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About Nalanda University

Nalanda University is one of the prestigious universities of India which is commanded to be an international institution for intellectual, philosophical, historical & spiritual studies. The university is notable for the academic excellence and global vision of its ancestors and aspires to meet and exceed global standards of academic excellence. The university was established in 1951, situated in Rajgir, at Bihar. Nalanda University is a postgraduate, research-exquisite international university supported by the countries of the East Asia Summit. It is approved by UGC.

Nalanda University offers PG, Doctoral and PG Diploma curriculums in a handful of specialisations. Courses are offered in the fields of Science, Arts & Management. Admissions to all PG courses are granted on the basis of scores obtained in the CUET examination.

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Nalanda University Courses & Fees
Nalanda University Admission
Nalanda University Placements
Nalanda University Scholarship
Nalanda University Facilities
Nalanda University FAQs

Nalanda University Courses & Fees

Nalanda University offers courses under 3 streams under which PG, Doctoral and PG Diploma courses are provided. The course details are listed as follows:

Courses	Course Details	Selection Criteria
M.A	Duration: 2 years Eligibility Criteria: applicants need to have a bachelor's degree in the concerned subject with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university Fees: INR 1.34 lakhs	CUET PG
M.Sc	Duration: 2 years Eligibility Criteria: students should have done graduation in the related field with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university Fees: INR 1.34 lakhs	CUET PG
MBA	Duration: 2 years Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must pass graduation in any stream with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university Fees: INR 2.22 lakhs	Selection will be made on the basis of CAT/MAT/XAT score followed by an interview
PhD	Duration: 4 years Eligibility Criteria: students must have done master's degree in a relevant subject with 65% marks in aggregate from a recognized university Fees: INR 3.52 lakhs	Admission will be granted on the basis of merit in the past academic qualifying examination followed by an interview
PG Diploma	Duration: 1 year Eligibility Criteria: candidates need to have a graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university with linguistic competence in the concerned language Fees: INR 79,000
Certificate	Duration: 1 year Eligibility Criteria: Applicants should have done 10+2 level in any stream from a recognized board

Nalanda University Admission 2024

For taking admission to Nalanda University students need to visit the official website and the rest steps are noted down as follows:

After opening the website a link will appear click on the 'Admission Process' link;
After the new window will be open and click on “Admissions”.
Fill out the details that are asked.
Submit the application form and attach the required documents to [email protected].
Pay the application fee which is INR 500 using the following details:

Nalanda University Placements

Nalanda University has released 2023 placement statistics for its MBA program. Compared to the 2022 placement drive, Nalanda University 2023 placements have increased by 50% for the Management program. Additionally, the 2023-24 summer internships concluded with numerous international and domestic offers for 21 placed students. The top recruiter for internships is the Dhan Foundation, India. Some of the top recruiters of Nalanda University are as follows:

Agha Khan Rural Support Programme
Tata Consultancy Services
Accenture
Aspire Impact Pvt Ltd
German Development Agency
Oracle
World Resources Institute, and more.

Additionally, according to the Collegedunia Student Reviews, the following can be concluded:

Nalanda University students have rated the university overall placements 7.5/10.
There are no placement arrangements for the majority of courses, therefore giving students a hard time.
The job opportunities for PhD students are decent on campus.

Check more: Nalanda University Placements

Nalanda University Scholarship

The university provides two types of scholarship programs as Merit Scholarships & Means-cum-Merit Scholarships. Nalanda University offers scholarships for both international & national students.

The aids are for those who are academically good and financially backward.

Students whose family income is less than INR 4.5 LPA can avail of the Means-cum-Merit scholarship. Students need to apply for this scholarship aid before July as the deadline for the application is July, every year.

Both the scholarships are waivers of tuition fees, residential and mess charges. Students studying the Regular PhD program will be awarded a fellowship per month as per Nalanda University norms.

