Nalanda University Answered Questions

No, a minimum score of 70 percentile in CAT, XAT, or MAT is required. The average CAT score can be considered 198 to 180 for the MBA and the 90+ percentile in any of CAT and MAT can be considered good for admission to the top colleges. Additionally, a No Objection Certificate is required from the employer for working executives/sponsored candidates/ candidates on sabbatical/candidates recommended by PSUs/GOI Departments.

The university offers more than 35 courses across various streams. The mode of study is distance/correspondance and full-time. The tuition fee for Nalanda Open University ranges between INR 2,200 to INR 50,000.  However, students can check the the table below to know the list of a top courses fee:Course NameTotal Tuition FeeMScINR 11,200BEdINR 50,000MAINR 11,200BScINR 9,600BAINR 9,600 to INR 10,800

Yes, candidates who want to take admission at NOU, state doesn't matter, if you have good marks you apply for the course. Apart from this, the minimum eligibility should be match as per course requirement. However, for PhD admission, the candidate need to have PG degree in concerned subjects with 55% aggregate + eligibility test. For more details, students can check the official website. 

Candidates who want to join NOU required to meet the last educational qualification as per course requirement. The table below showcases common eligibility and selection criteria of Nalanda Open University:CourseCommon EligibilitySelection CriteriaMScGraduate with a Science backgroundMerit-BasedBEdGraduate with 50% aggregate. The candidate should have teaching experienceMerit-BasedMAGraduate in any stream/MathematicsMerit-BasedBScIntermediate ScienceMerit-BasedBAIntermediateMerit-Based

For all the postgraduate programmes offered by Nalanda Open University, the admissions are merit-based. For some of the postgraduate programmes the NOU admissions are entrance-based. Moreover, the mode of application is online. Candidates need to visit the official website for applying online. Also, candidates can visit the campus and apply offline.

Nalanda Open University (NOU) offers a two-year BEd course under the Teacher Education Programme. This course is only for in-service teachers. The BEd at Nalanda Open University is a two-year course and the medium of instruction is Hindi. To get admission for BEd course, the candidate have to be graduate with 55% aggregate and required teaching expirence. 

BSc at Nalanda Open University (NOU) is offered under seven specializations, namely Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, and Home Science. To be eligible for admission to the BSc programme at Nalanda Open University (NOU), candidates must have completed their class 12 education from a recognised school, either in the Science or Mathematics stream. Science stream applicants should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics, while Mathematics stream applicants should have studied Mathematics along with two other Science subjects. Additionally, candidates need to meet the minimum required percentage or grade specified by the university. In certain cases, an entrance examination may be required.

Nalanda Open University (NOU) offers placement assistance to students seeking challenging jobs in the industry. Along with that, the University also provides training and career guidance services to shape the careers of students by developing their personalities. As per the Shiksha students' reviews, the the highest package and average package offered in recent Nalanda Open University placements were INR 10 LPA and INR 5 LPA, respectively. Note: The stats mentioned above is the overall placement data. Hence, it is not course-specific.

BSc at Nalanda Open University is provided under seven specialisations namely Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology and Home Science. To be eligible for this programme the candidates need class 12 in Science or Maths stream from a recognised school/college. To be considered for admission, meeting the educational requirement is of utmost importance. It is noteworthy that women applicants applying for admission in any course are entitled to a 25% fee concession, providing them with a valuable opportunity to pursue their academic goals at Nalanda Open University.