Nalanda Open University, Patna
Nalanda Open University, Patna is a government institution in Nalanda, Bihar, established in 1987. Distance and online programmes. Most courses have no entrance test: admission is on eligibility, through the university's online form.
Key facts
- Location
- Nalanda, Bihar
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 1987
- Main entrance
- No entrance test for most courses
- AISHE code
- U-0071
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
- Eligibility
- Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
- Approval to check
- An open university: distance and online programmes need UGC-DEB recognition; programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Open University
- Area
- Rural
- Before you apply
- UGC-DEB recognition for the programme and its mode (distance or online).
- Official website
- nou.ac.in
Questions about Nalanda Open University, Patna
How do I get admission to Nalanda Open University, Patna?
Distance and online programmes. Most courses have no entrance test: admission is on eligibility, through the university's online form.
Does Nalanda Open University, Patna have an entrance exam?
Nalanda Open University, Patna admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Distance and online programmes. Most courses have no entrance test: admission is on eligibility, through the university's online form.
Is Nalanda Open University, Patna a government or private institution?
Nalanda Open University, Patna is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Nalanda Open University, Patna?
Nalanda Open University, Patna is in Nalanda, Bihar, India.
When was Nalanda Open University, Patna established?
Nalanda Open University, Patna was established in 1987.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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