NALANDA
UNIVERSITY
Rajgir, Dist:
Nalanda
Pin - 803116,
Bihar, India
Post Graduate
Admissions-2014
APPLY ONLINE: https://nalanda.formistry.com/
Nalanda
is the oldest centre of higher learning worldwide, a byword for international
harmony, peace and tolerance.
Now
a new global university combining ancient thought with modern scientific
learning.
Programmes
Offered
The
University will begin its formal academic programme with offering Master’s degrees in the following two schools in the
Academic Year 2014-2015:
School of
Historical Studies
School of
Ecology and Environment Studies
Last
date for Submission June 30, 2014
School of
Historical Studies
The
School of Historical Studies will develop strong world and Asian history
programmes. The School is uniquely poised to study the histories of different
Asian and non-Asian regions. Students in the School of Historical Studies shall
acquire a broad knowledge of global history, with specialisation in comparative
or trans regional history.
All
programmes at the School shall emphasise collaborative research, language
training particularly in classical languages.
Those
specialising in archaeology or art history will have the opportunity to study
the sites at Nalanda and its vicinity. The art history programme shall include
the study of cross-cultural influences and adaption, comparative analysis of
Asian and European arts and the architectural traditions of various regions and
religions.
The
School of Historical Studies will develop and apply a multidisciplinary
approach to the modern study of history.
The
key focus areas of the School are: Global History, Asian Connections,
Archaeology, Art History, Economic History.
School of
Ecology and Environmental Studies
The
aim of the School of Ecology and Environment Studies is to foster research into
local, regional and global environment issues adopting, pedagogically, a
concentric circle approach from life in the campus to life in the biosphere.
The Nalanda model of sustainable and inclusive development will have roots in
local traditions while creating linkages between the past and present systems
of knowledge. Interactions will be through collaborative projects,
university-level tie-ups and student exchanges. Life on campus will be where
lived philosophy meets taught philosophy. Nalanda University will be a
“live-laboratory” for research and innovation in ecology and environment
studies, co-creating knowledge to benefit the local communities. Consequently,
interdisciplinary research and teaching form the core of the School. Hence, the
School’s problem-solving approach will require collaboration and training from
diverse fields spanning basic sciences, social sciences and the humanities.
The
key focus areas of the School are: Human Ecology, Hydrology, Disaster
Management, Agriculture and Food, Climate Change, Energy Studies.
Structure of the
Academic Programme
The
academic year at Nalanda will be divided in two semesters each of sixteen weeks
duration.
Students
will be required to be in residence for the duration of their Master’s Degree.
All
Master’s students will be expected to take four courses per semester and secure
a minimum specified grade in each course to qualify for the degree.
The
courses will comprise a mix of core and elective curriculum. There may also be
some pass/ fail course which are mandatory.
All
students are required to write a thesis in the second year of their two year
Master’s Degree. Writing of the Master’s Thesis is mandatory.
Fees and Costs
Tuition
Fees Per Annum (Academic Year 2014-2015)
Rs. 3,00,000/- (Rupees three lakhs only).
Other
fees and administrative charges: Rs. 75,000 approximately.
In
addition there will be costs related to
board and lodging.
Eligibility
Criteria
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
first class degree i.e. 60% from any Central University or 65% marks for
applicants from other institutions.
A
minimum of three years Bachelor’s degree is required.
For graduates
from all other countries
If
your institution uses the Grade Point Average (GPA) system you should normally
have obtained or expect to obtain a GPA of at least 3.5 or above on a 4 point
scale.
English
Proficiency: A requirement for all candidates
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)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.
Each
completed application will be considered by the admissions team.
Only
applications that are complete in all respects will be evaluated.
Aspects
that will be considered in evaluation of applications
Any
offer of a place in the Nalanda University Graduate Program will depend on:
Academic
qualifications and relevant professional or other experience if appropriate Suitability
for the school / course. Rigour of program / education completed. Proficiency
in English. Academic References. Written Statement of Purpose. Sample of graded
written work.
Applicants
should ensure that all of these requirements are provided.
Admission
evaluation process
Candidates
will be shortlisted and such candidates will be interviewed by means such as
Skype before the offer of admission is made.
Candidates
offered admission must send their acceptance within the time specified.
The
University will have a wait list and it will be their 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.
Admission
Timelines
The
following are dates to be remembered during the admission process
Admissions
Open May 19, 2014, 9 am. IST
Application
Window May 19, 2014 to June 30, 2014
Application
last date June 30, 2014, 5 pm. IST
Offer
of Admission July 8, 2014
Acceptance
by selected candidates July 14, 2014
Submission
of final transcripts within a
week of acceptance of offer
*The
closure date may be advanced at the discretion of the University.
For
more details: http://nalandauniv.edu.in/index.html
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