and other liberal-arts tests
  • Mock tests that simulate the real exam, with performance analytics showing strengths and weak areas
  • Doubt-solving and mentorship in small groups and one-on-one
02

Choosing the right course and college

  • Psychometric test and report: your aptitude, strengths and personality fit, mapped to courses
  • Guidance that builds decision-making confidence for students and parents
  • College shortlisting and application strategy based on your marks, interests, eligibility and career goals
03

Application and interview preparation

  • Four-session Essay Writing Bootcamp: structuring ideas, grammar, style and timed practice
  • Past essay topics, a practice library and the SPEEL method (Statement, Point, Example, Explanation, Link), with feedback on mock essays
  • Statement of Purpose support: brainstorming, mentor-assisted drafting, an SOP bank from past admits, and final proofreading
  • SOPs tailored to each university, for example academic curiosity for Ashoka and a passion-driven story for FLAME
  • Letter of recommendation guidance: choosing recommenders, inputs for teachers and a quality checklist
  • Personal interview training plus three mock interviews (general, SOP-based and university-specific), recorded with feedback
04

Profile building

  • Profile audit to find gaps
  • Building achievements in academics, leadership, volunteering, internships and research
  • Guidance on MUNs, debates, competitions, summer programmes and online certifications
  • Professional resume and LinkedIn profile, aligned with your SOP and interview

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