Nalanda University Facilities

Library: The university has a library that is automated by KOHA. The library is fully air-conditioned and enabled with a Wifi connection. To archive e-resources, the university has implemented an open source library that can be availed by the students and also by the faculty members. The library facilities are intended to help students in their academics and research works.
Sports: Nalanda University has arrangements for recreation, sports and games for the students' refreshment.
Laboratory: The university has a well-equipped laboratory with all the required apparatus.
Hostel: The university has hostel facilities too with all the basic required amenities. The hotels are available for both men & women. The fee of the hostel is INR 34.92 K to 47.42 K per year.

Other Facilities:

Medical Facilities
On campus shuttle

FAQs

Ques. Does Nalanda University have a grievance redressal cell?

Ans. Yes, Nalanda University has a grievance redressal cell for acknowledging the concerns of the students related to harassment, admission and any other issues. For any grievances, the students can directly access to the office of the university. The cell assures that all the grievances will be acknowledged and possible solutions will be provided for the complete disposal of the problems.

Ques. Does Nalanda University have an Internal Quality Assurance Cell?

Ans. No, Nalanda University does not have any Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). However the Nalanda University is determined to take all the measures to enhance the quality of education in the institution. Besides this, the university also focuses on consisting, catalytic and continuous improvement in overall performance of the students.

Ques. Does Nalanda University have accommodation facilities?

Ans. Yes, Nalanda University has accomodation facilities of 5 hostels better known as residence halls. The name of these five residence halls are

Ajatshatru
Ananda
Maitreya
Nagarjuna
Tathagat

The hostels are provided with all the required facilities which make them comfortable and suitable for living. These hostels are provided on single and sharing basis.

Ques. What is the seat matrix for different courses in Nalanda University?

Ans. There is no particular information of seats for each course. However the university has overall 130 students, studying different UG, PG courses.

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of admission in Nalanda University?

Ans. The documents which are required for admission in Nalanda University are mentioned below:

Marksheets of class 10th and 12th.
Transfer Certificate
Caste Certificate
Migration Certificate
CAT or equivalent entrance examination valid score card (If required)
Bachelor's degree Marksheet (for higher studies)

Ques. What are the career opportunities available after completing MBA course from Nalanda University?

Ans. After completion of MBA degree from Nalanda University, the candidates can avail a lot of opportunities in various sectors. Mentioned below are the name of job profiles which a candidate can perform after completing MBA:

Brand Management
Marketing Manager
Market Research Analyst
Sales Manager
Product Manager
Media Planner
Internet Marketing Manager

Ques. Does Nalanda University have an anti ragging committee?

Ans. Yes, Nalanda University has an anti ragging committee for prohibition and prevention of ragging activities. Mentioned below are the different objectives of anti ragging committee of Nalanda University:

To make aware the students about the disadvantages and harm caused by ragging activities.
To penalise the students with punishment who are involved in ragging activities.

Nalanda University Placement Details

Nalanda University in Nalanda, Bihar, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

Students usually compare highest package, average package, and recruiter profile before applying. This section gives a compact overview of career outcomes and placement visibility in Nalanda, Bihar, India.

Nalanda University Facilities

Nalanda University in Nalanda, Bihar, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Nalanda, Bihar, India.

Faculty

Prof. Arvind Panagariya

Chancellor

Dr. Godabarisha Mishra

Professor and Dean, School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions

Dr. Pranshu Samdarshi

Assistant Professor, School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions

Dr. Shyam S. Phartyal.

Associate Professor, School of Ecology and Environment Studies

Qualification: Ph.D

Dr. Kishore Dhavala

Associate Professor, School of Ecology and Environment Studies

Qualification: Ph.D

Dr. Rajeev Ranjan Chaturvedy

Associate Professor, School of Historical Studies

Qualification: Ph.D

Dr. Shreesha Udupa

Associate Professor, School of Historical Studies

Nalanda University

About Nalanda University

Nalanda University Courses & Fees

Nalanda University Admission 2024

Nalanda University Placements

Nalanda University Scholarship

Nalanda University Facilities

FAQs

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