Admission Announcement in Nalanda University for Session 2016-17
The University follows Rolling Admissions. Nalanda University evaluate the Applications as they arrive, by shortlisting and interviewing the candidates at regular intervals. The seats are limited and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Early applications help in securing the seat in the School of choice, accommodation of choice as well as financial assistance from University.To avoid disappointment on any of these fronts it is advisable to apply for admissions at the earliest.Graduate studies in Nalanda University is intense and intellectually demanding. Applicants should be prepared to immerse themselves in a rigorous academic schedule that involves both classroom and field work.
Programmes Offered for the Academic Session 2016-17
The University offers Master’s degrees in three schools presently- The School of Historical Studies, The School of Ecology and Environment Studies and the School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions
Masters Programme in the School of Historical Studies
The School offers an M.A degree that focuses on global and comparative history. It also offers internationally competitive programs in Asian and world history, Students in the School of Historical Studies will gain an incisive understanding of comparative and trans-regional history. They will also acquire knowledge of global history through a rigorous engagement in methodological and theoretical perspectives critical for multidisciplinary historical research.
Masters Programmes in the School of Ecology and Environment Studies
The School offers two-year MA and MSc degrees based on the student’s undergraduate degree. The course is designed for students coming from disparate backgrounds in social science, humanities, engineering, and natural sciences. They are required to complete a thesis at the end of the second year to obtain the degree. Students are required to be in residence at Rajgir for the duration of their Master’s Degree.
Masters Programme in the School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions
The School will offer an M.A. Degree that focuses on academic studies of Buddhist and other religious traditions with a scholastic rigour. The School will look at Buddhist traditions in their wider socio-historical- cultural contexts. Apart from giving emphasis in Buddhism the School focuses on broad aspects like: Methodology and theory which establishes Religious Studies as discipline in it’s in own right.
Eligibility Criteria for Graduate Admissions
Graduate work in Nalanda is multidisciplinary, intense and intellectually demanding. The University has high academic standards and each School has specific requirements. The requirements specified below are the minimum necessary for graduate admission to the University. Higher academic or language requirements may be specified by each School.
You are normally expected to hold or to have achieved the following:
For Indian students:
A minimum of three years Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) is required.In Bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have secured 55% marks from any Indian University recognized by UGC/AICTE
For under-graduates from all other countries:
A Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 15 years of prior studies i.e. in 10+2+3 pattern with a GPA of at least 2.2 or above on a 4 point scale or equivalent grade if other grade point scale is used.
For all Applicants: Proficiency in English Language:
The University requires all applicants to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English language, as all courses will be conducted in English. Adherence to this requirement is strict. Students must be able to demonstrate that they are able to communicate in English at a level suitable to the Graduate Programs.Any one of the following will be accepted as evidence of competence in English:
• For graduates from non-Indian universities, scores of one of the accepted English Language tests (TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, PTE, STEP).
• In absence of such score, a certificate from the qualifying University/Institution stating that the medium of undergraduate study of the candidate had been English.
• Indian students must have completed their undergraduate education in English as the medium of instruction and examination. (A certificate to this effect is needed).
Admission Process
The entire application process for admissions is paperless and online in keeping with the University’s commitment to sustainability.
• Only applications that are complete in all respects will be evaluated
• Candidate has to pay an application fees of INR 500/- while filling up the Application Form.
Admission at Nalanda University is a two tier process:
Any offer of a place in the Nalanda University Graduate Program will depend on:
• Screening/shortlisting of Application Forms:
o Preliminary shortlisting based on eligibility, academic performance, and completeness of the Application form.
o Final shortlisting based on qualitative aspects like SoP, referee’s recommendation, written work etc.
• Personal Interview by the Candidate.
Screening/shortlisting of Application Forms:
It is not mandatory that all the applicants, who have filled the Application Forms, would be invited for an interview. All the completely filled in application forms, would primarily be screened for their correctness and adherence to specified regulations and passed on to a select committee comprising of nominees of Vice Chancellor. The application without proper academic/professional references from the referees, specified by the candidate in the Application Form will not be accepted.
For the short listing of Application Forms, the committee members will evaluate the candidates on the basis of certain parameters, such as academics, statement of purpose, graded written work etc., furnished by the Applicant.
Personal Interview:
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by means of video conferencing using Skype before the offer of admission is made. These candidates will be sent intimation about the schedule of the interview on his/her email.
The interview on skype will be conducted by a panel comprising of not less than two members, who are nominated by Vice Chancellor. The final short listing from interview session will be done on the parameters like communication skills, confidence level of applicant, general awareness, subject interest etc
All the candidates must take note of the following points:
• The final offer will be sent on the email of the candidate.
• Candidates offered admission must send their acceptance within the time specified.
• The University will have a wait list and it will be the University’s discretion to use it or not.
• Wherever there is a requirement for qualitative assessment, the decision of the Selection Committee in that regard shall be final and binding.
• The admission process at Nalanda University is need blind – it is based solely on the merit of the applicant.
• Only those students, to whom an offer of admission is finally made, may be considered for any financial aid, if available.
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