Nalanda University

Candidates seeking Admissions to Nalanda University for different courses the admission for MBA Course is entrance based and for courses like MA/MSc/PhD the selection will be merit-based in the last qualifying examination along with the Statement of Purpose and a Personal Interview. Nalanda University offers a range of postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, PG diploma, and certificate courses in Humanities, Management, and Science. Nalanda University's application process for all the courses is conducted in the online mode. The application fee for each form is INR 500. To apply for admission, follow the below-mentioned steps of Nalanda University application process: Visit the official websiteAccess the application form Pay Application Fee Fill out the form correctly and submit the form 

Nalanda University accepts various entrance exams for admission to its courses. CAT/MAT/XAT: For admission to the MBA program, Nalanda University accepts scores from the CAT, MAT, or XAT exams. Candidates should have a minimum percentile of 70 in one of these exams.Entrance Test: Diploma courses at Nalanda University require admission based on academic and entrance test merit. However, certificate courses may admit students based on educational merit only.B.Sc (Hons) and Others: Some courses, such as B.Sc (Hons), may require passing an entrance exam.Written Tests: The Nalanda University admission panel conducts written tests for various courses.

Nalanda University offers scholarships to both domestic and international students. Nalanda Scholarships for International Students: Nalanda University offers scholarships for international students, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD scholarships. Nalanda University Scholarships in Philosophy, History, Ecology, Environment, Comparative Religions: There is a scholarship available in one of these fields for international students.Merit and Means-Cum-Merit Scholarships: Nalanda University grants scholarships in the categories of Merit and Means-Cum-Merit.Thai Scholarships: Nalanda University offers three scholarships for Thai students who wish to undertake higher studies in the School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy, and Comparative Religions.

Eligibility Criteria: Candidate should have a graduation degree from a recognised university with 55 percentage or 2.2/4.0 GPA or equivalent GPA Proof of English proficiency is required for students coming from non English speaking medium: TOEFL/IELTS or any other standard certification in English. The candidate having full-time degree-level course, entirely taught and assessed in English need not submit any certificate.For Working Executives-  Minimum 5 years of working experience.No Objection Certificate is required from employer for working executives/sponsored candidates/ candidates on sabbatical/candidates recommended by PSUs/GOI Departments.CAT/XAT/MAT score will not be applicable.

Nalanda University offers a PhD programme in various disciplines. The PhD programme is available in three specializations, which are Historical Studies, Ecology and Environment Studies, and Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions. The School of Historical Studies offers an internationally competitive MA and PhD degrees that focus on Asian, global and comparative history. The School of Ecology and Environment Studies offers a Master's in Ecology and Environment Studies and a PhD in Ecology and Environment Studies. The School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions offers a Master's in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions and a PhD in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions.