Nalanda University has PhD programs in interdisciplinary studies in the fields of Historical Studies, Ecology and Environment Studies, Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions, and Languages and Literature. As to the Nalanda PhD eligibility criteria, a master's degree or equivalent in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade is required to enroll in the program.
PhD application is an online procedure that involves writting personal statement, information about research area of interest and experience, academic qualifications, papers, awards, and other accuomplishments. The shortlisted candidates are invited for the written test and interview where their knowledge in the subject area, analytical skills, creativity, and the ability to articulate the research ideas and interests are assessed. Our selection criteria covers the teams' past academic achievements along with their research potential in the future.
| Category | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Award | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| Duration | 3-6 years |
| Constrained Research Fields | Past and Present Studies, Nature and Society, Buddhist Knowledge, Comparative Concepts, and Linguistics and Literature |
| Admission Requirements | Master's degree with not less than 55% marks |
| Admission Process | Analyzing data from the written test and the personal interview |
| Financial Aid | Scholarships with full fee waiver and living cost paid for are offered |
| Internationally Famous Teachers | Teachers from different countries such as India, Japan, Vietnam etc. |
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (National Candidates) | INR 500 |
| Application Fee (International Candidates) | USD 80 |
1. Applicants are required to have cleared any one of the following exams: NET, GATE, GMAT and GRE. The ranking or ordering is not specified for any single exam.
2. For disciplines in which the University does not have its NET/GATE/GMAT/GRE screening process, they can take the applicants through an interview or a written test.
3. Applicants who already have an MPhil or are still in the process of completing one at a reputed university are exempted from submitting an entrance exam score. The MPhil performance and proposal will be the basis of the decision for their admission.
4. Foreign candidates who are neither in a position to take tests like NET/GATE/GRE in their own countries will only have to have their certificates and transcripts for evaluation done.
5. Besides an entrance exam score, a candidate also needs to provide a research proposal, reference letters, a statement of purpose, and a CV when he applies for the PhD program.
6. The last admission decision is made by the Board of Directors depending on the candidate's total profile, research potential and interview performance rather than just the entrance exam scores.
1. Nalanda University opens up applications each year for the award of PhD across a number of schools and departments. Students should submit their applications by that time. For example, the deadline is usually in February/March.
2. Applicants who are interested in should fill out the online application form and the other documents like transcripts, CV, research proposal etc should be submitted.
3. Application forms are submitted to the selection committees of the schools, which in turn reflects the score of academic achievements, research potential and the level of coincidence of research interests with the faculty's expertise.
4. Shortlisted candidates are called up for interview/written exam. Interviews are most often held through video call.
5. Discussion of whether the entrant is pursuing a particular course of study is held with the supervisor. Decision is based on the candidate's overall academic profile, interview performance, research potential and availability of supervisors in the candidate's research area.
6. Short listed PhD aspirants are intimated about the formal acceptance and the Nalanda University Admission Offer letter. They should take the offer and pay the necessary charges to confirm their admission.
