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Nalanda University, Nalanda - Ph.D.

Nalanda, Bihar
Central University

Ph.D.


Course Fees

Course Duration

4 Years

Tuition Fees

40 K

1 Year Fees

97 K

Total Fees

3.52 Lakhs

Detailed Fees

general
NRI
semesterTuition FeesAdmission FeesOther FeesTotal Fees
semester 1₹ 40000₹ 6000₹ 8500₹ 54.5 K
semester 2₹ 40000-₹ 2500₹ 42.5 K
semester 3₹ 40000-₹ 2500₹ 42.5 K
semester 4₹ 40000-₹ 2500₹ 42.5 K
semester 5₹ 40000-₹ 2500₹ 42.5 K
semester 6₹ 40000-₹ 2500₹ 42.5 K
semester 7₹ 40000-₹ 2500₹ 42.5 K
semester 8₹ 40000-₹ 2500₹ 42.5 K

Course Information

Course Description

Nalanda University offers a full time and Part time modes of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Course. It is a 4-Years Course offered in 3 Specializations for National and International Students.

It is specialized in Historical Studies, Ecology and Environment Studies, Buddhist Studies & Philosophy and Comparative Religion. It is a residential program for Full time Candidates. Residence will not be provided for Part time Candidates.

Eligibility is to have a Master’s or M.Phil. Degree with a minimum of 65% marks. Selection is purely on the basis of Merit and interview conducted by the department. 

Nalanda University Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

  • For Full Time, Candidates should have completed Post Graduation with a minimum of 65% marks or equivalent GPA, with dissertation at Post Graduation or M.Phil. with a minimum of 65% marks or equivalent GPA.
  • For Part Time, Candidates should have completed Post Graduation with a minimum of 65% marks or equivalent GPA, with dissertation at Post Graduation or M.Phil. with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent GPA.
  • Candidates should have 8 to 10 Years of work Experience.

Nalanda University Ph.D. Admission Guidelines

Selection is based on Letter of Self-Introduction, Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendations, Research Proposal, Writing Samples and further Interview. Also, Candidate should have cleared the Interview through video conferencing using Skype as per the schedule. 

Part Time Candidates have to be forwarded through proper channels along with a NOC from the present employer. Also, the following things should be submitted by the Candidates applying for Ph.D. program:

  • Letter of Self Introduction
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation / References.
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Research Proposal
  • At Least 2 to 3 Evidence of any research such as writing Samples or Published Papers

International Candidates have to submit any language proficiency proofs which are:

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a foreign Language)
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
  • Other Standard English Test on International Platform
  • Completed a full-time degree Course in taught in English

How to Apply?

Applications can be done on Online basis. 

  • Visit the Official Website of the University.
  • Click on Admissions Tab and then on Admission Process.
  • At the page, there will be an option of ‘Click here’ for both National and International Candidates.
  • Click on it and Register Yourself by making an ID and a password.
  • Then, fill the Application form with personal and Qualification Details required.
  • The Application form and Application fee along with required Documents should be submitted at ‘admissions2020@nalandauniv.edu.in’ for National Candidates and ‘foreignstudents@nalandauniv.edu.in’ for International Candidates.
  • Application fee of INR 500 for National Candidates and USD 08 for International Candidates should be submitted through RTGS/NEFT using the details given below:

Payee Name: NALANDA UNIVERSITY

Bank Name:HDFC BANK Ltd.

Branch Name:DHARAMSHALA ROAD, RAJGIR

Bank Account Number:50100079546912

IFSC Code:HDFC0002059

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Nalanda University Ph.D. Course Details

The Ph.D. program is available in 3 Specializations. These are:

  1. Historical Studies
  2. Ecology and Environment Studies
  3. Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religion 

As all the Courses will be conducted in English, All Candidates need to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English language. English language test scores of TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, PTE, STEP are accepted for International Candidates.

8 to 10 Years of work experience is a must for part time Candidates.

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Nalanda University Ph.D. Fee Structure

Fee Structure for National and International Candidates is as follows:

  • National Candidates (in INR):
Type of fee Year I Year II, III, IV
Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV
Admission fee 6,000 - - -
Tuition fee 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
Miscellaneous fee 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Security Deposit 6,000 - - -
TOTAL 97,000 85,000
  • International Candidates (in USD):
Type of fee Year I Year II, III, IV
Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV
Admission fee 93 - - -
Tuition fee 615 615 615 615
Miscellaneous fee 39 39 39 39
Security Deposit 93 - - -
TOTAL 1494 1308

Note: Fee can be paid through Demand Draft (Offline) or NEFT/RTGS (Online)

Nalanda University Ph.D. Placement Details

The University provides internships to the students of Ph.D. programs. The University invites many major companies which select the students for placements. The Placement record is 100% for the Courses of NU. Students of the first batch were the only lucky ones to have this opportunity. 

