Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda

Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda is a government institution in Nalanda, Bihar, established in 1951. Through the university's own national-level test for many courses (or JEE Main, CUET or CAT scores); MBBS/BDS through NEET-UG and MCC counselling for deemed universities.

  • Main entrance University's own test
  • Type Government
  • Location Nalanda, Bihar
  • Established 1951

Key facts

Type
Government: Multi-disciplinary university
Established
1951
Main entrance
University's own test
AISHE code
U-0073
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 deemed-to-be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act (check UGC's list; off-campus centres need UGC approval); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
Institution type
Deemed University
Area
Rural
PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
Before you apply
That the university is on UGC's list and the programme has AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI or INC approval where needed; NAAC grade, NIRF rank, total fees and placements. 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
nnm.ac.in

Entrance exams Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda accepts

  • JEE MainB.Tech at NITs, IIITs and state colleges; the first step to the IITs
  • CATMBA at the IIMs and other leading B-schools
  • NEET-UGMBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses everywhere in India

Questions about Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda

How do I get admission to Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda?

Through the university's own national-level test for many courses (or JEE Main, CUET or CAT scores); MBBS/BDS through NEET-UG and MCC counselling for deemed universities.

Which entrance exams does Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda accept?

Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda uses JEE Main, CAT and NEET-UG, depending on the programme. Through the university's own national-level test for many courses (or JEE Main, CUET or CAT scores); MBBS/BDS through NEET-UG and MCC counselling for deemed universities.

Is Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda a government or private institution?

Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).

Where is Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda?

Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda is in Nalanda, Bihar, India.

When was Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda established?

Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda was established in 1951.

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