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Open University

UGC, MHRD

Patna, Bihar

Open University

UGC, MHRD

Patna, Bihar

Nalanda Open University Admission 2023: Eligibility, Courses

Updated On - February 26 2023 by Abhinandan Singh

Nalanda Open University Admission 2023 will commence tentatively in the month of April. NOU is the only university in Bihar that provides distance and open education for various courses. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, and was established in March 1987 by an ordinance issued by the Government of Bihar. The University is named after the famous Nalanda University of Ancient India.  NOU is the second largest open university of India after Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). The university offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Intermediate, and Certificate programmes. Also, the university provides 6 to 9 months of certificate courses. It is the only university that offered courses on Bihari languages (Magahi, Bhojpuri, Maithili).

Nalanda Open University Admission 2023 Highlights

Name of the UniversityNalanda Open University [NOU], Patna
University TypeOpen University
Basic Admission CriteriaMerit-based
Application ModeOffline
Name of EntranceEntrance Test (for Ph.D.)
Entrance ModeOffline
Official websitehttp://www.nalandaopenuniversity.com/

Nalanda Open University Admission 2023 Dates

EVENTDATE
Application Form June 2023
Last date to applyAugust 2023

Nalanda Open University Admission 2023 Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates have to fulfill certain criteria for admission into Nalanda Open University (NOU) which are mentioned below:

  • Students must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized university for applying in UG courses.
  • For the B.Ed course, candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 45% marks and must have 2 years of teaching experience.
  • Candidates must have passed Bachelor’s degree program in the relevant field for applying in B.Lis, M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, MCA, M.Lis, PG Diploma course.
  • Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree or M.Phil. Degree with at least 55% marks for applying for PhD program.
  • Admission to UG, PG, and PG Diploma courses are provided based on merit.

Courses Offered at Nalanda Open University (NOU)

The university offers Degree courses at the undergraduate level and Degree as well as Diploma courses at the postgraduate level. A list of the various courses offered by the university is given here.

Undergraduate Degree Programmes
  1. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honors
  2. Bachelor of Science (Honours)
  3. Bachelor of Commerce
  4. Bachelor of Library and Information Science (one-year course)
  5. Bachelor of Computer Applications
Postgraduate Degree Programmes
  1. Master of Arts (M.A.)
  2. Master of Science
  3. Master of Computer Application (MCA)
  4. Master of Library & Information Science (One Year Course)
  5. Master in Commerce (M.Com)
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
  1. Marketing Management
  2. Financial Management
  3. Journalism and Mass Communication
  4. Yogic Studies
  5. Disaster Management
Intermediate Programmes
  1. Intermediate of Art
  2. Intermediate of Commerce
  3. Intermediate of Science
Certificate Programmes
The university offers a nine-month certificate programme in the following fields:
  • Computing
  • Library Science
  • Clinical Dental Technique
  • Dental and Oral Hygiene
  • ECG Technique
  • Laboratory Technique
  • Medical Laboratory Technique
  • Physiotherapy and Yoga Therapy
  • Operation Theatre Assistant.
Also, the six-month certificate programmes is offered by the university in the languages of Magahi, Bhojpuri, Maithili, Pali, Prakrit, Sanskrit, Urdu.
  • In the fields of Disaster Management, Indian Constitution and Panchayati Raj, Abolition of Child Labour, Bio-fertilizer Production, Buddhist Studies, Jain Studies, Child and Women Rights, Child Psychology and Guidance, Christian Studies, Environment Studies, Floriculture Technology, Health and Environment, Food and Nutrition, HIV and Family Education, Insurance Services, Hindu Studies, Islamic Studies, Sikh Studies, Legal awareness among Women, Medicinal and Aromatic Plant, Nutrition and Child Care and Soil Health Management.

Nalanda Open University UG Admission 2023

Nalanda Open University offers a one-year B.Lis, two-year B.Ed., three-year B.A. (Hons.), B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, and BCA programs. For applying in B.A. (Hons.), B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, and BCA courses, candidates should have passed the 10+2 examination in the relevant stream. For admission into B. Ed course, the minimum eligibility is Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with 2 years of work experience with 45% marks in aggregate.
Based on the merit in the qualifying examination, candidates will be selected for B.Lis, B.Ed., B.A. (Hons.), B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, and BCA courses.
NOU Eligibility for UG Courses
CoursesSpecializationMinimum EligibilitySelection Criteria
B.Ed.EducationBachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate and 2 years of teaching experience.Merit-Based
B.Lis.Library and Information ScienceBachelor’s Degree or its equivalent
B.A. (Hons.)Economics10+2 in any stream
Education
Geography
Hindi
History
Journalism & Mass Communication
Statistics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Social Work
Tourism
Home Science
Statistics
B.Sc.Botany10+2 in Science stream
Chemistry
Geography
Mathematics
Physics
Zoology
Home Science
B.Com.Commerce10+2 in any stream
BBABusiness Administration
BCAComputer Applications10+2 with Mathematics as a subject OR I.A with Certificate in Computing.

NOTE: 25% concession in admission fees will be given to female candidates.

