Nalanda College Biharsharif Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Nalanda College Biharsharif Latest Updates and News

05 Jun, 2026 MAT May 2026 MBA exam schedule is out. Check the latest events below-

  • PBT exam concluded successfully on May 31, 2026
  • CBT registrations are open till Jun 8. Admit cards will be available on Jun 11, and the exam will be conducted on Jun 14, 2026.

12 May, 2026 ATMA 2026 (July session) registrations are open till Jun 30. The exam is scheduled for Jul 12, 2026. Read news!

ATMA 2026 (May session) results are out for admission to MBA, MMS, PGDM & MCA programs. Predict your admission chances at Nalanda College Biharsharif using ATMA College Predictor 2026.

Nalanda College offers several UG and PG courses including professional courses like M.B.A in affiliation with the Patliputra University, Patna. The college offers a B.Sc program in 6 disciplines and a B.A. program in 12 disciplines. Apart from that the institute also offers UG programs like BCA, BBM, BTM (Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management). At PG level it offers the M.Sc program in 4 disciplines and an M.A. program in 6 disciplines. Nalanda college also offers MCA and MBA as professional programs at PG level besides Bachelor of Library Science and B.Ed. The admission into various courses is done based on entrance exams. The application is available online.

  • For UG courses, candidates must have passed 10+2, and selection is done based on both merit and entrance exam that is CAT.
  • For PG courses, candidates must have a graduation degree in relevant discipline and selection is done based on both merit and entrance exam.

The college was established in 1870 and located in the Biharsharif region in the Nalanda district (from where the college gets its name) of Bihar Nalanda College is a 150 years old higher educational institute. 

Nalanda College Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the Institute Nalanda College
Institute Type State Government College
General Admission Criteria Entrance Based and Merit-Based
Application Mode Online and offline
Scholarship Yes

 Nalanda College Important Dates

Events

Dates

CAT 2022 result

December 21, 2022

Scorecards for CAT 2022 

Available till December 31, 2023.

Nalanda College MBA Admission 2023

Nalanda college offers an MBA as a 2 years professional program at the PG level. Some of the important details about the program are listed below:

Duration of the program 2 years
Type Full-time
Specialization General
Eligibility Criteria Graduate or equivalent in any discipline (3 years program) and qualification of entrance test
Admission Criteria College Entrance test qualification or qualified in CAT, MAT or XAT

Nalanda College MBA Eligibility

For admission to the MBA program, a candidate must have graduated (3 years) or equivalent degree or should be in the final year/ semester of such a program without any backlog.

Nalanda College MBA Selection Criteria

Selection is based on a merit list prepared based on scores of the candidates in the college conducted entrance exam. The score of national level entrance exams for B-schools admission like CAT, MAT, XAT are also considered for shortlisting for admission. Candidates who have given any such exam are not required to give the college entrance exam and can make an application based on that score.

Nalanda College BCA Admission 2023

The college offers Bachelor’s in Computer Application (BCA) as a 3 years professional cum vocational program at the UG level. Here are some of the highlights of the program:

Duration 3 Years
Type Full-time
Eligibility Criteria 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Admission Criteria Entrance Based

Nalanda College BCA Eligibility

For admission to the course, a candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent without any backlog. The candidate must have studied Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics as a subject at the 10+2 or equivalent level. 

Nalanda College BCA Selection Criteria

Admission is based on merit that is based on the qualification of entrance exam and shortlisting of the candidate in the merit list. Selection is based on a merit list prepared based on scores of the candidates in the entrance exam. The score of 10+2 or equivalent exams is also considered while considering candidates for granting admission in the program.

Nalanda College UG Admission 2023

The college provides Undergraduate courses in various fields and the following is the admission process for them:

Course Specializations Eligibility Selection Criteria
B.Sc. Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, and Mathematics 10+2 or equivalent pass out with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology Merit-Based
B.Sc. (Bio-Technology) Biotechnology 10+2 or equivalent pass out with Physics, Chemistry, Biology Merit-Based
B.A. Hindi, English, Geography, Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, History, AI & AS, Psychology, Pali, Urdu, Sanskrit 10+2 or equivalent pass out  Merit-Based
BBM Business Management 10+2 or equivalent pass out  Merit-Based
BTM Tourism and Travel Management 10+2 or equivalent pass out  Merit-Based

Nalanda College B.Ed Admission 2023

Nalanda college offers B.Ed as a 2 years professional program at the PG level. Some of the important details about the program are listed below:

Duration of the program 2 years
Type Full-time
Specialization Education
Eligibility Criteria Bachelor’s (3 years) or equivalent in any discipline without any backlog. Teaching experience (preferred) 
Admission Criteria Entrance Based

Nalanda College B.Ed Eligibility

For admission to the B.Ed program, a candidate must have graduated (3 years) or equivalent degree or should be in the final year/ semester of such a program without any backlog, and prior teaching experience is preferred. 

