Nalanda Open University (NOU) is a university at Patna in Bihar state, India. The University was established in March 1987 by an ordinance, promulgated by the Government of Bihar. It is the only university in Bihar providing education through distance and open education. With a vision of providing education to those who have been deprived of formal education, it follows the norms of flexibility with respect to eligibility, admission and course structure. Nalanda Open University has 28 study centres around Bihar and Jharkhand in cities like Jamshedpur and Ranchi and in important towns like Katihar and small towns like Bettiah, catering to the educational needs of every section of the society.
Nalanda Open University
The aim of the university is to provide educational opportunities to those students who are unable to take formal education and willing to upgrade their educational qualification and acquire knowledge in the various field of learning.
Programmes Offered in NOU
Nalanda Open University offers 5 different programmes for the students. Students can apply for only one course during the admission. No students will be allowed for the dual courses. Check the list of the programmes offered in the University for higher education.
- Post Graduate
- Post Graduate Diploma
- Under Graduate
- Intermediate
- Certificate
Schools At NOU
Currently, there are 10 schools operating under Nalanda Open University. Check the name of Schools operating and courses offered.
| School Name | Courses offered |
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| School of Computer Education and Information Technology |
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| School of Economics, Commerce and Management |
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| School of Health and Environmental Science |
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| School of Indian and Foreign Languages |
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| School of Indology |
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| School of Journalism and Mass Communication |
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| School of Library and Information Science |
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| School of Pure and Agriculture Science |
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| School of Sciences |
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| School of Teachers Education |
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Eligibility Criteria Of NOU Course Wise
Students seeking admission in NOU must fulfil eligibility criteria for admission to various courses. Check the eligibility criteria.
| Course | Eligibility | Duration of Course |
| Ph.D. (program is suspended till further order) | Post Graduate in Relevant Area* | |
| Master’s Degree in Arts | Bachelor or equivalent degree in any subject | 2 years |
| Master’s Degree in Science | Bachelor or equivalent degree in Science subject | 2 years |
| MLIS | BLIS | 1 years |
| MJMC | Completed bachelor degree or equivalent degree in any subject or PGDJMC | 2 years |
| MCA |
| 3 years |
| Master’s Degree in Commerce | Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce | 2 year |
| P.G. Diploma Courses | Bachelor degree or equivalent* | 1 year |
| B.Ed Diploma Courses | Bachelor degree in Commerce | 2 years |
| BLIS | Completed Bachelor Degree or equivalent* | 1 year |
| Bachelor Degree in Arts | Passed intermediate in any stream | 3 years |
| Bachelor Degree in Science | Passed intermediate in Science stream | 3 year |
| Bachelor’s Degree Course (B.Com) | Passed intermediate in Commerce stream | 3 year |
| BCA |
| 3 years |
| Intermediate | Qualified in class 10 exam or equivalent exam | 2 years |
| Certificate Courses | Qualified in Matriculation or Intermediate as per requirement of each programme | 9 / 6 Months |
* Conditions Apply
Note: Degree and certificate will be considered as equivalent which has been recognized as such by the Academic Council of the Nalanda Open University.
Fee Structure Of NOU
Students applying for the admission to the various programme offered in Nalanda Open University (NOU) can check the Fee structure according to the courses.
| Course Name | Fee (Per year) in Rs. |
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| Post Graduate Degree Programmes | |
| (A). Arts Stream | |
| M.A. in (All courses) | Rs.3600/- |
| (B). Science Stream | |
| M.Sc. in All courses | Rs.3600/- |
| (C). Commerce Stream | |
| M.Com | Rs.3600/- |
| (D). Media Stream | |
| MJMC | Rs.4000/- |
| (E). Computer Science Stream | |
| MCA | Rs.10,000/- |
| (F).Library Science Stream | |
| MLIS | Rs.8000/- |
| Post Graduate Diploma Programmes | |
| Post Graduate Diploma in (All offered courses) | Rs.4400/- |
| Teacher Training Programme | |
| Bachelor of Education | Rs.20,000/- |
| Library and Information Science Programme | |
| BLIS | Rs.5500/- |
| Graduate Degree Programmes | |
| (A). Arts Stream | |
| B.A. Honours (Economics, Education, Geography, Hindi, History) | Rs.2400/- |
| B.A. Honours (Journalism & Mass Communication) | Rs.2400/- |
| B.A. Honours (Pol. Science and Psychology) | Rs.2400/- |
| B.A. Honours (Public Administration ) | Rs.2400/- |
| B.A Honours (Sociology, Social Work, Tourism, Home Science and Statistics) | Rs.2400/- |
| (B). Science Stream | |
| B.Sc. Honours ( Botany, Chemistry, Geography, and Mathematics) | Rs.2400/- |
| B.Sc. Honours (Physics, Zoology, Home Science, and Statistics) | Rs.2400/- |
| (C). Commerce Stream | |
| B.Com | Rs.2400/- |
| BBA | Rs.6000/- |
| Computer Education Programme | |
| Bachelor In Computer Application (BCA) | Rs.6000/- |
| Intermediate Programme | |
| Intermediate of Arts | Rs.1875/- |
| Intermediate of Commerce | Rs.1875/- |
| Intermediate of Science | Rs.1875/- |
| Certificate Programmes | |
| Agriculture Certificate Courses (All courses) | Rs.1325/- |
| Child and Women Related Certificate Courses (All courses) | Rs.1325/- |
| Health and Environment Related Certificate Course (All Courses) | Rs.1325/- |
| Para Medical (All course) | Rs.5000/- |
| Language-Based Certificate Courses (All courses) | Rs.1325/- |
| Religion-Based Certificate Courses (All courses) | Rs.1325/- |
| Computer Based and Miscellaneous Certificate Courses | |
| Certificate in Information Technology | Rs.1325/- |
| Certificate of Home Usages of Computers | Rs.1325/- |
| Certificate in Disaster Management | Rs.1325/- |
| Certificate in Indian Constitution & Panchayati Raj | Rs.1325/- |
| Certificate in Insurance Services | Rs.1325/- |
| Certificate in library & Information Science | Rs.1325/- |
| CISCO CCNA (Routing & Switching) | Rs.10,000/- |
| Certificate in Interior Decoration | Rs.5000/- |
| Certificate in Artificial Insemination Minor Veterinary Services | Rs.6000/- |
| Certificate in Hindi English Translation | Rs.1325/- |
Note: 25% fee concession to women seeking admission in any course.
NOU Study Centre
Nalanda Open University has a large network of 144 study centre spread across Bihar including old study centres and new study centres. There are 55 old study centres and 89 new study centres. Click the link provided below to check the list of NOEU study centres.
- Click here to check the list of NOU Study Centre.
