Master of Library and Information Science 

at Nalanda Open University, Bihar - Other

Nalanda Open University has several pros and cons of studying for various students. The good and bad sides are given below:

Good side of studying at NOU:

• In comparison to other regular universities, NOU is affordable in terms of everything. The tuition fee, along with other fee components is lower.
• The system of distance learning is flexible for students living in different parts of the nation.
• NOU offers UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate courses across various specialisations. All these courses are recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Distance Education Council (DEC). 

Bad sides of studying at NOU:

• Due to the distance learning mode, students lack interaction with the faculty. This can impact the learning experience of students. 
• Open universities such as NOU Bihar and Patna IGNOU often lack placement opportunities, practical training and exposure.
• Students miss out on extra-curricular activities, vibrant college life, fests, events, internships and seminars.

Nalanda Open University provides several MSc courses to its students. The eligibility across all of the offered courses is same. Students are selected on a merit basis. Aspirants can check out the following list to know about the Nalanda Open University MSc courses:

• Mathematics
• Zoology
• Physics
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Geography

The university offers more than 35 courses. The mode of study is distance/correspondance and full-time. The tuition fee for Nalanda Open University ranges between 2.2 K to INR 50 K.  However, students can check the the table below to know the list of a top courses fee:

The University hosted a wide-range of recruiters from various sectors. Some of the popular companies where the alumi are placed are listed below:

The table below compares the NOU Patna placements with IGNOU in terms of the highest and average packages:

*The salary mentioned is the lowest package.

NOTE: The above placement details are fetched from Shiksha students' reviews. 

The University has not revealed the course-specific placement data. As per the overall placement data available on the Shikhs students' review page, the highest package and average package grabbed by NOU Patna students passed out in recent years was INR 10 LPA and INR 5 LPA, respectively. State Bank of India, Dainik Jagran, Bandhan Bank, Axis Bank, and many other renowned companies participated in the placement process over the years.

The university offers degree, diploma, and certificate courses in distance mode under the streams of Humanities & Social Sciences, IT & Software, Accounting & Commerce, Science, Mass Communication & Media, Business & Management Studies, Nursing, Medicine & Health Sciences, and Teaching & Education. The university also offers courses like Disaster Management, Yogic Studies, Child & Women's Rights, and Abolition of Child Labour.

The table below compares the NOU Patna placements with IGNOU in terms of the highest and average packages:

*The salary mentioned is the lowest package.

NOTE: The above placement details are fetched from Shiksha students' reviews. 

The University has not released any placement-related data. However, students have mentioned the details on the Shiksha students' review page. Take a look at the below table to know the NOU Patna placement statistics:

NOTE: The above placement details are collated from the Shiksha students' reviews.