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Nalanda University Admission Process 2025

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Q:   What is the seat intake for MBA at Nalanda University?
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There are 60 spots available in Nalanda University's MBA program.The programme offers a concentration in Sustainable Development & Management and lasts for more than two years, comprising 74 credits. A bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 55% (or equivalent), a minimum score on the CAT, XAT, MAT, or GMAT, and an interview are prerequisites for admission. 

Q:   What is the eligibility for PhD at Nalanda University?
A: 

Nalanda University offers admission to PhD courses. The university has a common method of admitting candidates to these courses, i.e. merit in the last qualifying examination with 65% aggregate in relevent subject. 

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Eligibility

Selection 

PhD

Graduation with 65% 

Merit-based

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M.A. Admissions 2026

6 courses 2 years
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₹ 1.1L - 1.2L

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CUET-PG

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Feb '26
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6 Mar '26 - 27 Mar '26
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14 Dec '25 - 23 Jan '26
CUET PG 2026 Application Process
14 Dec '25
CUET PG Exam Notification
15 May '25
M.A. Admission 2025 deadline
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Nalanda University Application Process 2025

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Q:   Can working professionals apply to PhD at Nalanda University?
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Yes , Nalanda University offers part-time PhD courses for working professionals, who are required to submit a No Objection Certificate from their current employers as proof. For admission to various courses at Nalanda University, candidates are shortlisted based on merit in the last qualifying examination along with the Statement of Purpose (SoP) and a Personal Interview. The application process for Nalanda University admissions is online and the application fee for all courses is INR 500.   

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Q:   What is the admission process of PhD at Nalanda University?
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Admission to PhD courses at Nalanda University is merit-based. Candidates seeking admission to doctoral level courses at Nalanda University must meet the basic eligibility for PhD admissions at Nalanda University, candidates must have secured at least 65% aggregate in a relevant stream and further, they need to submit an application to be considered for the desired course. Candidates are shortlisted based on merit in the last qualifying examination along with the Statement of Purpose (SoP) and a Personal Interview.  Nalanda University's application process for all the courses is conducted in the online mode. The application fee for each form is INR 500. 

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Q:   What is the application process of PhD at Nalanda University?
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Candidates seeking Admissions to Nalanda University for PhD the selection will be merit-based in the last qualifying examination, candidates must have secured at least 65% aggregate in a relevant stream. along with the Statement of Purpose and a Personal Interview.  Nalanda University's application process for all the courses is conducted in the online mode. The application fee for each form is INR 500. To apply for PhD admission 2023, follow the below-mentioned steps of Nalanda University application process: 

  1. Visit the official website
  2. Access the application form 
  3. Pay Application Fee 
  4. Fill out the form correctly and submit the form 
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Q:   What is the fee for PhD at Nalanda University?
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Nalanda University offers doctoral courses in the discipline of Arts, Management, and Science. The duration for the course is four years and the eligibility is 65% in graduation, selection is compeletly based on merit. Find below the fee details of PhD:

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Total tuition Fees

PhD

INR 3.5 Lakh

 

