Nalanda University Bihar announces Admission to MA, MSc and MBA Programmes for Session 2024 

 

Nalanda University Admissions 2024 – Nalanda University, Bihar  invites application for admission to various Masters (M.A./M.Sc./M.B.A.) Program for the academic year 2024-25. Nalanda University is a postgraduate, research-intensive international university established on 25th November 2010, as “an institution of national importance”, by a special Act [No. 39 of 2010] of the Parliament of India, aiming to revive the erstwhile renowned ancient seat of learning, which thrived from 5th century CE to 12th century CE, as the first residential university of the world.

 

Nalanda Open University Admission 2024

 

Courses Offered

  • MA in Hindu Studies (Sanātana Dharma) – 02 Yrs
  • MA in World Literature – 02 Yrs
  • MBA in Sustainable Development and Management – 02 (With an Exit Option after 1 Year with Diploma) Yrs
  • MSc in Ecology and Environment Studies – 02 Yrs
  • MA in Historical Studies – 02 Yrs
  • MA in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions – 02 Yrs

 

Important Dates

  • Online Admission Process: Ongoing
  • Last Date for Filling up Online Admission Form: 31st May 2024

 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligibility Criteria for Masters’ programme for Indian and International Students
    • Minimum criteria is 55% or 2.2/4.0 GPA or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) in Undergraduate Degree.
    • Students from any stream i.e Humanities/Sciences/Engineering/Management/Law etc. can apply for any programme, however students may not apply for more than two programmes.
    • Self-Introduction/Bio-Note Statement (Not more than 250 words)
  • Statement of Purpose (SoP)
    • Why do you want to study at Nalanda University (100 words)
    • The reasons for choosing the programme (300 – 500 words)
  • Proof of English proficiency is required for students coming from non English speaking countries/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 MBA in Sustainable Development and Management (in addition to the above criteria)
  • For Indian students, a minimum score of 70 percentile in CAT or XAT or MAT is required.
  • For international students, a minimum credit score/GPA at Undergraduate level to be 3.0/4.0 GPA or equivalent GPA or relevant GMAT score
  • 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.

 

Application Process

  • Online registration details are available on the University website https://nalandauniv.edu.in/ and https://nalandauniv.edu.in/admissions/
  • Candidates seeking online admission to various courses of Nalanda Open University are required to first register online.

 

Application Fee

  • Application Fee : Rs. 500/-
  • Mode of Payment : Through online mode

 

Admission Process

  • Shortlisted applicants will be called for an Interview in person or through video conferencing as per the intimated schedule. Selection will be purely on merit.

 

For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website