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In Bihar, Nalanda Open University is the only University that has adopted the method of distance education. In 1987, the Government of Bihar passed an ordinance which led to the establishment of the educational institution. Named after the renowned Nalanda University, its aim is to impart education to the people who do not have the time to attend school or colleges on a regular basis, the housewives, the elderlies, people who belong to economically weaker section of the society.

It offers undergraduate degrees both in arts and science subjects, and Ph.D. programmes. Beside these it offers postgraduate programmes in the following subjects- Political Science, Urdu, Physics, Zoology, Economics, Sanskrit, Botany. The University also provides several certificate and post graduate diploma courses.

Nalanda Open University Admission/How to get here

Anyone taking admission to certificate courses should have passed the matriculation exam. For postgraduate programmes, the eligibility is a bachelor’s degree. While a candidate who is attempting to secure admission in any of the Ph.D. programmes should have a master’s degree. The admission form of the university can be acquired through a draft of rupees 450 which is available at the sales counter. It can also be taken by sending a draft of rupees 400, to the Nalanda Open University.

Important FAQs regarding Nalanda Open University

Q. Are the degrees offered valuable?

A. Yes, the degrees offered here are valuable and valid all over India for both government and private Jobs. Nalanda Open University is recognized by the Distance Education Council (DEC) and UGC affiliated and is a degree college.

Q. How many centers does Nalanda Open University have?

A. Nalanda Open University has around 89 study centers all over Bihar.

Q. Where is the new campus being constructed?

A. A new campus is under construction at Rajgir, Nalanda. The campus is spread over 40 acres area and is expected to be completed by August 2020. The campus is around 40 acres in area with building.

Q. How is Nalanda Open University?

A. The university is a good place for students who want to continue with their higher education and are doing a job or a business simultaneously. Every courses is certified by government of India.

Q. Who destroyed Nalanda Open University?

A. Nalanda Open University was damaged in the year 1193 AD, by the Muslim Army led by the Turkish leader Bakhtiyar Khilji.