Nalanda University Admission 2020: Nalanda University has extended the last date to submit the application form for Master degree programmes for Indian and International Students up to August 15, 2020. Nalanda University offers admissions to various masters, doctoral, postgraduate diploma and short-term certificate courses. The applications can be submitted online through the official website of Nalanda University, nalandauniv.edu.in. The selection process consists of shortlisting the applications received followed by an interview process. Get detailed information about Nalanda University Admission 2020 from this page.
Latest: Nalanda University has extended the application form submission deadline for admission to Masters Programmes up to August 15, 2020. Scroll down to access the application link.
Nalanda University Admission 2020
Candidates can apply online for Nalanda University Admission 2020 from the official website or from the link provided below. Before applying, candidates must check eligibility criteria and all the details carefully. Candidates can find the complete information regarding the application process through the information given below.
Schedule for Nalanda University Admission 2020 is given below.
For Master’s programmes:
| Event | Date |
| Last date to apply | |
| Interview | |
| Results | to be announced! |
For short-term certificate courses in English, Korean and Sanskrit:
| Event | Date |
| Last date to apply | 07 Feb 2020 |
| Course Duration | 17 Feb – 18 May 2020 |
Nalanda University Admission 2020 Application Form Extended
Nalanda University has extended the last date to submission of application form up to August 15, 2020. Check more details below the image.
Application Form for Nalanda University Admission 2020
The Nalanda University issues the application form for Master’s and Postgraduate Diploma programmes. The form can be found on the official website and also through the link provided below. Candidates are suggested to kindly keep their personal dossier handy for quick and errorless form filling. Candidates after filling the form online have to submit the application form along with Statement of Purpose (SOP) and all necessary documents to [email protected].
Apply Online: Click Here to register and fill the application form for Master’s programmes.
How to apply?
The application process comprises of the following steps.
- Step-1 – Registration and profile creation.
- Step 2 – Completion of application form with login credential which have been sent to your registered email-id.
- Step 3 – After duly filling the Application Form, Application fees need to be paid through the gateway provided in the form.
Application Fee for Master’s, Ph.D and postgraduate diploma programmes: Indian applicants need to pay Rs 500 as application fee while international candidates have to pay USD 08 for online application. The fee amount has to be submitted through NEFT/RTGS to the bank account of Nalanda University.
Eligibility Criteria for Nalanda University Admission 2020
The requirements specified below are the minimum necessary for admission to the University. Higher academic or language requirements may be specified by each School. You are normally expected to hold or to have achieved the following:
Eligibility Criteria for Master’s Programmes
For Indian students: A minimum of three years Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) with at least 55% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).
For undergraduates from all other countries: Along with above mentioned degree, proficiency in English is required. Anyone of the following will be accepted as evidence of competence in English:
- For graduates from non-Indian universities, scores of one of the accepted English Language tests (TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, PTE, STEP).
- In absence of such score, a certificate from the qualifying University/Institution stating that the medium of undergraduate study of the candidate had been English.
- Indian students must have completed their undergraduate education in English as the medium of instruction and examination. (A certificate to this effect is needed).
Eligibility Criteria for MBA: All the applicants must have passed UG degree programme with 55% marks or equivalent GPA. Check the additional requirements below.
- Indian Students: Minimum 70 percentile in CAT/MAT/XAT
- Foreign Students: English Proficiency Certificate (TOEFL, IELTS etc) / GMAT
- Working Executives: 5 years of work experience
Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D: The candidates must have passed Master’s degree with 65% marks or equivalent GPA or M.Phil with 65% marks or equivalent GPA. Additionally, internationally applicants need to submit scores of an English Proficiency test.
Eligibility Criteria for Post Graduate Diploma Programmes: 3-year bachelor degree in relevant discipline and evidence of linguistic proficiency.
Note: The University requires all applicants to demonstrate competence in the English language.
Programmes Offered for Nalanda University Admission 2020
Check the programmes offered by Nalanda University for 2020-2021 session along with the respective departments from the table below.
| Programme | Department |
| MBA (Sustainable Development & Management) | Management Studies |
| MA and Ph.D | Historical Studies |
| M.Sc and Ph.D | Ecology & Environmental Studies |
| MA and Ph.D | Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions |
| Diploma and Certificate in Languages | Languages and Literature / Humanities |
Selection Process for Nalanda University Admission 2020
The entire selection process for admissions is paperless and online in keeping with the University’s commitment to sustainability. The selection procedure comprises of the following.
- Screening/shortlisting of Application Forms:
- Preliminary shortlisting based on eligibility, academic performance, and completeness of the Application form.
- Final shortlisting based on qualitative aspects of SoP, referee’s recommendation, written work etc.
- Interview of shortlisted candidates
Screening/Shortlisting of Application Forms
It is not mandatory that all the applicants, who will fill the Application Forms, will be invited for an interview. All the completely filled in application forms would primarily be screened for their correctness and adherence to specified regulations and passed on to a select committee comprising of nominees of Vice Chancellor. The application without proper academic/professional references from the referees, specified by the candidate in the Application Form will not be accepted.
For the shortlisting of Application Forms, the committee members will evaluate the candidates on the basis of certain parameters, such as academics, statement of purpose, graded written work etc., furnished by the Applicant.
Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed either personally or by means of video conferencing using Skype before the offer of admission is made. The candidate will be sent intimation about the schedule of the interview on his/her email. The interview on Skype will be conducted by a panel comprising of not less than two members, who are nominated by Vice Chancellor. The final shortlisting from interview session will be done on the parameters like communication skills, the confidence level of the applicant, general awareness, subject interest etc.
Nalanda University Admission 2020 Results
After the selection process is over, the candidates will have to wait for the results. The results will be announced on the official website of Nalanda University, nalandauniv.edu.in. Candidates will also be able to check their result from here. A direct link will be provided to check the results. Nalanda University releases the list of both selected and waitlisted candidates. After filling the login credentials, the candidate would be able to check the merit list.
Nalanda University Admission 2020 Fee Structure
The Tuition fees are the composite amount that a student pays towards academic and allied activities at Nalanda University.
- Admission fees are one-time non-refundable fees that a student pays at the time of confirming his/her admission at Nalanda University.
- The Security Deposit is an amount that has to be paid in the first semester and is refundable after the completion of the programme of study.
Along with the above mentioned fee, the candidates will also be required to submit the miscellaneous fee and security deposits.The Fees for each semester is required to be paid within the first week of registration for the courses in that semester. Check the complete fee structure below.
For MBA
For Master’s Programmes
Official Website: nalandauniv.edu.in
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