Nalanda University Admission 2025: Application Form, Dates, Eligibility

Nalanda University Admission 2025 Application Form will be Released soon for various Courses. Nalanda University was established in 2010 by an Act of the Indian Parliament in 2021, and is situated in Rajgir, Bihar. Nalanda University offers postgraduate programmes in MA with specialisation in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy & Comparative Religions, MA in Hindu Studies (Sanatana), Historical Studies and World Literature, MSc in Ecology and Environment Studies and, MBA in Sustainable Development & Management.

Admission to various courses at Nalanda University will be done through merit-based or entrance exam-based. It also provides PhD in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions, Ecology and Environment Studies, Historical Studies. Alongside, the university also offers a few diploma and certificate courses in Sanskrit, English, Korean, Yoga, Pali and Tibetan. Below, in this article, applicants will get the detailed information regarding the Nalanda University 2025 Admission dates, application form, eligibility criteria, and admission procedure, etc.

Nalanda University 2025 Notification – Application to be released

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Below we have provided the schedule of Nalanda University 2025 Important Dates for the candidates to refer:

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:

Below we have provided the important information regarding the application form for the reference of the applicants:

Nalanda University Admission 2025 Application Form will be Released by April 2025 for PG & Ph.D. Courses.

Nalanda University Admission 2025 Application Form will be Released soon for UG Courses. The applications with suitable and correct details were accepted by the official authority whereas applications with incorrect details were directly turned down. The Application Form had to be filled out online fashion only.

Nalanda University 2025 Eligibility Criteria:

Below we have provided the Nalanda University Admission 2025 Eligibility Criteria for the candidates to check before applying:

For 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).

For 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 must be 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/ ReferencesThe 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 must visit the University official 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 08 (Eight US Dollars only or equivalent in Indian currency) in the direction of the processing of the Application

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview through video conferencing using Skype/ WhatsApp at 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.

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/-

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 its entirety and is submitted in conjunction with the Statement of Purpose (SoP) and the documents mentioned therein.

Nalanda Open University Admission 2025 – Courses

Find below 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

PhD applications will be called separately *