Nalanda University
Nalanda University is a government institution in Nalanda, Bihar, established in 2010. Most undergraduate courses through CUET-UG and postgraduate courses through CUET-PG (NTA); professional courses through JEE Main, NEET-UG or the university's tests; PhD through NET or the university's entrance.
Key facts
- Location
- Nalanda, Bihar
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 2010
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- AISHE code
- U-0710
- 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
- A central university under an Act of Parliament (on UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- Central University
- Area
- Rural
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Official website
- nalandauniv.edu.in
Entrance exams Nalanda University accepts
Questions about Nalanda University
How do I get admission to Nalanda University?
Most undergraduate courses through CUET-UG and postgraduate courses through CUET-PG (NTA); professional courses through JEE Main, NEET-UG or the university's tests; PhD through NET or the university's entrance.
Which entrance exams does Nalanda University accept?
Nalanda University uses CUET-UG, CUET-PG, JEE Main and NEET-UG, depending on the programme. Most undergraduate courses through CUET-UG and postgraduate courses through CUET-PG (NTA); professional courses through JEE Main, NEET-UG or the university's tests; PhD through NET or the university's entrance.
Is Nalanda University a government or private institution?
Nalanda University is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Nalanda University?
Nalanda University is in Nalanda, Bihar, India.
When was Nalanda University established?
Nalanda University was established in 2010.
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 Spotted something out of date?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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