Nalanda Open University PG Admission 2023

At the Postgraduate level, the university offers one-year M.Lis, two-year M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., MJMC and three-year and MCA programs. For admission into M.A., M.Sc., M.Com. and MJMC courses, candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field. Whereas, to apply for the two-year MCA program, the minimum eligibility is BCA/ B.Sc. (in Computer Science) or Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics as a subject. 
The minimum eligibility for applying in M.Lis. is to have a B.Lis degree. For all the PG courses, selection will be done based on the merit in the qualifying examination.
NOU Eligibility for PG Courses
CourseSpecializationMinimum EligibilitySelection Criteria
MABhojpuriBachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any subject.Merit-Based
Economics
Education
Environmental Studies
Geography
Hindi
Disaster Management
History
Magahi
Maithili
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Public Administration
Rural Development
Sanskrit
Urdu
English
M.Sc.BotanyBachelor’s Degree or equivalent in relevant field.
Chemistry
Environmental Studies
Disaster Management
Mathematics
Geography
Zoology
Physics
M.Com.CommerceBachelor’s Degree in Commerce stream.
MJMCJournalism and Mass CommunicationBachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any subject OR Post Graduate Diploma in JMC.
MCAComputer ApplicationsBCA/ B.Sc. (in Computer Science) OR Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics as a subject.
M.Lis.Library and Information ScienceB.Lis. degree

Nalanda Open University PG Diploma Admission 2023

The university offers Postgraduate Diploma programmes in six specializations. The minimum eligibility for a PG Diploma course is that applicants must have Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university. Also, the selection of the candidates for the PG Diploma program is done based on the merit in the qualifying exam.

NOU Eligibility for PG Diploma Course
CoursesSpecializationMinimum EligibilitySelection Criteria
PG DiplomaMarketing ManagementBachelor’s Degree or equivalent.Merit-Based
Financial Management
Journalism and Mass Communication
Yogic Studies
Information & Public Relations
Hindi English Translation

Nalanda Open University Ph.D Admission 2023

The university provides a variety of Ph.D. programmes in a variety of fields. Candidate must have completed a Master's Degree or M.Phil with at least 55 percent marks from a recognised university to be eligible for the Ph.D. programme. The Entrance Test is used to select students for Ph.D. programmes.

CoursesSpecializationsMinimum EligibilitySelection Criteria
Ph.D.EducationMaster’s Degree or M.Phil with at least 55% marks.Entrance Test
Economics
Geography
History
Hindi
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Urdu
Commerce
Botany
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Zoology

Note: Candidates who have passed the UGC NET/ UGC-CSIR NET/ SLET/ UGC JRF/ GATE/ M.Phil. with a valid score or who have received a Teacher Fellowship for research from a national body are excluded from taking the Entrance Test.

Nalanda Open University Application Process 2023

The application process of Nalanda University (NOU) is done offline as well as online mode. However, candidates seeking admission into Ph.D. must appear for the entrance test conducted by the university. The offline process of application for admission into Nalanda Open University is as follows:

Offline Mode
  • Visit the official website and download the application form.
  • Fill in all the details in the downloaded application form.
  • Candidates need to submit the filled-in application form in person along with the Demand Draft of Rs. 350 drawn in name of “Nalanda Open University, Payable at Patna” to the university address.
  • Applicants have to mention the Name, Contact Number, Admission Form Number, and the name of the course they are applying for on the backside of the Demand Draft.
  • Once the application form is submitted, it will be checked by the authority and the candidates will be called for the Entrance Test (for Ph.D.)/ Final Admission formalities along with the required documents (Original) and requisite admission fees.
  • Application form can also be obtained from the University campuses by making a payment of Rs. 350/- in cash.
  • Candidates can also obtain the admission form through post by making a payment of Rs. 400 through Demand Draft.
University Address:

The Registrar,

Nalanda Open University,

3rd Floor, Biscoumann Bhawan,

Patna, Bihar - 800001

Documents Required for NOU Admission
  1. 10th and 10+2-mark sheet along with the Passing Certificate
  2. Migration and Character Certificate
  3. UG Degree Mark Sheet
  4. PG Degree Mark Sheet
  5. Caste Certificate
  6. 3 self-addressed envelope (size 10 x 4.5 inch) 
  7. 3 stamp-sized Photographs
  8. Medical Certificate

Online Mode

  • Visit the official website and click on the “Online Admission” link.
  • Read all the instructions carefully and proceed further to register.
  • Now click on the New Admission option and new applicants have to create an account 
  • Read all the instructions carefully and proceed further to register.
  • After the successful registration, the candidate will receive a username, password, and OTP via email or SMS.
  • Use the above credentials to fill the online application form. 
  • Upload the scanned images of documents and the documents must be in the prescribed format. 
  • Check the details entered into the application, before the final submission of the form. 
  • Make the payment in an online mode through net banking or credit or debit card. 

DAV University Jalandhar Fees & Eligibility

COURSEFEESELIGIBILITY
B.Tech₹1.36 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)10+2 with 75% + DAVUET
BBA₹65,000 (1st Year Fees)10+2 with 50%
B.Sc {Hons.}₹62,000 (1st Year Fees)Pass in 10+2 + DAVUET
B.A + L.L.B₹85,000 (1st Year Fees)10+2
M.Sc {Hons.}₹65,000 (1st Year Fees)Graduation
BCA₹60,000 (1st Year Fees)10+2 with 50%
Ph.D₹87,500 (1st Year Fees)Post Graduation

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