Nalanda University Admission 2025: Application Form, Dates, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus

Latest Applications Open 2025:

  

Nalanda University Admission 2025 Application Form will be Released soon for PG & PhD. Courses. The ability to meld multiple courses and accept the knowledge, in its entirety is what made Nalanda uniquely attractive for all the people willing to get knowledge.

Historical sources demonstrate that the University had a long and remarkable life that has lasted almost continually for 800 years from the fifth to the twelfth century CE. Below we have provided all the details regarding the Nalanda University Application Form, Fees, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Dates, and How to apply.

Nalanda University 2025 Notification – Application to be Started

Nalanda University 2025 Application Form will be Released soon for PG & Ph.D. Courses. Fill Out the Nalanda University Application Form

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 Courses Provided by Nalanda Open University

Below we have provided the list of courses offered by Nalanda Open University.

UG Courses

B.A. (Hons.) Economics B.A. (Hons.) History B.A. (Hons.) Public Administration
B.A. (Hons.) Education B.A. (Hons.) Statistics, B.A. (Hons.) Sociology
B.A. (Hons.) Geography B.A. (Hons.) Political Science B.A. (Hons.) Tourism
B.A. (Hons.) Hindi B.A. (Hons.) Psychology B.A. (Hons.) Home Science
B.Sc Botany B.Sc Chemistry B.Sc Geography
B.Sc Mathematics B.Sc Physics B.Sc Zoology
B.Sc Home Science B.Com BCA

PG Courses

MA Disaster Management MA History MA Public Administration
MA Education MA psychology MA Rural Development
MA Geography MA in Political Science MA Sociology
M.A. Hindi M.A. Sanskrit MA English
M.Sc Botany M.Sc Chemistry M.Sc Geography
M.Sc Mathematics M.Sc Physics M.Sc Zoology
M.Sc Disaster Management M.Sc Environmental Studies MA Urdu
MA Environmental Studies MA Magahi MA Maithili

Ph.D. applications will be called separately *

All applicants need to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English language, as all courses will be conducted in English. English language test scores of TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, PTE, STEP are accepted.

Programs Offered for Nalanda University Admission 2025

Program Department
MBA (Sustainable Development
& Management)
Management Studies
MA and Ph.D Historical Studies
M.Sc and Ph.D Ecology & Environmental Studies
MA and Ph.D Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and
Comparative Religions
Diploma and Certificate in Languages

Nalanda University 2025 Important Dates

Candidates must check the Nalanda University 2025 Important Dates

For PG & Ph.D. Courses

Events Dates (Tentative)
Available on the Application Form Released
Last Date of Application Form for PG Course 31st May 2025
Last Date of Application Form for PhD. Course To be Announced

For UG Courses

Events Dates (Tentative)
Available on the Application Form April 2025
Last Date of Application Form 3rd week of August 2025
Publishing of Short List To be Announced

Nalanda University 2025 Application Form

Nalanda University Admission 2025 Application Form will be Released by January 2025 for Certificate Courses.

Nalanda University Admission 2025 Application Form will be Releasing soon for UG & PG Courses. The applications with suitable and the correct details were accepted by the concerned authority whereas applications with incorrect details were directly turned down.
The Application Form has to be filled through online mode only.

Nalanda University 2025 Application Fee:

Below we have provided the application form fee category wise:

Category Application Fee
General, Rs.500/-
SC Rs. 500/-
ST Rs. 500/-
OBC Rs. 500/-

Nalanda University 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must check the Nalanda University 2025 Eligibility Criteria

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Indian Students

A certain minimum of three years Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).

International Students

A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of previous studies with a grade point average (GPA) of at a minimum 2.2 or above on a 4 point scale or equivalent grade if another grade point scale is used.

The international applicants shall present the final score of any one of the following in the English Language Tests/ or the proof of knowledge of English:

  • TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language)
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
  • Any other standard English test used on the international platform
  • or completed a full-time degree-level course entirely taught and assessed in English

Eligibility and Eligibility criteria for Ph.D. Level Admission at Nalanda University for Indian and International Students.

For full-time students, this is an entirely residential program, with a stipend of 35000 INR per month.

  • Nalanda University offers a 4-year doctoral program for national and international students
  • For full-time students, it is a completely residential program
  • For part-time students, the residence will not be provided (baring in touch with the programs/seminars for a period of not exceeding more than seven days)

Essential Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicant should postgraduate with at least 65% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA), preferably with a doctoral thesis at Masters’ level or M.Phil. Degree with 65% marks or the equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).
  • Applicant to submit a Letter of Self Introduction, as well as the 2 Letters of Recommendation/ References.
  • Applicant to present a Statement of Purpose (SoP) (The So must indicate the reason for opting for the course/program and choosing Nalanda University)
  • Applicant to present a detailed Research Proposal (which will be put through plagiarism check)
  • Applicant to submit evidence of any research such as typing samples or published papers (at least 2 to 3).
  • International applicants have to submit a language proficiency proof for example:
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
  • Any other standard English test on an international platform

Or, complete a full-time degree-level course taught and assessed entirely in English Qualification criteria for Employed Applicants (Part-time)

Applicant should have a Master’s degree with at least 65% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA), preferably by dissertation at Masters’ level or M.Phil. Degree with 60% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA). The applicant should have a minimum of 8-10 years of work experience.

Applicant to present a Letter of Self Introduction, and 2 Letters of Recommendation/ References.  The applicant is required to submit a Statement of Purpose (SoP) (The SoP should explicitly specify the reason for opting for the course/program and choosing Nalanda University)

The applicant presents a detailed Research Proposal (which will be put through a plagiarism check)Applicant to present evidence of any research such as writing samples or published papers (at least 2 to 3).

The application should be transmitted through the proper channel along with a NOC from the present employer International applicants have to submit language proficiency proof for example:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Any other standard English test on an international platform finished a full-time degree-level course taught and assessed fully in English.

Nalanda University 2025 Selection Process

The candidate has to pay a visit to the University website for filling the online Application Form. The candidate has to present a duly filled Application Form and a Statement of Purpose (SOP) and pay the fee of USD 8$ (Eight US Dollars only or equivalent in Indian currency) in the direction of the processing of the Application

Shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview through video conferencing using Skype/ WhatsApp as per a scheduled time as intimated to the candidate. Selection will be purely on merit. Selected candidates will be recommended for provisional admission for the academic year 2025. It is not guaranteed that all the candidates who have filled the Application Form and appeared in the interview would be chosen for admission.

Masters and Ph.D. Programs:

The overall application process for admissions is paperless and online in keeping with the University’s commitment to sustainability.

The Application form has been completed in the entirety and is submitted in conjunction with the Statement of Purpose (SoP) and the documents mentioned therein.

Nalanda Open University Admission 2025 – Fee Structure

Find below the fee structure of various UG and PG courses.

PG Courses 

Courses  Fee
PG Course ( For Art Stream) Rs. 4400/-
PG Course ( For Science Stream) Rs. 4400/-
PG Course ( For Commerce Stream) Rs. 4400/-
PG Course ( For Media Stream-MJMC) Rs. 5000/-
PG Course ( For Computer Science Stream,-MCA) Rs. 12000/-

UG Courses 

Courses  Fee
UG Course (For Art Stream) Rs. 2400/-
UG Course (For Science Stream) Rs. 2400/-
UG Course (For BBA) Rs. 6600/-