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Nalanda University M.A. Courses & Fees 2025

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MA applications 2024 are open and the last date to apply is May 31, 2024.

Nalanda University MA Admission 2023

Nalanda University offers one postgraduate programme in Arts, namely Master of Arts (MA). It is a full-time programme of two-year duration. The curriculum of the programme is divided into four semesters and involves 10 Core courses, 7 Electives, 4 Reading Seminar courses, Dissertation, and Additional Credit courses.

Nalanda University MA Fee & Seats 2023

Some of the key highlights around the Nalanda University MA programme such as fee and specialisations are given below:

Total fee: INR 1.34 lakh
Number of specialisations: 4

NOTE: The fee given above is a sum of tuition fee for all academic years, an admission fee (one-time payable), a refundable security deposit (one-time payable), and miscellaneous charges.

The table below lists various specialisations offered under the MA programme along with the total fee and curriculum:

MA Specialisations	Curriculum
World Literature	Download
Hindu Studies (Sanatana)	Download
Buddhist Studies, Philosophy & Comparative Religions	Download
Historical Studies	Download

Nalanda University MA Admission 2023: Eligibility and Selection

Nalanda University MA admission is totally merit-based. However, the candidates need to appear for the interview conducted at the university-level. In order to be eligible for admission to the desired MA specialisation, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate from a recognised university + TOEFL/ IELTS/ TOEIC/ PTE/ STEP or any other standard certification in English
Selection Criteria: Academic Merit and Interview (conducted by the university)

Nalanda University MA Application Process 2023

Candidates seeking admission to the MA programme at Nalanda University must meet the basic eligibility set by the university. Further, they need to submit an application to be considered for the desired course. Nalanda University's application process for all the courses is conducted in the online mode. The application fee* for each form is INR 500. The step-wise Nalanda University application process for MA is demonstrated below:

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Graduation score55%

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.1L - 1.2L

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M.A. in Historical Studies

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M.A. in Hindu Studies (Sanatana)

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M.A. in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions

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M.A. in World Literature

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Discontinued (Feb 2024)-M.A. in Home Science

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Discontinued (Feb 2024)-M.A. in Disaster Management

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Discontinued (Feb 2024)-M.A. in Social Work

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Discontinued (Feb 2024)-M.A. in English

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M.A. in Archaeology

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M.A. in International Relations and Peace Studies

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Nalanda University M.A.
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Dates	Past Events
31 May '24	M.A. Last date to apply

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Specialization	Curriculum
M.A. in Hindu Studies (Sanatana),Nalanda University
M.A. in Historical Studies,Nalanda University
M.A. in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions,Nalanda University
M.A. in World Literature,Nalanda University
Discontinued (Feb 2024)-M.A. in Home Science,Nalanda University

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M.A. in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions - Batch of 2019

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A review on Nalanda University.

Placements: If reports are to be believed, students of the first batch were the only lucky ones to have this opportunity. It is also said that there were only a very few students in the first batch. As for now, it is clearly stated that there are no placement arrangements by the University. Students, who complete their course in May, have to struggle for opportunities. Although, you could get links for fellowship, research project etc. Most of the professors are really helpful and supportive but there are no placements provided.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure in all could be rated 3.5 out of 5. The students of the present are of the Interim campus which is large enough located very close to the main market of Rajgir town. All the five hostels and the Interim campus, are fully equipped with Wi-Fi but mostly don't work when students need it the most (during exams). The classrooms are good and air conditioning provided ( a big relief). The library offers ample of primary and secondary historical texts on religion, history, language, philosophy etc. and also provides access to the virtual library where you get many good books on loan and some able to be downloaded. The canteen is not very huge or fancy, but it's a decent one. The quality of food is also good, but the food at the hostel is the same like most of the other hostels in India ( personal review).

Faculty: Teachers are well-qualified, knowledgeable, agreeable, helpful and good in nature. Some teachers are not up to the mark, even after being more qualified. The teaching method used in here is, research method, which is fun and interesting. The student to teacher ratio for our batch is 5:13 respectively. The course curriculum is good as it covers many aspects of religion and philosophies in case of Buddhist study course.

Other: The tuition fee is Rs. 28,000/- per semester, the meals Rs. 18,000/- per semester, the rooms Rs. 12,500/- and Rs. 30,000/- according to your requirement. Rajgir is a beautiful place to live.

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2018Read More

Yash Raj

M.A. in International Relations and Peace Studies - Batch of 2026

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4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Facilities in Nalanda University are laudable.

Placements: As Nalanda University is recently inaugurated, so currently the placement opportunities are not so good for the master's program in MA/M.Sc. However, it is informed that the MBA department gets good placement from here, as the college has an international reach. My course in International Relations is not job-oriented, but the university is striving to contact many international think tanks for internship opportunities.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is really excellent and top-notch. One can be bewitched after seeing the beauty of the hills through its open campus, and by sitting beside the lake, one can have a moment of peace. The Wi-Fi is more or less everywhere. The auditorium, library, and lab are also great. The main library is under construction. Regarding the hostel and meals, all are good, with AC and a bed with a mattress and Godrej Interio furniture. The sports room and classrooms are something by which one would desire to study here.

Faculty: The best thing about faculty members here is that they know how to interact with the pupils. Many a time they give a treat too. The teachers here come with the experience of teaching in many prestigious national and international universities. The course curriculum is relevant for understanding the geopolitics and negotiations in contemporary international relations. The semester exams are not that hard. However, the questions that are asked are practical ones. Pass percentage is high.

Other: The college fascinated me with its infrastructure and practical courses. I am expecting real geopolitical knowledge for my further studies and jobs in the international relations field. International students get scholarships here easily.

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2024Read More

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