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Nava Nalanda Mahavihara University Admissions Details

Nava Nalanda Mahavihara University Application/Admission Process

Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (NNM), a deemed university in Nalanda, Bihar, offers admissions to UG, PG, diploma, and PhD programs primarily in Buddhist studies, Pali, and related disciplines. The admission process at NNM emphasizes proficiency tests and interviews, with applications typically submitted online or offline via the official website nnm.ac.in.

Admission Process

  • Applicants download or obtain the form from nnm.ac.in or the university office and submit it with documents and fees to the Registrar's office.
  • Selection involves a course-specific proficiency test followed by a personal interview, based on merit.
  • For multiple disciplines, separate forms are required, and admissions generally start in March-April for July sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

  • UG programs like BA (Hons) in Pali require 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks. MA programs demand a bachelor's degree with 50-55% marks (or 2.2/4.0 GPA), varying by course like Pali or Philosophy.
  • PhD applicants need a master's with 55-65% (or equivalent GPA), preferably with dissertation, plus NET qualification; part-time PhD requires 8-10 years' experience and 60% at master's level.
  • International students follow similar criteria.

Important Dates (2026)

Exact 2026 dates await official release on nnm.ac.in website. Below are expected timelines based on patterns and recent cycles (e.g., 2025 deadline June 30).

Event

Expected Dates (2026)

Application Start

January-February

Application Deadline

March-April (or June per prior year)

Proficiency Test/Interview

April-May

Final Merit List

May-June

Classes Commence

July

Application Fees

  • Fees are specified in the admission notification on nnm.ac.in and vary by program.
  • Recent UG/PG forms align with low-cost structure (e.g., total academic fees ?3,000-?9,050).
  • Applicants pay via demand draft or as noted, with separate fees for multiple applications.

Required Documents

  • Submit originals and photocopies including 10th/12th mark sheets, graduation/post-graduation marksheets and degrees, passing/transfer/migration certificates, passport-size photos, and ID proof (Aadhaar/passport).
  • Additional items: category certificate (if applicable), character certificate, recommendation letters/SOP for PG/PhD, and medical fitness for some cases.

Additional Information

  • NNM provides scholarships based on merit, reservations, or need.
  • Hostel facilities exist with security deposits around INR 1,000.
  • Candidates need to check nnm.ac.in regularly for 2026 brochure, as processes emphasize Buddhist heritage studies.

 

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