Nalanda College B.Ed Selection Criteria

Selection is based on the Common Entrance Test which is a state-level exam conducted by the UP government. The merit list will be prepared based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam.

Nalanda College PG Admission 2023

The college provides postgraduate courses in various fields and the following is the admission process for them:

Course Specialization Eligibility Selection Criteria
M.Sc. Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology Bachelor’s (3 years) or equivalent in Science-based discipline without any backlog. Entrance Based
M.A. Hindi, English Geography, Economics, Philosophy, and Political Science Bachelor’s (3 years) or equivalent in any discipline without any backlog. And Entrance Based
Master of Lib.Sci Library Science Bachelor’s (3 years) or equivalent in any discipline without any backlog. And Entrance Based
M.C.A Computer Application B.C.A or equivalent without any backlog. And Entrance Based
  • The selection of the courses is done based on a common entrance test which is a state-level exam.

How to apply for UG and PG Programs?

The process of admission for Nalanda College takes place online as well as offline. The various courses have different selection processes and eligibility which are specified with every course. The college grants admission adhering to the eligibility criteria mentioned under various courses.

Documents Required

  • Passport Size Photo in .jpg, .jpeg, .bmp and .png format with upto 100 KB size only.
  • Signature in .jpg, .jpeg, .bmp and .png format with upto 100 KB size only.
  • 10th and 12th Marksheet
  • Graduation certificate
  • Caste Certificate and Income Certificate if applicable.
  • A valid Photo ID Proof
  • Personal details like mobile number, parent details, etc.
  • Bank Account details like account number and IFSC Code.

Application Process

  • To apply offline, purchase the college prospectus and form from the designated centers of the university. Fill it in detail. Attach copies of all the documents like academic qualification, reservation (if applicable), recent photograph, etc. Post this to the defined address of the college. 
  • To apply online, visit the official website of the college: http://nalandacollegepup.com/
  • Register online on the application portal and then log in to complete the rest of the details
  • Upload documents, photograph, and signature in size, dimension, and format as mentioned in the official notification for admission application
  • Submit the application cum entrance exam fee
  • Check the preview and correct mistakes (if any)
  • Click on final submit
  • Take a printout of the filled detailed application form

FAQs

Ques. Does Nalanda College offer any Dual or Integrated Program?

Ans. At the moment the college doesn’t offer any dual degree program. It offers UG, PG, and vocational programs.

Ques. Is On-campus accommodation available at Nalanda College?

Ans. Yes, the on-campus hostel facility is available. There are separate hostels for boys and girls with all the facilities.

Ques. How is the placement rate of Nalanda College?

Ans. The College doesn’t publish the data about annual campus placement. However, being a government institute on-campus drives are organized by the state government and University.

Ques. Does Nalanda College provide internship and training?

Ans. For courses where training or internship is a part of the curriculum and vocational courses, the college provides the necessary support.

Ques. What are the fee and intake capacity for the B.Ed course at Nalanda College?

Ans. The fee B.Ed course at Nalanda College is INR 1.5 LPA and the intake capacity is 100 students.

Nalanda College Biharsharif Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Invitation for Objection with Proof - Bihar CET B.Ed 2026 [B.Ed]
Ongoing
Jun 09, 2026 - Jun 10, 2026
Declaration of Result - Bihar CET B.Ed 2026 [B.Ed]
Upcoming
Jun 19, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Display of Answer Key - Bihar CET B.Ed 2026 [B.Ed]
Jun 08, 2026
Entrance Test - Bihar CET B.Ed 2026 [B.Ed]
Jun 07, 2026
Issue of Admit Card - Bihar CET B.Ed 2026 [B.Ed]
Jun 01, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [MCA]
Tentative
Jul 10, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Jun 18, 2026 - Jul 02, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
Tentative
Jul 10, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
MAT registration
Dec 30, 2025 - Mar 02, 2026
MAT Exam Date
Mar 01, 2026
ATMA Result Date (Feb session)
Feb 28, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [MA]
Upcoming
Jun 18, 2026 - Jul 02, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Invitation for Objection with Proof - Bihar CET B.Ed 2026 [B.Ed]
Ongoing
Jun 09, 2026 - Jun 10, 2026
Declaration of Result - Bihar CET B.Ed 2026 [B.Ed]
Upcoming
Jun 19, 2026
Admission Timeline [MA]
Upcoming
Jun 18, 2026 - Jul 02, 2026
Admission Timeline [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Jun 18, 2026 - Jul 02, 2026
Admission Timeline [MCA]
Tentative
Jul 10, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
Tentative
Jul 10, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [B.Sc]
Apr 29, 2026 - Jun 09, 2026
Admission Timeline [BA]
Apr 29, 2026 - Jun 09, 2026
Admission Timeline [BBA/BBM]
Apr 29, 2026 - Jun 09, 2026

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switi kumari
Feb 5, 2023 07:10
MA ki fees kitni h isme
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Ashish Ramtari
Feb 5, 2023 07:18

You need to visit the college for collecting the fee details for MA as the fee structure is not available on its official website.


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