Nalanda University Course Admission 2024 - Fees, Date, Cutoff & Eligibility

Nalanda University admissions are offered at postgraduate and doctoral levels. Nalanda University admissions are offered in the fields like arts, humanities, social sciences, management and business administration, sciences and others. Students wanting to take admission in the master’s programme at Nalanda University need to submit a statement of purpose. Some of the courses offered for Nalanda University admissions are M.Sc. Ecology and Environment Studies, M.A. Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions, M.A. Historical Studies, MBA Sustainable Development and Management and Ph.D. programmes. 

It is to be noted that students coming from Non-English speaking countries/medium need to appear for language proficiency tests such as TOEFL/IELTS. For Nalanda University admission to M.B.A. Sustainable Development and Management, eligible students need to appear for CAT/XAT/MAT and obtain a minimum of 70 percentile. The final selection of candidates shall be made on the basis of a statement of purpose (SOP), self introductory note and interview. 

The Nalanda University admissions offers two postgraduate diploma courses: Post Graduate Diploma in Japanese and Post Graduate Diploma in Korean. For Nalanda University admission to Ph.D. programmes, eligible candidates need to submit a statement of purpose, research proposal, research writing sample or published papers, a letter of self-introduction and two letters of recommendation/references. 

How can I apply for Nalanda University admissions?

• Visit the official website of Nalanda University. Click on ‘admissions’ listed on the menu bar.

• A drop-down list will appear, click on ‘instructions to fill the application form’. At the end of the page, there will be ‘apply now’. Click on the button and the application form will appear.

• Students should only fill the application form in English unless it is mentioned to write in any other language.

• Carefully, fill the application form and upload the documents. 

• Pay the application fee of Rs 500.

Nalanda University PG Admissions

At the postgraduate level, the university offers 4 programmes and 3 postgraduate diploma courses for Nalanda University PG admissions. 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. For admission to the master’s programme, students have to submit an SOP, self-introduction note and have to appear for an interview. For M.B.A., students must have a valid score in CAT/XAT/MAT followed by an interview.

Nalanda University PG Admissions - Eligibility Criteria

Nalanda University PG Admission Process

• Candidates wanting to take admission in the master’s programme at Nalanda University must fulfil the eligibility criteria.

• Appear and obtain valid scores in CAT/XAT/MAT. A minimum of 70% is a must.

• Visit the official website and fill the application form.

• Eligible students need to submit an SOP and self-introduction note.

• Shortlisted students have to appear for an interview.

• Admissions will be offered considering the following factors: Students’ SOP’s, self introductory notes and performance in interviews.

Nalanda University Ph.D Admissions 2024

Nalanda University offers a 6-year Ph.D programme. Ph.D at Nalanda University offers specialisations in Hindu Studies, World Literature, Historical Studies and others.

Nalanda University Ph.D Admissions - Eligibility Criteria

Nalanda University Ph.D Admission Process 

• Candidates aspiring for Ph.D. admissions must meet the eligibility criteria.

• Eligible students must visit the application form.

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

• Shortlisted students need to appear for an interview.

• Admissions will be offered on the basis of an SOP, research proposal and published papers, LOR’s and performance in the interview.

Nalanda University Admission Process - Documents Required

• 10th and 12th marksheets.

• Graduation marksheets.

• Entrance exam score cards.

• Aadhar Card.

• Passport size photograph.

• Caste certificate(if applicable).

Note: Candidates must submit scanned copies of the above mentioned documents and carry the original document at the time of physical document verification.