Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Nalanda University School of Ecology and Environment Studies/ School of Historical Studies Admission Notice 2015

Nalanda University
Rajgir, Dist: Nalanda
Pin - 803116, Bihar, India
Telephone: + 91- 611- 2255330


53, Lodi Estate,
Council for Social Development Building,
2nd Floor, New Delhi - 110003
Telephone: + 91- 11- 24622330


Applications invited for the second batch of post graduate programmes to commence in August 2015

PROGRAMMES OFFERED
In academic year 2015-16 the University offers Master’s degrees in the following two schools:

School of Historical Studies
The School of Historical Studies engages in a programme of rigorous enquiry into fundamental questions that address historical experiences within and beyond Asia.

School of Ecology and Environment Studies
The School embraces a broad range of academic pursuits from natural sciences to social sciences, in order to promote education and research on the interactions between the natural environment and human activities

Applications for first round of admissions commences on February 7, 2015
Last date for applications for first round of admissions is April 1, 2015


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 minimum of three years Bachelor’s degree is required.55% marks or equivalent from any reputed and recognised University.

For graduates from all other countries
A candidate shall be eligible for admission at Nalanda University, if he/she possesses a three year Under Graduate degree from a recognized university/institution If your institution uses the Grade Point Average (GPA) system you should normally have obtained or expect to obtain a GPA of at least 3.2 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).

ADMISSIONS 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 and considered by the admissions team.

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
Rigour of programme / education completed
Proficiency in English
Academic References
Written Statement of Purpose
Sample of graded written work
Applicants should ensure that information in respect of all of these requirements are provided.
Admission evaluation process
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed either in person or through Skype before an offer of admission is made.
Wherever there is a requirement for qualitative assessment, the decision of the Selection Committee in that regard shall be final and binding.
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.

For apply click here: https://nalanda.formistry.com/


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