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Admissions open for the M.A./ M.Sc/M.B.A programme - Last date for admission extended till May 15, 2025. For the New Students of Batch of 2024-2026. (Click Here) Thanks a million Hon'ble PM Modiji. We are grateful, blessed and thoroughly encouraged. Hon'ble PM's address champions 'Nalanda spirit'. (Click Here) Special mention of Nalanda University by the Hon'ble Finance Minister in the budget speech (Click Here) Quotes of Hon'ble Prime Minister's Speech Hon'ble Prime Minister of India inaugurated Nalanda University Campus in Bihar (Click Here) Programmes soon to be offered

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During the first millennium CE, India was not only the world’s richest economy, it was also a seat of learning like no other on the face of the earth. And at the head and summit of it all crowned the ancient Nalanda. It’s remains bear witness to its glorious past when for eight centuries, spanning from 5th to 12th CE, it attracted scholars and students from around the world. Those scholars and students took the wisdom acquired herein and spread it to different corners of the world. At its zenith, serving as a residential campus, the ancient Nalanda is said to have...

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Interim Vice Chancellor's Desk

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Indian firmament has remained bright with luminaries since the earliest times of the Vedic seers and sages; and once the “light of Asia” dawned, destiny scribed Nalanda to foster the rekindled land of enlightenment. No wonder, ‘lustre’ is a characteristic of the soil of Bihar. Fabled paras — “the philosopher’s stone”— one which changes the baser metals into glittering gold by its touch, could be another metaphor for the ancient Indian centres of learning. Thus, anybody who passed through the gates of ancient Nalanda, emerged lustrous.

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    Nalanda University was the first ancient school in the world. First time, I felt blessed to study at Nalanda University When I arrived, I always received the wholehearted help of all professors. They helped me to improve my language and understanding on the treasures of knowledge in India Buddhism and other contemporary religion.

    Ngan Do Thi Kim, Country : Vietnam

    Studied SBSPCR (2019-2021)

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    Studying at Nalanda University was great for me. I was impressed by the professionalism and the commitment of the teachers, I developed the much required skills that’s helped me in my forestry job. The 'Students Affairs' was very closed to us to respond to our needs. I learnt more about India's culture and also practice Yoga.

    Kouame Yao-Bah Romeo, Country : Ivory Coast,

    SEES (2018-2020)

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    I dedicate all of my time to study to deepen my knowledge on Buddhism as well as other Indian traditions and learned a lot at Nalanda University. Due to its diverse approach, the students can have a large picture of various Indian philosophical schools and religion. I am grateful to ICCR scholarship. for funding my studies at Nalanda University.

    Huynh Cao Nhut Quang, Country : Vietnam

    SBSPCR (2019 -2021)

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    Really appreciated and grateful. I am so happy when I lived and studied in a great academic environment at Nalanda University.

    Pham Phuoc Quy, Country: Vietnam

    SBSPCR (2018-2020)

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    There are a lot of students came from many country all over the world. All the professors are very kind and helpful. Lots of places related to Buddhism are there, I had a wonderful experience studying at Nalanda University.

    Hoa Truong Ngoc, Country: Vietnam

    SBSPCR (2019-2021)

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Interdisciplinarity is at the core of the Nalanda Curriculum. Our programmes are designed to encourage experiential learning, promote original research and develop innovative ideas

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This university can be a place for meeting of minds from the national and international arena to do research on unity of minds with focus on philosophy linking science, technologies, economy and spirituality with reference to ancient and modern thinking. The focus of this university can be the evolution of world, free from crime, terrorism and war. Above all this institute will engage in research in the role of human values and ethics for universal development and peace. This university should work for creation of enlightened citizens.

President APJ Abdul Kalam, Address at the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Patna: 28.3.2006

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