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Established in 2010, Nalanda University is recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC). The total faculty strength at Nalanda University is 22. Nalanda University has five schools: School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions, School of Ecology and Environment Studies, School of Historical Studies, School of Language and Literature/Humanities and School of Management Studies. Nalanda University has three centres: Centre for Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies, Centre for the Bay of Bengal Studies and NU Centre, Neemrana. The total student enrollment number at Nalanda University is 378. 

The university offers the following courses: M.Sc. Ecology and Environment Studies, M.A. Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions, M.A. Historical Studies, M.B.A. Sustainable Development and Management, two postgraduate diploma courses and Ph.D. programmes. The campus area of Nalanda University is spread over 5 acres of land. Nalanda University has signed MOUs with various universities/organisations such as Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (Singapore), Peking University (China), Bihar Heritage Development Society (India), Max Weber Centre for Advanced Cultural and Social Studies, University of Erfurt (Germany), Borlaug Institute of South Asia (BISA, India) etc.

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Nalanda University Location

The university is located at Rajgir, Bihar. Nalanda Railway Station is the nearest railway station located at a distance of 3.2 km that will take 5 minutes to reach the university. Students can take a bus from Bihar Rajya Bus Stand located 130 metres away from the university. The nearest airport is Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport located at a distance of 87.8 km that will take around 2 hours 25 minutes to reach Nalanda University. 

Nalanda University Accreditation and Recognition

• The university is recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC).

Nalanda University Collaborations

• Borlaug Institute of South Asia (BISA, India)

• Deakin University, Australia

• Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia

• Kanazawa University, Japan

• Academy of Korean Studies (South Korea)

• CSIR – National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (India)

• Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (Singapore)

• Peking University (China)

• Bihar Heritage Development Society (India)

• Max Weber Centre for Advanced Cultural and Social Studies, University of Erfurt (Germany)

Nalanda University Clubs

• Sports Club: Members of the Sports Club encourage students to participate in various sports activities and competitions.

• Social Club: The main work of the club is to work on social matters and help underprivileged children of society.

• Environment Club: The club organises various activities like planting trees, nature quizzes, etc are conducted. 

• Cultural Club: The cultural club of the university organises various events like dance, yoga, music, etc. Students can participate in events and competitions.

Nalanda University Infrastructure and Facilities

Various facilities are available at Nalanda University for students and faculty. Nalanda University facilities include a cafeteria, auditorium, library, five residence halls, library etc. The university has acquired five residence halls namely Ajatshatru, Ananda, Maitreya, Nagarjuna and Tathagat, out of which 5 are for boys and one is for girls. The cafeteria is situated in the main building that offers a variety of food items at reasonable prices. School of Ecology and Environment Studies, Nalanda University has labs that offers practical knowledge and help students in their research work.

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Nalanda University Courses

The university offers a total of 10 courses at two levels: postgraduate and doctoral. Nalanda University courses are  Post Graduate Diploma in Japanese and Post Graduate Diploma in Korean, Post Graduate Diploma in Sanskrit, M.Sc. Ecology and Environment Studies, M.A. Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions, M.A. Historical Studies, M.B.A. Sustainable Development and Management and Ph.D. etc. Nalanda University courses are offered in the full-time mode only.

Nalanda University Courses and Eligibility Criteria

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Nalanda University Admissions

Students are offered admissions at PG and doctoral levels. Some of the courses offered for admissions are M.Sc. Ecology and Environment Studies, M.A. Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions, M.A. Historical Studies, M.B.A. Sustainable Development and Management. Admission to the masters’ programme at Nalanda University is offered on the basis of an SOP, self introductory note, and interview. For M.B.A., obtaining a valid score in CAT/XAT/MAT is a must. 

Nalanda University PG Admission Process

• Fulfil the eligibility criteria and fill the application form.

• Submit an SOP and self-introduction note.

• Appear for an interview.

• Candidates are offered admission on the basis of students’ SOP’s, self introductory notes and performance in interviews.

Nalanda University Admission Process for Ph.D.

• Meet the eligibility criteria.

• Candidates must fill the application form.

• Submit a statement of purpose, research proposal, research writing sample or published papers, a letter of self-introduction and two letters of recommendation/references. 

• Appear for an interview.

• The final selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an SOP, research proposal and published papers, LOR’s and performance in the interview.

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Nalanda University Scholarships

Some of the scholarships that students of Nalanda University can apply and avail are Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students (Technical Degree), Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Student (Technical Degree), Ishan Uday - Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region, PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child, PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders (First and Second Rank Holders) and PG Scholarship Scheme for SC ST Students for Pursuing Professional Courses.

Nalanda University Placements

Placement training is provided by the university to the students. The placement cell of the university invites companies to visit the campus for the recruitment drive. The companies select the students according to their placement criteria. The cell conducts placement training like analytical, technical and verbal training, group discussions, HR and technical interview skills, soft skills, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, programming skills to prepare students for the final rounds of Nalanda University placements.

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