Nalanda Open University Admission 2023-24 NOU Application Form, Courses

Nalanda Open University established in the year 1987. It is an Open University located in Patna, Bihar recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC). Through Nalanda Open University Admission 2023, the university offers various UG, PG, diploma, and research level courses as given below. Admissions to all undergraduate, post-graduate, and PG Diploma courses are merit-based. For Ph.D., candidates must pass the entrance test conducted by the University. Nalanda Open University Admission 2023 process is offline and the admission form can be procured from the official website/ Institute/ Official Centers of the University. Candidates can get detailed information about Nalanda Open University Admission 2023 in the article below with also the exam pattern and counseling details.

Courses Offered

UG Courses

• B.Ed.: Education
• B.Lib.: Library and Information Science
• B.A. (Hons.): Economics, Education, Geography, Sociology, Social Work, Hindi, History, Journalism & Mass Communication, Pol. Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Tourism, Home Science, Statistics
• B.Sc.: Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Home Science, Geography, Mathematics, Statistics
• B.Com.: Commerce
• BBA: Business Administration
• BCA: Computer Applications

PG Courses

• M.A.: Bhojpuri, Magahi, Maithili, Political Science, Psychology, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Geography, Hindi, History, Sociology, Public Administration, Rural Development, Sanskrit, Urdu, English
• M.Sc.: Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Geography, Physics
• M.Com.: Commerce
• MJMC: Journalism and Mass Communication
• MCA: Computer Applications
• M.Lib.: Library and Information Science

Other Courses

• Intermediate Courses: Arts, Commerce, Science
• PG Diploma Courses: Marketing Management, Financial Management, Information & Public Relations, Hindi English Translation, Journalism and Mass Communication, Yogic Studies
• Ph.D. Courses: Education, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Urdu, Commerce, Botany, Economics, Geography, History, Hindi, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology

Nalanda Open University Admission 2023 Dates

For Intermediate
Admission starts from	1st week of April
Admission ends on	4th week of April
For Under Graduate
Admission starts from	1st week of September
Admission ends on	2nd week of October
For Post Graduate
Admission starts from	1st week of September
Admission ends on	2nd week of October
For PG Diploma
Admission starts from	1st week of September
Admission ends on	2nd week of October

Nalanda Open University Admission 2023 Details

The admission form can also be requested through post by making a payment of INR 450 through Demand Draft. Admission forms can also be obtained from the University campuses by making a payment of INR 400 in cash. Take a printout and fill up the application form. The applicant should send/ submit the form in person to the official address. The form should be sent along with the Demand Draft of Rs. 400 drawn in name of “Nalanda Open University, Payable at Patna”. On the backside of the Demand Draft, mention the Name of the applicant, Contact Number, admission form number, and the name of the course he has applied for. The application form will be processed within the stipulated time, once it is submitted. Students will be intimated to visit the college campus for the Entrance Test (for Ph.D.)/ Final Admission formalities. Students should be present along with the documents (Original) and Stipulated admission fees are given below.

Eligibility Criteria

For UG Courses

• B.Ed.: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 45% marks in aggregate and 2 years of teaching experience.
• B.Lib.: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• B.A. (Hons.): 10+2 in any stream.
• B.Sc.: 10+2 in Science stream.
• B.Com. and BBA: 10+2 in any stream.
• BCA: 10+2 with Mathematics as a subject OR I.A with Certificate in Computing.

For PG Courses

• M.Sc.: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• M.A.: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any subject. M.A.: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any subject.
• M.Com.: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce stream.
• MJMC: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any subject OR Post-Graduate Diploma in JMC.
• MCA: BCA/ B.Sc. (in Computer Science) OR Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics as a subject.
• M.Lib.: B.Lib.

Other Courses

• For Intermediate courses: 10th Pass.
• For PG Diploma: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• For Ph.D. Courses: Ph.D.: Master’s Degree or M.Phil. with at least 55% marks.

Admission Process

• For Intermediate: Admissions to Intermediate programs are based on merit.
• For UG Courses: Selection of the candidates to B.Lis., B.Ed., B.A. (Hons.), B.Sc., B.Com., BBA and BCA courses are purely based on Merit.
• For PG Courses: Selection of the candidates to M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., MJMC, MCA, M.Lis. courses are purely based on Merit.
• PG Diploma: Admissions to PG Diploma programs are based on merit.
• For Ph.D.: The final selection of the candidates will be based on Entrance Test conducted by the University.
• Female candidates get a 25% concession in admission fees.

Documents required during Admission

• 10th and 10+2-mark sheet along with the passing certificate.
• UG Degree Mark Sheet.
• PG Degree Mark Sheet.
• Migration and Character Certificate.
• 3 self-addressed envelop of size 10×4.5 inch each.
• 3 stamp-sized Photographs.
• Caste Certificate.
• Medical Certificate.

Nalanda Open University Admission 2023 Duration of the courses

PhD	2 Years
Master’s Degree	2 Years
Master of Library and Information Science	1 Year
Master Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication	3 Years
MCA	3 Years
P.G. Diploma Courses	1 Year
B.Ed Courses	2 Years
BLIS	1 Year
Bachelor’s Degree	3 Years
BCA	3 Years
BBA	3 Years
Intermediate	2 Years
Certificate Courses	9/6 Months