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Nalanda Open University, Patna

Nalanda Open University (NOU) is a university at Patna in Bihar state in India. The university was established in March, 1987. It is named after the famous Buddhist University of Nalanda, the ancient seat of learning. In 1995 the Nalanda Open University Act was passed, and the University came under the jurisdiction of that law. It is the only University in Bihar providing education through Distance and Open education. With a vision of providing education to those who have been deprived of formal education, it follows the norms of flexibility with respect to eligibility, admission and course structure. Nalanda Open University has 28 Study Centers all over Bihar. They are situated in the more important cities like Jamshedpur and Ranchi and also in small towns like Katihar and Bettiah, thus catering to the educational needs of every section of the society.

Courses

Degree courses at undergraduate level and degree as well as diploma courses at post graduate level are offered. Certificate courses for 6 or 9 months are also provided in this university. Nalanda Open University is the only university where various courses on Bihari Languages (Magahi, Bhojpuri, Maithili) are offered.

Courses offered :

Post Graduate Degree Programs

M.A. (Magahi)

M.A. (Bhojpuri)

M.A. (Rural Development)

Master of Computer Application (MCA)

M.A. (Economics)

M.A. (Geography)

M.Sc. (Geography)

M.A. (Hindi)

M.A. (History)

M.A. (Political Science)

M.A. (Psychology)

M.A. (Sociology)

M.A. (Public Administration)

M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication)

Master of Library & Information Science (One Year Course)

Master in Commerce (M.Com)

M.A. (Education)

M.A. (Urdu)

M.Sc. (Botany)

M.Sc. (Mathematics)

M.Sc. (Physics)

M.Sc. (Zoology)

Post Graduate Diploma Programmes

Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

Post Graduate Diploma in Yogic Studies

Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management

Graduate or Degree Programmes

B.A. Honours (Economics)

B.A. Honours (Hindi)

B.A. Honours (History)

B.A. Honours (Pol. Science)

B.A. Honours (Psychology)

B.A. Honours (Sociology)

B.A. Honours (Social Work)

B.A. Honours (Geography)

B.A. Honours (Tourism)

B.A. Honours (Home Science)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS.)

B.Sc. Honours (Botany)

B.Sc. Honours (Chemistry)

B.Sc. Honours (Geography)

B.Sc. Honours (Mathematics)

B.Sc. Honours (Physics)

B.Sc. Honours (Zoology)

B.Sc. Honours (Home Science)

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

Bachelor of Commerce

OTHER BACHELOR COURSES

Bachelor of Library and InformationScience (One Year Course)

Bachelor of Computer Application

INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMME

Intermediate of Arts

Intermediate of Commerce

Intermediate of Science

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME (Nine Months Course)

Certificate in Computing

Certificate in Library Science

Certificate in Clinical Dental Technique

Certificate in Dental and Oral Hygiene

Certification in ECG Technique

Certificate in Laboratory Technique

Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technique

Certificate in Physiotherapy and Yoga Therapy

Certificate in Operation Theatre Assistant

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME (Six Months Course)

Certificate in Magahi Language

Certificate in Bhojpuri Language

Certificate in Maithili Language

Certificate in Pali Language

Certificate in Prakrit Language

Certificate in Sanskrit Language

Certificate in Disaster Management

Certificate in Indian Constitution and Panchayati Raj

Certificate in Abolotion of Child Labour

Certificate in Bio-fertilizer Production

Certificate in Buddhist Studies

Certificate in Jain Studies

Certificate in Child and Women Rights

Certificate in Child Psychology and Guidance

Certificate in Christian Studies

Certificate in Environment Studies

Certificate in Floriculture Technology

Certificate in Health and Environment

Certificate in Food and Nutrition

Certificate in HIV and Family Education

Certificate in Insurance Services

Certificate in Hindu Studies

Certificate in Islamic Studies

Certificate in Urdu Language

Certificate in Legal Awareness among Women

Certificate in Medicinal and Aromatic Plant

Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care

Certificate in Sikh Studies

Certificate in Soil Health Management

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME (Four Weeks Course)

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

External links

Nalanda Open University Website

http://www.nalandaopenuniversity.com/

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