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NOU Admission 2024: UG, PG, Courses, Eligibility, Application Process, Last Date To Apply

Q: Ques: Can I fill the application for multiple courses?

Ans: Nalanda Open University allows you to fill the application form for only one course. Therefore, you cannot fill the form for multiple courses.

Q: Ques: Does NOU accepts offline application?

Ans: Yes, the university accepts offline application which is available on the official website.

Q: Ques: Is work experience mandatory for admission to B.Ed. course in Nalanda Open University?

Ans: Yes, a minimum of 2-years teaching experience is mandatory for B.Ed. course along with a Bachelor's degree with 45% marks.

Q: Ques: Does the university offers PG Diploma programs?

Ans: Currently, NOU offers PG Diploma in 4 specializations namely: Marketing Management, Financial Management, Journalism & Mass Communication and Yogic Studies. The university is also going to introduce PG Diploma in Hindi-English Translation.

Q: Ques: On what basis does NOU grant admission in the Ph.D. program?

Ans: Nalanda Open University grant admission in Ph.D. program based on performance in the entrance test.UGC NET/ UGC-CSIR NET/ SLET/ UGC JRF/ GATE/ M.Phil. qualified candidates or those holding any Teacher Fellowship are also offered admission.

Q: Ques: How can I submit the application fee?

Ans: You can purchase the application form and prospectus by paying INR 450/-through DD from the sales counter of NOU or send the DD of INR 400/- by a registered post. The university does not accept money order or postal order. You can also submit an online application fee after filling the online application.

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Nalanda Open University is an Open University located in Patna, Bihar. It was established in the year 1987 and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Nalanda Open University offers various UG, PG, PG Diploma and Research level courses in the field of Computer Application, Commerce, Arts, Management, Sciences, Journalism & Mass Communication, Education and Library & Information Science.

Nalanda Open University released B.Ed CET Admit Card: Download Here

Applicants applying for UG courses must have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized university.
For B.Ed., BLIS, PG and PG Diploma courses, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum 2 years of teaching experience is required for B.Ed. course.
Students applying for Ph.D. must hold a Master’s Degree or M.Phil. Degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
Admission to UG, PG and PG Diploma courses are done on the basis of merit.
Securing admission in B.Ed. requires a valid score in B.Ed. - Combined Entrance Test (B.Ed. - CET).
Candidates applying for Ph.D. must appear for the entrance test conducted by the University.
Applicants can fill the online as well as offline application form by visiting the official website.
NOU provides 25% concession in admission fees to female candidates.

Nalanda Open University Result: Steps to Download

Visit the official website of the university.
Check “UG & PG Courses Regular & Private Result” link.
Once directed to the result portal, select the desired course.
Among Name Wise and Roll Number Wise, select the result type.
Fill in the details accordingly and submit.
Result of the concerned candidate will get displayed on the screen.

Table of Content

Nalanda Open University Admission Highlights
Nalanda Open University Important Dates
Nalanda Open University UG Courses Admissions
Nalanda Open University PG Courses Admission
Nalanda Open University PG Diploma Admission
Nalanda Open University Ph.D Admission
Nalanda Open University Application Process
Nalanda Open University FAQs

Nalanda Open University (NOU) Admission Highlights:

Name of the University	Nalanda Open University [NOU], Patna
University Type	Open University
Basic Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Application Mode	Offline
Name of Entrance	Entrance Test (for Ph.D.)
Entrance Mode	Offline

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Nalanda Open University UG Admission 2023

NOU offers B.Ed., BLIS, BA, BA (Hons), B.Sc. (Hons), B.Com, BBA, and BCA programs at UG level. The minimum eligibility is 10+2 in relevant stream. For B.Ed., candidates must have a Bachelor’s with 45% marks along with 2 years of work experience. Whereas, the minimum eligibility for B.LiB. & I.Sc. program is Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Selection to all the courses is based on merit in the qualifying examination. For admission to B.Ed., candidates need to appear in the B.Ed. - CET.

Courses	Specialization	Minimum Eligibility	Selection Criteria
B.Ed.	-	Bachelor’s Degree with at least 45% marks in aggregate and 2 years of teaching experience.	B.Ed. - CET
BLIS	-	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline	Merit-Based
BA	Geography	10+2 in any stream
BA	Home Science	10+2 in any stream
B.A. (Hons.)	Economics	10+2 in any stream
	Hindi
	Journalism & Mass Communication
	Public Administration
	Education
	History
	Geography
	Home Science
	Political Science
	Psychology
	Sociology
	Social Work
	Tourism
B.Sc. (Hons)	Botany	10+2 in Science stream
	Chemistry
	Geography
	Mathematics
	Physics
	Zoology
	Home Science
B.Com.	-	10+2 in any stream
BBA	Social WorkBusiness Administration	10+2 in any stream
BCA	-	10+2 with Mathematics as a subject. Candidates who have passed I.A or I.Com. are also eligible if they have completed CIC course of the University or has studied Mathematics at 10+2 level.

