PM Narendra Modi marked a historic day by inaugurating the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar. Know the interesting facts about the university courses offered and eligibility criteria for Nalanda University admission through CUET PG at the university here.
Nalanda University admission 2024 is open for all students. The university, at present, offers an MA in Historical Studies, an MA in Buddhist Studies, an MA in Hindu Studies, an MA in World Literature, and MSc in Ecology and Environment Studies based on CUET PG scores.
The CUET PG portal for Nalanda University states that the students have to ensure they fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria for admission in the Nalanda University courses based on the entrance examination.
Nalanda University Eligibility Criteria 2024
Eligibility criteria of Nalanda University can be checked from the table below:
Programme Name | Eligibility Criteria |
---|---|
MA | 55% or 2.2/4.0 GPA or equivalent Grade Point Average(GPA) in Under Graduate Degree. |
MSc | 55% or 2.2/4.0 GPA or equivalent Grade Point Average(GPA) in Under Graduate Degree. |
About Nalanda University
Nalanda University campus is spread across 450 acres to offer ample space for students' academic requirements. The campus to have 40 classrooms with an intake of 1900 students and an auditorium with a seating capacity of 300 students. Additionally, the campus to offer a hostel facility where 500+ students can be accommodated, as reported by Business Standard.
Interesting Facts about Nalanda University
- Nalanda University was founded in the fifth century CE and has drawn attention from all over the world because of its well-known brilliance in a wide range of fields.
- The library of Nalanda University is known as "Dharma Gunj" or "Mountain of Truth," has over nine million books.
- Nalanda University was the first university in history, with more than 2000 faculty and 10,000 students.
- The university was also an important centre for Buddhist studies, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and Vedas.
- The university was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2016 for its immense cultural and historical importance.
- Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. former President of India proposed reviving Nalanda University back in the year 2006.
- Nalanda University was reopened in 2014, after nearly 800 years.
- Aryabhatt, Mathematician and inventor of zero, is also believed to have taught in Nalanda.
Students having CUET PG scores can apply for admission to Nalanda University. However, the authorities also accept national entrance examination scores like CAT, XAT, and MAT for admission to MBA in Sustainable Development and Management programme at the university.
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