Nalanda Open University

Nalanda Open University is unique and one of its kind as it is the only university in the state of Bihar that is offering a distance learning study program to students. It is one of the most highly prestigious universities. This institute was established in the year 1987 by an ordinance. Later the Bihar Legislature Nalanda Open University Act of 1995 was passed. This helped the University to get into the direct authority of the new Act. 

The name of the University “Nalanda”, is taken from one of the famous Ancient Indian University that is Nalanda University. The University's main office is located in Patna, Bihar. Currently, the University is recognized by many organizations like DEC(Distance Education Council), the University Grants Commission, (UGC), Ministry of Human Resource & Development, Government of India.

The University provides better educational opportunities through different modes of education like correspondence mode. The University is spread over an area of 60,000 sq feet that is an examination center for more than 1000 students, has a state library that has 50,000 different titles, a computer lab of more than 300 computers, and a modern infrastructure.

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The University removes hindrances for the students by being flexible in eligibility matters. This institute is very beneficial, especially for some specific categories of students, like housewives, elderly people, in-service personnel, and people residing in rural areas, who are socially discriminated people, and many more. They offer both, conventional as well as vocational courses in UG, PG, and other diploma courses. It is creating awareness regarding self-sufficiency, and providing all types of courses related to rural, design learning material, agricultural, commercial, and industrial needs. 

The University is helping to uplift society by creating a better learning environment. This institute has 10 schools in total that are School of Computer Education and Information Technology, the School of Economics, Commerce, and Management, the School of Indian and Foreign Languages, the School of Health and Environmental Science, the School of Indology, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and the School of Pure and Agricultural Sciences, School of Social Sciences. 

Courses offered by Nalanda Open University

Master of Computer Application (MCA)	M. A. in History
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)	B. A. (Hons.) in History
Certificate Course in Information Technology (CIT)	B. A. (Hons.) in Tourism
Short Certificate course in Home Usages of Computers	Certificate Course in Buddhist Studies
Certificate in Computer Network Administration– (Discovery)	Certificate Course in Christian Studies
Certificate in Computer Network Administration– (Exploration)	Certificate Course in Hindu Studies
Master of Commerce	Certificate Course in Islamic Studies
M. A. in Economics	Certificate Course in Jain Studies
Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Management	Certificate Course in Sikh Studies
Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management	Master in Journalism and Mass Communication
Bachelor of Commerce	Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA)	Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication
B. A.(Hons.) in Economics	Master of Library and Information Science
Intermediate of Commerce	Bachelor of Library and Information Science
Certificate Course in Disaster Management	Certificate course in Library and Information Science
Certificate Course in Insurance Services	M. Sc. in Botany
M.A./M.Sc. in Environmental Science	M.Sc. in Chemistry
P. G. Diploma in Yogic Studies	M.Sc. in Geography
Certificate course in Basic Medical Assistance and Nursing	M. Sc. in Mathematics
Certificate course in Child Psychology and Guidance	M. Sc. in Physics
Certificate course in Clinical Dental Technique	M. Sc. in Zoology
Certificate course in Dental and Oral Hygiene	B. Sc. (Hons.) in Botany
Certificate course in Dental Mechanics	B. Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry
Certificate course in ECG Technique	B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geography
Certificate course in Environmental Studies	B. Sc. (Hons.) in Home Science
Certificate course in Food and Nutrition	B. Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics
Certificate course in Health and Environment	B. Sc. (Hons.) in Physics
Certificate course in Nutrition and Child Care	B. Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology
Certificate course in Medical Laboratory Technique	Certificate course in Bio-fertilizer Production
Certificate course in HIV and Family Education	Certificate course in Floriculture Technology
Certificate course in Operation Theatre Assistantship	Certificate course in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Certificate course in Optometry and Ophthalmic Assistantship	Certificate course in Soil Health Management
Certificate course in Physiotherapy and Yoga-therapy	M. A. in Geography
Certificate course in Radiography and Imaging Technique	M. A. in Political Science
Certificate course in Artificial Insemination and minor Veterinary Services	M.A. in Psychology
M. A. in Bhojpuri	M. A. in Pubic Administration
M. A. in Hindi	M. A. in Rural Development
M. A. in Magahi	M. A. in Sociology
M. A. in Maithili	B. A./B. Sc. (Hons.) in Geography
M.A. in Sanskrit	B. A./B.Sc. (Hons.) in Home Science
M. A. in Urdu	B. A. (Hons.) in Political Science
P. G. Diploma in Hindi-English Translation (To be introduced)	B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology
B. A.(Hons.) in Hindi	B. A. (Hons.) in Sociology
Certificate Course in Bhojpuri	B. A. (Hons.) in Social Work
Certificate Course in Magahi	Intermediate (Arts)
Certificate Course in Maithili	Certificate course in Abolition of Child Labour
Certificate Course in Pali	Certificate course in Child and Women’s Rights
Certificate Course in Prakrit	Certificate course in Indian Constitution and Panchayati Raj
Certificate Course in Sanskrit	Certificate course in Legal Awareness Among Women
Certificate Course in Urdu	-