Nava Nalanda Mahavihara University Scholarships & Eligibility

Nalanda, Bihar

College Type
Deemed to be University
Co-Ed Status :
Co-Education
Minority Status :
Non Minority
Affiliated To :
Nava Nalanda Mahavihara

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Nava Nalanda Mahavihara University Scholarships Details

Nava Nalanda Mahavihara University Scholarships & Eligibility

Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (NNM) University in Nalanda, Bihar, offers limited but targeted scholarships to support meritorious and needy students pursuing its specialized programs in Buddhist studies, Pali, and ancient Indian philosophies. These aids align with the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara University's low-fee structure (INR 3,000 – INR 10,000 annually) and monastic ethos, prioritizing academic excellence over mass distribution.

Types of Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships constitute the primary offering, awarded to top performers in entrance proficiency tests or semester exams, typically covering 50-100% of tuition fees for 10 students per course.
Need-based aids target low-income families (e.g., annual parental income below ?2.5 lakh), often linked to Bihar government schemes or central stipends like Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC.
Additional options include government-nominated schemes for foreign nationals (exempt from proficiency tests) and reservations like 10% seats for children of permanent NNM employees.

Eligibility Criteria

Merit Scholarship: Minimum 60%+ in qualifying exams (50% for reserved categories); toppers with 8.0+ SGPA in semesters qualify, selected via scholarship committee.

Need-Based: Family income proof, good academic record (55%+ aggregate), and entrance marks; prioritized for hostellers or rural Bihar domiciles.
Category-Specific: SC/ST (full fee waiver possible), OBC/EWS (partial), plus monk/Buddhist quotas with relaxed criteria.
Foreign/Special: ICCR or self-financing internationals auto-eligible if nominated; sports quotas per NNM rules.

Application Process

Applications integrate with admissions: submit scholarship form alongside admission application (online/offline via nnm.ac.in), including merit list rank, income certificate, caste proof, and bank details.
Post-selection, committees review during interviews; awards disbursed semester-wise via DBT after verification.
Deadlines mirror admissions (e.g., June-July for July session); renewals require 75%+ attendance and GPA maintenance.

Financial Aid Options

Beyond scholarships, aids encompass fee waivers (up to 100% for PhD/JRF holders), educational loans via SBI/PNB tie-ups, and stipends (INR 1,000-3,000 monthly) for research assistants.
Bihar Student Credit Card covers up to INR 4 lakh for PG/PhD; ICSSR fellowships (INR 20,000+ monthly) support dissertations.
Hostels offer subsidized meals (INR 2,000/month), reducing overall costs to under INR 20,000/year for aided students.
No private endowments noted, but alumni donations fund ad-hoc aids. Check nnm.ac.in for 2026 updates, as allocations fill quickly (e.g., 50-100 awards annually).

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