The Nalanda Open University (NOU) is the only University in the State of Bihar meant for imparting learning exclusively through the system of distance education. The University was established in March, 1987 by an ordinance, promulgated by the Government of Bihar. Later, Nalanda Open University Act, 1995 was passes by the Bihar Legislature, replacing the Ordinance, and the University came under the authority and jurisdiction of the new Act automatically. The University is named after the famous Nalanda University of Ancient India.
At present, the University is functioning from its camp office at Biscomaun Bhawan, 2nd,3rd,4th and 12th Floors, Patna 800 001. The University has established at its camp office at Patna a well equipped and fully automated modern office in an area of approximately 60,000 sq. feet, which houses an examination centre for about 1000 students, a state of the art Library with about 50,000 titles and a computer laboratory of about 300 IBM Pentium-4 computers, apart from administrative offices and other infra-structures. The University is recognised by the Distance Education Council (DEC), University Grants Commission, and Ministry of HRD, Government of India for imparting education through distance mode.
Courses Offered:
[A] Ph.D Programme
Economics, Education, Geography, Hindi, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Urdu, Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, Commerce
[B] POST GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
1. Master of Computer Application (MCA)
2. M.A. (Economics)
3. M.A. (Geography)
4. M.Sc. (Geography)
5. M.A. (Hindi)
6. M.A. (History)
7. M.A. (Magahi)
8. M.A. (Political Science)
9. M.A. (Psychology)
10. M.A. (Sociology)
11. M.A. (Public Administration)
12. M.A. (Environmental Studies)
13. M.A. (Rural Development)
14. M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication)
15. Master of Library & Information Science (One Year Course)
16. Master in Commerce (M.Com)
17. M.A. (Bhojpuri)
18. M.A. (Education)
19. M.A. (Urdu)
20. M.Sc. (Botany)
21. M.Sc. (Mathematics)
22. M.Sc. (Physics)
23. M.Sc. (Zoology)
[C] POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
24. Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management
25. Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management
26. Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
27. Post Graduate Diploma in Yogic Studies
[D] GRADUATE OR DEGREE PROGRAMMES
28. B.A. Honours (Economics)
29. B.A. Honours (Hindi)
30. B.A. Honours (History)
31. B.A. Honours (Pol. Science)
32. B.A. Honours (Psychology)
33. B.A. Honours (Sociology)
34. B.A. Honours (Social Work)
35. B.A. Honours (Geography)
36. B.A. Honours (Tourism)
37. B.A. Honours (Home Science)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS.)
38. B.Sc. Honours (Botany)
39. B.Sc. Honours (Chemistry)
40. B.Sc. Honours (Geography)
41. B.Sc. Honours (Mathematics)
42. B.Sc. Honours (Physics)
43. B.Sc. Honours (Zoology)
44. B.Sc. Honours (Home Science)
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
45. Bachelor of Commerce
OTHER BACHELOR COURSES
46. Bachelor of Library and Information Science (One Year Course)
47. Bachelor of Computer Application
48. Bachelor of Education
[E] INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMME
49. Intermediate of Arts
50. Intermediate of Commerce
51. Intermediate of Science
[F] CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME (Nine Months Course)
52. Certificate in Computing
53. Certificate in Library Science
54. Certificate in Clinical Dental Technique
55. Certificate in Dental and Oral Hygiene
56. Certification in ECG Technique
57. Certificate in Laboratory Technique
58. Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technique
59. Certificate in Physiotherapy and Yoga Therapy
60. Certificate in Operation Theatre Assistant
61. Certificate in Clinical Dental Technique
62. Certificate in Dental Mechanic
63. Certificate in Radiography & Imaging Technique
64. Certificate in Basic Medical Assistance and Nursing Care
65. Certificate in Optometry & Ophthalmic Assistance
[G] CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME (Six Months Course)
66. Certificate in Abolotion of Child Labour
67. Certificate in Bhojpuri Language
68. Certificate in Bio-fertilizer Production
69. Certificate in Buddhist Studies
70. Certificate in Child and Women Rights
71. Certificate in Child Psychology and Guidance
72. Certificate in Christian Studies
73. Certificate in Disaster Management
74. Certificate in Environment Studies
75. Certificate in Floriculture Technology
76. Certificate in Food and Nutrition
77. Certificate in Health and Environment
78. Certificate in Hindu Studies
79. Certificate in HIV and Family Education
80. Certificate in Indian Constitution and Panchayati Raj
81. Certificate in Insurance Services
82. Certificate in Islamic Studies
83. Certificate in Jain Studies
84. Certificate in Legal Awareness Among Women
85. Certificate in Magahi Language
86. Certificate in Maithili Language
87. Certificate in Medicinal and Aromatic Plant
88. Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care
89. Certificate in Pali Language
90. Certificate in Prakrit Language
91. Certificate in Sanskrit Language
92. Certificate in Sikh Studies
93. Certificate in Soil Health Management
94. Certificate in Urdu Language
[H] CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME (Four Weeks Course)
95. Certification in Home Usages of Computers
Faculties:
The University has been organized to function through the following Schools of Learning:
- School of Management Studies & physical Sciences
- School of Health & Environmental Sciences
- School of Commerce & Social Sciences
- School of Indian Languages & Religion
- School of Computer & Information Sciences
- School of Teachers Education
Contact Us:
Nalanda Open University
2nd/3rd Floor,
Biscomaun Bhawan,
Gandhi Maidan,
Patna 800 001 (BIHAR).
Telephone : 0612-2201013,0612-2206916
Fax : 0612-2201001
E-mail : nalopuni@sancharnet.in
Website : www.nalandaopenuniversity.com
================================================================
List of All Universities in India
List of Central Universities in India
List of Deemed University in India