Nalanda Open University PG Admission 2023

The university offers M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., MJMC, MCA and MLIS programs at PG level. The minimum eligibility to apply for these programs is a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in relevant field. While 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.

Admission to all PG courses is done on the basis of merit obtained in the qualifying examination.

Course	Specialization	Minimum Eligibility	Selection Criteria
MA	Bhojpuri	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline	Merit-Based
	Economics
	Education
	Geography
	Hindi
	History
	Magahi
	Maithili
	Political Science
	Psychology
	Sociology
	Public Administration
	Rural Development
	Sanskrit
	Urdu
	Environmental Science
M.Sc.	Botany	Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
	Chemistry
	Mathematics
	Geography
	Zoology
	Physics
	Environmental ScienceCommunication	Science Graduate in any discipline
M.Com.	-	Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce stream.
Master in Journalism & Mass Communication (MJMC)	-	Graduate in any discipline
MCA	-	BCA/ B.Sc. (in Computer Science) OR Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics as a subject.
MLIS	Library and Information Science	BLIS degree

Nalanda Open University PG Diploma Admission 2023

The university offers PG Diploma in 5 specializations. For admission to PG Diploma program, the minimum eligibility is a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university.

Admission to PG Diploma program is based on the merit in the qualifying examination.

Courses	Specialization	Minimum Eligibility	Selection Criteria
PG Diploma	Marketing Management	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline	Merit-Based
	Financial Management
	Journalism and Mass Communication
	Yogic Studies
	Hindi English Translation

Nalanda Open University Ph.D Admission 2023

The university offers Ph.D. program in various disciplines. Minimum eligibility for Ph.D. program is candidate must pass in Master’s Degree or M.Phil with at least 55% marks from recognized university. Selection to Ph.D. is done on the basis of Entrance Test.

Courses	Specializations	Minimum Eligibility	Selection Criteria
Ph.D.	Education	Master’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 having cleared UGC NET/ UGC-CSIR NET/ SLET/ UGC JRF/ GATE/ M.Phil. with a valid score or holding any Teacher Fellowship for research from any national body is exempted from appearing in the Entrance Test.

Nalanda Open University Application Process 2023

Candidates willing to apply for Nalanda Open University can fill online as well as offline application form. However, the candidates seeking admission in Ph.D. must appear for the Entrance test conducted by the University. The application process for admission is mentioned as follows:

Offline Mode

Visit the official website of the college, download, and fill-up the application form.
Applicant should send/ Submit the form in person to the following address along with the Demand Draft of Rs. 350 drawn in name of “Nalanda Open University, Payable at Patna”:

The Registrar,

Nalanda Open University,

3rd Floor, Biscoumann Bhawan,

Patna, Bihar - 800001

Candidate should mention the Name of applicant, Contact Number, Admission Form Number and the name of the course he has applied for on the backside of the Demand Draft.
Once the application form is submitted, it will be processed within stipulated time and the students will be intimated to visit the college campus for the Entrance Test (for Ph.D.)/ Final Admission formalities along with the required documents (Original) and stipulated admission fees.
Admission form can also be obtained from the University campuses by making a payment of INR 450/- through DD.
Candidates can also send the application fee of INR 400/- by a registered post.

NOTE - Nalanda Open University does not accept Money or Postal Orders.

Online Mode

Go to the official website and click on the “Online Admission” link.
Now click on the New Admission option and create a new account if you are a new applicant.
Read all the instructions carefully and proceed further to register.
Upon successful registration, you will receive a username, password and OTP via email or SMS.
Using the above credentials fill the online application form with all the required details.
Also, upload the scanned images of documents.
Submit the application form after previewing.
Lastly, pay the requisite application fee online.

Documents Required:

10th and 10+2-mark sheet along with the Passing Certificate
Migration and Character Certificate
UG Degree Mark Sheet
PG Degree Mark Sheet
Caste Certificate
3 self-addressed envelope of size 10 x 4.5 inch each
3 stamp sized Photographs
Medical Certificate

FAQs

Ques: Can I fill the application for multiple courses?

