Students from any stream i.e Humanities/Sciences/Engineering/Management/Law etc. can apply for any programme, however students may not apply for more than two programmes.

Self-Introduction/Bio-Note Statement (Not more than 250 words)

Statement of Purpose (SoP)

• Why do you want to study at Nalanda University (100 words)
• The reasons for choosing the programme (300 – 500 words)

Proof of English proficiency is required for students coming from non English speaking countries/medium:

• TOEFL/IELTS or any other standard certification in English

*The candidate having full-time degree-level course, entirely taught and assessed in English need not submit any certificate

For MBA in Sustainable Development and Management (in addition to the above criteria)

• For Indian students, a minimum score of 70 percentile in CAT or XAT or MAT is required.
• For international students, a minimum credit score/GPA at Undergraduate level to be 3.0/4.0 GPA or equivalent GPA or relevant GMAT score
• For Working Executives
• Minimum 5 years of working experience
• No Objection Certificate is required from employer for working executives/sponsored candidates/ candidates on sabbatical/candidates recommended by PSUs/GOI Departments.
• CAT/XAT/MAT score will not be applicable.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria for PhD Level Admission at Nalanda University for Indian and International Students

For full time students it’s a fully residential programme, with a stipend of 35000 INR per month

• Nalanda University offers 4 year doctoral programme for national and international students
• For full time students, it’s a fully residential programme
• For part-time students, residence will not be provided (baring contact programmes / workshops for a period of not exceeding more than seven days)

Essential Eligibility Criteria:

1. Applicant 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).
2. Applicant to submit a Letter of Self Introduction, and 2 Letters of Recommendation/ References.
3. Applicant to submit a Statement of Purpose (SoP) (The SoP should clearly state the reason for opting the course/programme and choosing Nalanda University)
4. Applicant to submit a detailed Research Proposal (which will be put through plagiarism check)
5. Applicant to submit evidence of any research such as writing samples or published papers (at least 2 to 3).
6. International applicants have to submit a language proficiency proof such as:
   • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
   • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
   • Any other standard English test on international platform
   • Or, completed a full-time degree-level course taught and assessed entirely in English

Eligibility Criteria for Employed Applicants (Part-time):

1. Applicant 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).
2. Applicant must have a minimum of 8-10 years of work experience.
3. Applicant to submit a Letter of Self Introduction, and 2 Letters of Recommendation/ References
4. Applicant to submit a Statement of Purpose (SoP) (The SoP should clearly state the reason for opting the course/programme and choosing Nalanda University)
5. Applicant to submit a detailed Research Proposal (which will be put through plagiarism check)
6. Applicant to submit evidence of any research such as writing samples or published papers (at least 2 to 3).
7. Application should be forwarded through proper channel along with a NOC from the present employer
8. International applicants have to submit language proficiency proof such as:
   • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
   • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
   • Any other standard English test on international platform
   • Or, completed a full-time degree-level course taught and assessed entirely in English