A Lexicographer writes and edits words in a dictionary. They constantly review newspapers, magazines, books and social media for new words which are added to the dictionary. A new word, phrase or term when used across several media is accepted and made part of the dictionary.
Personal Competencies
• You like to pay attention to details
• You are comfortable in communicating with others
• You like to analyse problems/situations
• You like learning new things
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's of Arts (B.A.) degree in English/any language of your choice followed by Master's of Arts (MA) degree in Linguistics OR
Complete Bachelor's of Arts (B.A.) degree in any discipline followed by a Master's of Arts (MA.) degree/Diploma in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Arts/Linguistics/Applied Linguistics.
This list of Institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
2. Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal
3. Banaras Hindu IJniversity (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
4. University of Delhi, Delhi
5. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi
6. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
7. University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
8. Elphinstone College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Arul Anandar College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
2. Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose College, Kolkata, West Bengal
3. Annai College of Arts and Science, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
4. Madhyanchal Professional University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
5. Apeeiay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar, Punjab
6. Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, Bengaluru, Karnataka
7. Acropolis Institute of Management Studies and Research, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
8. Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 67,000 - 7,11,000.*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE schemes and state schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com - This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit
•(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Publishing Houses, Media Houses, Creative Agencies
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Language Specialist → Senior Language Specialist → Lexicographer
Expected Income
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
The approx. salary of a Lexicographer ranges between INR 15,000 - 40,000* per month.
Vishwanath Maganlal Bhatt was a literary critic and lexicographer from Gujarat, India. Bhatt had completed his graduation in 1920 focusing on Sanskrit and English as his major subjects. He had published 22 works and was awarded the Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak in 1935.*
LEXICOGRAPHER
NCS Code: 2643.0100 | ET010• You like to pay attention to details
• You are comfortable in communicating with others
• You like to analyse problems/situations
• You like learning new things
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's of Arts (B.A.) degree in English/any language of your choice followed by Master's of Arts (MA) degree in Linguistics
OR
Complete Bachelor's of Arts (B.A.) degree in any discipline followed by a Master's of Arts (MA.) degree/Diploma in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Arts/Linguistics/Applied Linguistics.
This list of Institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
2. Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal
3. Banaras Hindu IJniversity (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
4. University of Delhi, Delhi
5. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi
6. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
7. University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
8. Elphinstone College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Arul Anandar College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
2. Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose College, Kolkata, West Bengal
3. Annai College of Arts and Science, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
4. Madhyanchal Professional University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
5. Apeeiay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar, Punjab
6. Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, Bengaluru, Karnataka
7. Acropolis Institute of Management Studies and Research, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
8. Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 67,000 - 7,11,000.*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE schemes and state schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com - This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit
•(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Publishing Houses, Media Houses, Creative Agencies
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Language Specialist → Senior Language Specialist → Lexicographer
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
The approx. salary of a Lexicographer ranges between INR 15,000 - 40,000* per month.
Source: https://bit.Iy/3ie5pWS
Experts from the field
Vishwanath Maganlal Bhatt was a literary critic and lexicographer from Gujarat, India. Bhatt had completed his graduation in 1920 focusing on Sanskrit and English as his major subjects. He had published 22 works and was awarded the Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak in 1935.*
Source: https://peoplepil/.com/people/vishwanath-bh
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