It is also said that there were only a very few students in the first batch. Although, Candidates could get links for fellowship, research projects etc. Most of the professors are really helpful and supportive.

Read More: Nalanda University Placement

Nalanda University Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. Can the Applications be done in Offline Mode for NU?

Ans. No, the Applications cannot be done offline. All the Admission process should be done Online. Application forms can be filled on the official website of the University where the documents should be submitted online. Only the fees can be submitted Online or Offline.

Ques. If the Native Language of the Candidate is English, then is it compulsory to give English Proficiency Tests to get Admission in NU for Ph.D. program?

Ans. No, the Candidate need not give the English Proficiency Tests if his/her Native Language is English. But if the Candidate is from Non-English-Speaking Background, then he/she has to give the English Tests.

Ques. How can the Candidates reach Nalanda University?

Ans. The University is located at Rajgir, Nalanda – 803116, Bihar. It can be reachable by train (Patna-110 km and Gaya-78 km), by Air (Nearest Airport at Patna-115 km), by Road (Nalanda-12 km, Bihar Sharif-25 km, Patna-110km, Gaya-78 km, Pawapuri-38 km).

Ques. Do the Nalanda University provide residence to Ph.D. Candidates?

Ans. Nalanda University provides Residence to full time Candidates. However, the Candidates who have chosen the part time mode will not get the facility of residence. Hence, the University provides the residence to full time Ph.D. Candidates only.

Ques. What is the Application fee of Ph.D. Candidates in Nalanda University?

Ans. The Application fee for Ph.D. Candidates is as follows:
  • National Candidates: INR 500
  • International Candidates:USD 08

Application Fee can be paid through RTGS / NEFT.


Course Details

History

Total Fees

3,52,000
Duration4 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Ecology & Environmental Science

Total Fees

3,52,000
Duration4 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Philosophy

Total Fees

3,52,000
Duration4 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Buddhist Studies

Total Fees

3,52,000
Duration4 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Comparative Religion

Total Fees

3,52,000
Duration4 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Sustainable Development

Total Fees

3,52,000
Duration4 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus

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Answered Questions

Nalanda University: 8 answered questions

AB

Ambarish Bhattacharya

23 Jun 21

Most of the things we know about Nalanda University are from Tibetan traditions and preachings. There are many accounts about Nalanda by Hiuen Tsang and Yijing who preached Buddhism in China by adapting many texts from Nalanda University.

Apparently, there are four doxographies on Buddhist philosophies taught at Nalanda which are as follows.

  • Sarvastivada Vaibhasika (which is based on early orthodox Kashmiri Buddhist tradition)
  • Sarvastivada Sautrantika
  • Madhyamaka, the Mahayana philosophy of Nagarjuna
  • Chittamatra, the Mahayana philosophy of Asanga and Vasubandhu

Along with these, for major preachings, Nalanda also focused on Vedic learning which revolved around Vedic texts, rituals, Samkhya, and the Vedangas. Medicine, law, astronomy, city planning, linguistics, and reasoning were also part of their curriculum.

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Rupahi Bhowmik

05 Oct 21

Here are some mind-blowing facts about Nalanda University.

  • Nalanda University was established by Kumar Gupta. It is an ancient center for higher education that was once located in Bihar, India.
  • Nalanda University is the second oldest university in India right behind the University of Takshila. From around the 5th century CE up till the year 1197 CE, the university served the purpose of an educational and religious center.
  • It covered a total area of around 14 hectares in present-day Bihar.
  • Many scholars and students visited the university for educational purposes. Some of them were even from far away countries like Persia, Greece, Tibet, and China.
  • The library situated at Nalanda University is one of the oldest and the largest libraries in the world. 

Many historians claim that Mahatma Budha visited the university and took shelter there for a while due to which the university was also popularly known as the center of Buddhist education from the 5th century to the 12th century.

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Tahagata Roy

05 Oct 21

Taxila, also known as Takshashila, flourished in the kingdom of Gandhar from 600 BC to 500 AD.

