Nalanda University PG and PhD Admission 2021 Courses, Dates, Eligibility, Application Form

Program Offered

• MBA in Sustainable Development and Management in the School of Management Studies

• Master’s and PhD in Historical Studies

• Master’s and PhD in Ecology and Environment Studies

• Master’s and PhD in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religion

• Diploma and Certificate Programs in Languages

Nalanda University PG and PhD Admission 2021 Important Dates

Application Process

Ongoing

Last date for submission of the Application form

Last week of March 2021

Eligibility Criteria for Nalanda University PG and PhD Admission 2021

Nationality

Indian and International Students

For Master’s Program

A minimum criteria for Indian and International students is 55% or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) in Under Graduate Degree from any stream i.e. Humanities/Sciences/Engineering/Management/Law etc.

The international applicants shall present the score of any one of the following English Language Tests/ or proof of knowledge of English.

For MBA Program

A minimum criteria for Indian and International students is 55% or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) in Under Graduate Degree from any stream i.e. Humanities/Sciences/Engineering/Management/Law etc.

In addition to the above criteria, a minimum of 70 percentile score in CAT/XAT/MAT is required

Minimum 5 years of working experience.

For PhD Program

Applicants should have a Master’s degree with at least 65% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA), preferably with dissertation at Masters’ level or M.Phil. Degree with 65% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).

Applicant to submit a Letter of Self Introduction, and 2 Letters of Recommendation/ References.

Applicant to submit a Statement of Purpose (SoP) (The SoP should clearly state the reason for opting the course/program and choosing Nalanda University)

Applicant to submit a detailed Research Proposal.

International applicants have to submit language proficiency proof.

PhD Program Employed Applicants (Part-time)

Applicants should have a Master’s degree with at least 65% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA), preferably with dissertation at Masters’ level or M.Phil. Degree with 60% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).

Applicants must have a minimum of 8-10 years of work experience.

Applicant to submit a Letter of Self Introduction, and 2 Letters of Recommendation/ References.

Applicant to submit a Statement of Purpose (SoP) (The SoP should clearly state the reason for opting the course/program and choosing Nalanda University)

Applicant to submit a detailed Research Proposal.

The application should be forwarded through the proper channel along with a NOC from the present employer.

International applicants have to submit language proficiency proof.

For PG Diploma

A minimum of three years Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) in the relevant language or degree in any subject with demonstrated evidence of linguistic proficiency equivalent to the Bachelor’s degree.

The University requires all applicants to demonstrate competence in the English language.

Nalanda University PG and PhD Admission 2021 Application Process

• Eligible candidates can apply online only through the official website https://nalandauniv.edu.in/

• Before you proceed to fill the application form please ensure that you have read and understood the eligibility criteria for the Program you are applying for.

For Indian Students :

• The candidate has to visit the University website https://nalandauniv.edu.in for filling the online Application Form.

• The duly filled Application Form and a Statement of Purpose (SOP) along with all the documents should be submitted to admissions2021@nalandauniv.edu.in.

• The candidate has to pay an Application Fee of INR 500 (Rupees Five Hundred only) towards the processing of the application through RTGS/NEFT.

• The transaction ID/payment/transfer details must be submitted to the Admissions Office at the following email address: admissions2021@nalandauniv.edu.in.

For International students :

• International students have to visit the University website https://nalandauniv.edu.in for filling the online Application Form

• The duly filled Application Form and a Statement of Purpose (SOP) along with all the documents should be submitted to foreignstudents@nalandauniv.edu.in.

• The candidate has to pay an Application Fee of USD 08 (Eight US Dollars only or equivalent in Indian currency) towards the processing of the Application through RTGS/NEFT

• The transaction ID/payment/transfer details must be submitted to the Admissions Office at foreignstudents@nalandauniv.edu.in.

Selection Process

• The candidate has to appear in the interview through video conferencing using Skype as per the schedule intimated to the candidate.

• Shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview in person or through video conferencing as per the intimated schedule. Selection will be purely on merit.