Nalanda Open University
Nalanda Open University came into being by an ordinance promulgated by the Bihar legislature in March,1987. Situated in Patna, this university 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.
Courses Offered at Nalanda Open University:
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. The details are -
Major Certificate Courses
- Certificate in Computing
- Certificate in Library Science
- Certificate in Physiotherapy and Yoga Therapy
- Certificate in Operation Theater Assistant
- Certificate in Abolition of Child Labor
- Certificate in Bhojpuri Language
- Certificate in Bio-fertilizer Production
- Certificate in Buddhist Studies
- Certificate in Child and Women Rights
- Certificate in Child Psychology and Guidance
- Certificate in Disaster Management
- Certificate in Environment Studies
- Certificate in Floriculture Technology
- Certificate in Food and Nutrition
- Certificate in Health and Environment
- Certificate in HIV and Family Education
- Certificate in Legal Awareness Among Women
- Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care
Post Graduate Degree Programs
- Master of Arts in
- Economics
- Geography
- Hindi
- History
- Magahi
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Public Administrations
- Psychology
- Rural Development
- Journalism and mass Communication
- Master of Science is provided in
- Geography
- Other Master Degree Programs are
- Master of Library and Information Science
- M.Com
Bachelor's Degree Programs
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
- Economics
- Hindi
- History
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Political Science
- Geography
- Tourism
- Home Science
- Bachelor of Science(Honours)
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Botany
- Zoology
- Geography
- Home Science
- Other Bachelor degree courses
- B.Com
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science.
- Bachelor of Computer Application.
Intermediate Courses
- Intermediate pf Science
- Intermediate of Arts
- Intermediate of Commerce