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Nalanda University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.5/5
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Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.5
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.8
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Money Review IconValue for Money4.5
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Certificate in English - Batch of 2020
5
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
There are the best faculty members and the maintenance.
Placements: Our college really has a placement history. In our batch, approximately 200 students are available, from which around 150 students got placements with a better salary package. The top salary package offered to students of our batch was 19 LPA, which is really the greatest salary package.
Infrastructure: The rooms of the hostel are good with proper aeration facilities, and the cleaning of the rooms is also best. The food served in the mess is not much good but fine for students. There is also a huge area for sports.
Faculty: The faculty members here are the best, and they conduct classes regularly. Their way of teaching lectures is really the best, which makes the study very easy, and fluency of all students will increase. The best part is that we can easily understand our entire course curriculum without any problem.
Other: I think the food served in the mess should be improved a little bit. Events are also organised in a good manner here.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2021Read More
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M.A. in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions - Batch of 2019
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1Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
A review on Nalanda University.
Placements: If reports are to be believed, students of the first batch were the only lucky ones to have this opportunity. It is also said that there were only a very few students in the first batch. As for now, it is clearly stated that there are no placement arrangements by the University. Students, who complete their course in May, have to struggle for opportunities. Although, you could get links for fellowship, research project etc. Most of the professors are really helpful and supportive but there are no placements provided.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure in all could be rated 3.5 out of 5. The students of the present are of the Interim campus which is large enough located very close to the main market of Rajgir town. All the five hostels and the Interim campus, are fully equipped with Wi-Fi but mostly don't work when students need it the most (during exams). The classrooms are good and air conditioning provided ( a big relief). The library offers ample of primary and secondary historical texts on religion, history, language, philosophy etc. and also provides access to the virtual library where you get many good books on loan and some able to be downloaded. The canteen is not very huge or fancy, but it's a decent one. The quality of food is also good, but the food at the hostel is the same like most of the other hostels in India ( personal review).
Faculty: Teachers are well-qualified, knowledgeable, agreeable, helpful and good in nature. Some teachers are not up to the mark, even after being more qualified. The teaching method used in here is, research method, which is fun and interesting. The student to teacher ratio for our batch is 5:13 respectively. The course curriculum is good as it covers many aspects of religion and philosophies in case of Buddhist study course.
Other: The tuition fee is Rs. 28,000/- per semester, the meals Rs. 18,000/- per semester, the rooms Rs. 12,500/- and Rs. 30,000/- according to your requirement. Rajgir is a beautiful place to live.
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Dinesh Gaikwad
M.A. in Historical Studies - Batch of 2021
4.2
5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Absolutely satisfied because of facilities, campus crowd, and vibe were very good.
Placements: I think there were 1,200 students. The highest salary was Rs.70,000, and the lowest was Rs.30,000. IDF and BBC were top recruiters. About 4 percent of students got internships at BBC. Roles included archaeologist, logistics team leader, and correspondent. For M.A. in History students, the top recruiting companies like the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), the National Museum, the Archaeological Survey of India, and government departments. These organizations valued the analytical and research skills developed through a history degree, offering opportunities in research, heritage conservation, and education. Additionally, schools and universities were also major recruiters.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi, labs, AC classrooms, and a library were available. The food was too good, and the medical facilities were average. The canteen was clean, and sports and games facilities were good, with a big playground for sports and fitness activities. The Nalanda University Library was open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday) and from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays). It was a fully air-conditioned library with Wi-Fi connectivity. It was fully automated with KOHA ILM software and had a student locker facility.
Faculty: Teachers were confident, helpful, knowledgeable, and provided the best teaching quality. The semester exam was an average difficulty, and the passing percentage was 35%. It was generally agreed that Nalanda University faculty were well-qualified, knowledgeable, and helpful. Reviews and testimonials highlighted their expertise and willingness to support students. However, it was also acknowledged that individual.
Other: This course was about history and historical studies, sociology, and I liked history. Teaching techniques and research. The campus vibe was very good. There were many fests and events, and the campus crowd was average but good.
Reviewed on 15 May 2025Read More
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Janjirala
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Environmental Science - Batch of 2018
Offered by Tribhuvan College, Nalanda University Centre
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5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
I love my colleagues, teachers, and friends. I got placed.
Placements: 95-98% of students got placed in our course. The highest package was 10-12 LPA, and the lowest was 5-8 LPA. The average package offered in our course was within this range. Top recruiting companies included TCS, Reliance Industries, IBM, NVIDIA, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, HDFC, SBI, Hero Motors, Tech Mahindra, Honda, ITC, etc.
Infrastructure: Top-class infrastructure was available in our course. Benefits of free Wi-Fi, libraries, labs, an auditorium, sports grounds, extracurricular activities, computer rooms, a campus, and the best quality food provided on campus. Bus facilities available in our campus.
Faculty: We had high-grade teachers and staff with 100% skill and knowledge. The teaching quality was very good to understand, and they did practicals and other activities. The semesters were challenging to pass, and the academic years were tough, but we were able to clear all subjects in the academic year.
Other: This course had high demand in the market for recruiting jobs and 100% skill development. To improve our course, high standards in practicals and development in teaching. We did extracurricular activities like college fests, top student awards, progress, welcoming new joiners, sports, scholarship distribution, and maintaining a campus clean and healthy and surroundings to see better.
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Nareen
Certificate in English - Batch of 2021
5
5Placements5Faculty5Value for Money
Goood and knowledgeable
Learning Experience: It is very good and very knowledgeable for the students
Placements: They give us very good placements and intership which is help to students to make capital
Faculty: Lectures is so amazing and knowledgeable and in all Lectures we all learn something
Course Support: All courses are good
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2025Read More
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Anmol Singh
Certificate in English - Batch of 2025
5
5Placements5Faculty5Value for Money
This course is the best, doing this will have a good impact on our life
Learning Experience: This is the best college of my life
Placements: I finally got a new life
Faculty: Very good lecture in this college
Course Support: I am fully supported in to the college
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Nalanda University Admission 2025 FAQs

Q:   How is Nalanda University for MA courses?
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Nalanda University, offer Master of Arts courses in different specializations including M.A. in Historical Studies, M.A. in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions, M.A. in Hindu Studies (Sanatana), and M.A. in World Literature. The duration of the course is two years. The total tuition fee for the INR 1.12Lacs (for 2 years).

