M.A. in International Relations and Peace Studies 

at Nalanda University, Nalanda

Fee Structure:

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.

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).

Both the universities are equally good as both are private universities and in the same city. For B.Sc, both universities offer this course and have limited seats. However, as Nalanda University is older than KK University, so equipments are not very up-to-date. KK University is better for practicals because it has acquired new technology. 

Nalanda University only offers a B.Sc in one specialization, conversely, 12 specializations in B.Sc are offered at KK University. 

However, KK University being more expensive than Nalanda University may not provide better placements than Nalanda University. The average package for B.Sc students was around INR 6 LPA and the highest package was around INR 9 LPA at Nalanda University. 

Leading organisations such as Tata Steel Ltd and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd visited the campus during MBA summer placements for the batch of 2022-24. Earlier, the key highlights of Nalanda University placements in recent past is presented below:

There is no direct admission to Nalanda University; instead, you must go via their admissions process. A bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 55% or more is required; additional criteria, such as job experience, may apply to certain programs. Tests such as the TOEFL or IELTS are also required to demonstrate your English skills, if necessary. You must fill out an online application, upload documents, pay a fee, and supply personal and academic information. Candidates that make the short list go through a selection procedure that may involve an interview and an evaluation of their academic standing. Because admission is competitive, fulfillment of the requirements does not ensure admission.

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. 

The list of top recruiters that visited the campus during Nalanda University placements in recent past is presented below:

Nalanda University average package data 2025 data is not released. However, the highest package offered to MBA students during placements 2022 was INR 16 LPA.

The highest package offered during Nalanda University placements 2022 for the MBA programme stood at INR 16 LPA.