Ans: Nalanda Open University allows you to fill the application form for only one course. Therefore, you cannot fill the form for multiple courses.

Ques: Does NOU accepts offline application?

Ans: Yes, the university accepts offline application which is available on the official website.

Ques: Is work experience mandatory for admission to B.Ed. course in Nalanda Open University?

Ans: Yes, a minimum of 2-years teaching experience is mandatory for B.Ed. course along with a Bachelor's degree with 45% marks.

Ques: Does the university offers PG Diploma programs?

Ans: Currently, NOU offers PG Diploma in 4 specializations namely: Marketing Management, Financial Management, Journalism & Mass Communication and Yogic Studies. The university is also going to introduce PG Diploma in Hindi-English Translation.

Ques: On what basis does NOU grant admission in the Ph.D. program?

Ans: Nalanda Open University grant admission in Ph.D. program based on performance in the entrance test. UGC NET/ UGC-CSIR NET/ SLET/ UGC JRF/ GATE/ M.Phil. qualified candidates or those holding any Teacher Fellowship are also offered admission.

Ques: How can I submit the application fee?

Ans: You can purchase the application form and prospectus by paying INR 450/- through DD from the sales counter of NOU or send the DD of INR 400/- by a registered post. The university does not accept money order or postal order. You can also submit an online application fee after filling the online application.

COURSE	ADMISSION LINK
B.Com, B.Ed, B.Sc, BA, BBA/BMS, BCA, M.Com, M.Sc, MA, MBA/PGDM, MCA, PG Diploma in Arts, PG Diploma in Mass Communication	Admission Link

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Answered Questions

Nalanda Open University - [NOU]: 5 answered questions

How is Nalanda Open University?

Pablo Patranobish

05 Oct 21

Based on my brother's experience, I can say that Nalanda Open University is one of the best open universities in India in terms of educational quality, exam pattern and schedule, and exam discipline.

The process of admission to Nalanda Open University is quite nice. It is very simple to be admitted there, and the entire admissions process can be completed within a day.
The university will provide you with all of the necessary study materials.
You will be notified about the schedule of the upcoming examinations via Registered Post, and you can also check the schedule on the official website of Nalanda Open University. The fee structure for many of the courses offered by the university is affordable.
After the examination, you will be notified of the results on a specified date (delay in the declaration of results is a myth at Nalanda Open University).
Your grade sheet will be mailed to the address you provided the university.
The top student in each subject receives a gold medal, and this university is a torchbearer for women's education and empowerment in Bihar. The top six girls/women are recognized for their achievements and are awarded.

So, if you are considering Nalanda Open University for your studies then you should go for it.

Is an M.Sc from Nalanda Open University good?

Manisha Lamba

20 Oct 21

If you want to stand out among others in your master’s degree, you should pursue your master’s in a regular mode from a government university. This will later help you to pursue your further studies in post-graduate degrees, like Ph.D.

So it is suggested that you work a bit harder and try to get admission in a government college with the course offered in the regular mode. However, if you merely require a master’s degree, you can pursue it from any educational institution.

Which open university is better among IGNOU and Nalanda Open University for a BA in economics Honors?

Supriyo Mukharjee

13 Jul 22

IGNOU BA Economics (Hons) is better. The course structure is more flexible. Study materials are offered in both English and Hindi. You will get more time to clear your pending courses without paying additional fees. You can change the study center and examination center according to your convenience.

Whereas Nalanda Open University study centers are in Bihar only. The Patna center is usually the venue for examination. The course materials of NOU are mostly in Hindi.

Is Nalanda open university better than IGNOU?

Yash Soni

25 Apr 22

No, IGNOU is better than Nalanda Open University. It is world’s largest university and provides the following facilities.

IGNOU study materials are free of cost.
IGNOU results, examinations, and classes are conducted on time.
It has many regional centers all across the country. You can change your learning center or place of examination as per your convenience.
You will get more time to complete your courses without paying any additional fees at IGNOU.

These are some of the things that make IGNOU a superior choice.

Will it be good to specialize in a master’s in biotechnology from Nalanda Open University?

Nandini Chatterjee

22 Oct 21

My brother did B.Tech and M.Tech in Biotechnology. According to him, it’s not a good idea to pursue Biotechnology in distance mode. Distance mode education works best for subjects that have less practical work.

Biotechnology, on the other hand, requires extensive lab work and teacher-student interactions. Basically, Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary course. So, doing a regular degree or an engineering degree in Biotechnology will be far better.