  • This university taught 68 subjects and, according to ancient texts, the minimum entry age was 16.
  • At one point, it had 10,500 students from Babylon, Greece, Syria, and China.
  • Master teachers taught the Vedas, languages, grammar, philosophy, medicine, surgery, archery, politics, warfare, astronomy, accounts, commerce, documentation, music, dance, and other performing arts, futurology, the occult, and mystical sciences, and complex mathematical calculations.
  • The university's masters panel included legendary scholars such as Kautilya, Panini, Jivak, and Vishnu Sharma. As a result, the concept of a full-fledged university emerged in India.
  • During the 800 years that the university was in operation, it rose to prominence. Its campus was one mile long and half a mile wide. It also had 300 lecture halls with stone benches for seating, as well as laboratories and other facilities.
  • For astronomical research, the university, for example, had a towering observatory called the Ambudharaavlehi. It was home to a massive library known as Dharma Gunj, or the Mountain of Knowledge, which was housed in three buildings known as Ratna Sagar, Ratnodavi, and Ratnayanjak.
  • The entrance examination was extremely difficult, with only three out of every ten students passing it. Despite this obstacle, the Chinese traveler Hien Tsang wrote in his diary that Nalanda University had 10,000 students and 200 professors.

Nalanda University in modern-day Bihar was also a great university with a library that once housed 9 million books. It served as a hub of learning for scholars from all over Asia. Many Greek, Persian, and Chinese students attended classes at Nalanda. The university was destroyed in the 11th century by pillaging Muslim invaders who overran India.

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Gagan Mishra

22 Oct 21

NU is situated in an isolated town called Rajgir. It is renowned for its Buddhist history, hills, and hot springs. The campus of Nalanda University is settled near the railway station. It is set to complete its reconstruction by the end of this year. 

Currently, the University uses the Rajgir International Convention Center for its functioning. It is a splendid facility with an auditorium of various sizes, seminar rooms, an art gallery, a film theater, and a cafeteria.

There are 3 residential houses for students namely - Ajathshatru, Tathagat, and Maitri. There is a proficient academic staff which is thirty. Most of the cultural or gathering activities are organized in the Ajathshatru (boy’s hostel) which might be annoying sometimes because it is a hostel, not an auditorium.

If you are looking for financial aid, there might be negligible help, so think before you leap.

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Bhawna Roy

22 Oct 21

Nalanda University will have its campus completed by the end of 2021 and it is early to decide this prior to that.

  • The campus will have 7 schools, all for post-graduate and doctoral students, offering courses in science, philosophy, spirituality, and social sciences.
  • Despite the new appearance, NU has attracted over 1,000 applications from around the world from 40 different countries. However, only 15 students have been selected, including one each from Japan and Bhutan and the rest from India
  • Applications have been received from the US, Russia, England, Spain, Germany, Japan, Myanmar, Austria, and Sri Lanka, among others, as also from West Asian and Southeast Asian countries - such a huge variety of countries speaks of everything.

China, Singapore, and Australia had pledged millions of dollars for the project. Let's be optimistic and hope for the best future.

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Sudipta Roy

28 Oct 21

Nalanda University is currently operating from their interim campus at Rajgir, Bihar. The campus life is decent. NU also uses the Rajgir International Convention Center. It is a brilliant facility with auditoriums of different sizes, seminar rooms, a film theater, an art gallery, and a cafeteria. There are three residential houses for students at NU, i.e. Ajatshatru, Tathagat and Maitri. 

Shuttle services are available for NU community members from the interim campus to residential halls daily from 8:40 a.m to 9:15 p.m. Students can also travel to Patna and Gaya on specific days of each month via shuttle service. 

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Ankit Varma

28 Oct 21

Some of my friends graduated from Nalanda University. According to the university, it only focuses on diversifying the minds of students and not on jobs. In fact, Nalanda University doesn’t have a placement cell on any official placement help. 

However, the university conducts weekly seminars and they can broaden your network as well as knowledge. NU also offers internships to its students. The stipend varies depending on the position you are offered. Even with these job opportunities, the faculties can help you get placement opportunities via their network. 

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Snigdhanjan Gupta

29 Jul 22

In every industry, the Environmental department is an overhead, the requirement rate is very low. You will face problems finding jobs, after completing your M.Tech. 

If you are interested in the branch do a course in Environment Policy and Law, and you will be able to find job positions in legal branch to support company's moves. 

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