 

Q:   Can I get direct admission in Nalanda University?
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Candidates seeking Admissions to Nalanda University for different courses the admission for MBA Course is entrance based and for courses like MA/MSc/PhD the selection will be merit-based in the last qualifying examination along with the Statement of Purpose and a Personal Interview. Nalanda University offers a range of postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, PG diploma, and certificate courses in Humanities, Management, and Science. Nalanda University's application process for all the courses is conducted in the online mode. The application fee for each form is INR 500. To apply for admission, follow the below-mentioned steps of Nalanda University application process: 

  1. Visit the official website
  2. Access the application form 
  3. Pay Application Fee 
  4. Fill out the form correctly and submit the form 
Q:   What is the fees of Nalanda University?
A: 

Nalanda University offers a range of PG, doctoral, diploma, and certificate courses in the disciplines of Arts, Management, and Science. The table below lists various courses their fee details: 

Courses

Total tuition Fees

MBA/PGDM

INR 2 Lakh

MA

INR 1.1 Lakh 

MBA/PGDM

INR 1,000

MSc

INR 1.1 Lakh

PhD

INR 3.5 Lakh

MBA/PGDM 

INR 2 Lakh 

Q:   What is the total fee of the Nalanda University MA course?
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Fee Structure:

Fee Components

Amount

(for 2 years)

INR 1.12 Lakh

Above mentioned hostel fee Non-Air Conditioned (Twin sharing) included Meal Charges - 22,420 per semester.

INR 1.40 Lakh

One-time payment includes Security Deposit and Admission Fees.

INR 12,000
Q:   Which is the best course at Nalanda University?
A: 

Nalanda University offers postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and certification courses through five schools and two centres of education in the streams of Management, Historical Sciences, Languages, and a few more. At Postgraduation level, the University offers two-year courses, namely Master of Science, Master of Arts and Master of Business Administration. Nalanda University offers short-termDiplomaand certification courses in different languages and Yoga.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for Nalanda University admission for MBA course?
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Eligibility Criteria: Candidate should have a graduation degree from a recognised university with 55 percentage or 2.2/4.0 GPA or equivalent GPA Proof of English proficiency is required for students coming from non English speaking medium: TOEFL/IELTS or any other standard certification in English. The candidate having full-time degree-level course, entirely taught and assessed in English need not submit any certificate.

For Working Executives-  Minimum 5 years of working experience.

No Objection Certificate is required from employer for working executives/sponsored candidates/ candidates on sabbatical/candidates recommended by PSUs/GOI Departments.

CAT/XAT/MAT score will not be applicable.

Q:   Are there any new MA courses offered by Nalanda University?
A: 

Nalanda University offers Master of Arts courses in 4 different specializations includinf Master of Arts in Historical Studies, Master of Arts in Hindu Studies (Sanatana), Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions, and Master of Arts in World Literature. The duration of the course is four years.

Q:   What is the fee at Nalanda University for MBA course?
A: 

The total tuition fee for Master of Business Administration course at Nalanda University is INR 2 Lacs (for 2 years). 

Hostel Fees: INR 1.40 Lakh
Above mentioned hostel fee Non-Air Conditioned (Twin sharing) included Meal Charges is INR 22,420 per semester.

One-time payment includes Security Deposit and Admission Fees is INR 12,000.

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Nalanda Open University admissions are expected to open soon. Students can go to the official site of NOU Bihar to get the latest admission updates. The process can be completed online mainly. 

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What is the selection criteria for Nalanda Open University?

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Nalanda Open University selection criteria is merit-based only. The university offers seats to all the students who submit a completed application before the last date. There is no entrance test or interview for selection. For B.Ed however, students may have to sit for the Bihar B.Ed CET.

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Can I join Nalanda Open University directly after Class 12?

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Yes, you can join Nalanda Open University UG-level courses directly after Class 12 resuts are announced. Students are selected based on academic merit only. For admission to courses, such as BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCom, and more, you may apply after Class 12 is completed.

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How to get admission in Nalanda Open University?

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To get admission in Nalanda Open University courses, students have to simply apply online. The applications will be live once the admission cycle begins. Students can pay the course fees to get admission in the university. No money order/ Demand Draft/ Postal Order is accepted by NOU.

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How can I take admission in BEd in Nalanda Open University?

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Visit the official website of NOU and register with name and email id.

Fill the application form with all the details, including personal information and academic details.

Upload all the required documents, pay the application fee and submit the application form.

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