Nalanda University has 46 courses at the PG, doctoral and diploma levels, with MBA, MA and Ph.D among its popular choices. Its Management, Science and Arts programs also include additional charges such as admission, caution, miscellaneous and hostel fees. Hostel charges range from INR 22,500 to INR 40,862.
- For 2025-2026, fees across Nalanda University courses range from INR 500 to INR 3.67 Lakhs. The PG fee range is INR 1.34 Lakhs to INR 2.22 Lakhs.
- The two-year MBA costs INR 2.22 Lakhs. Sustainable Development Management is the listed MBA specialization.
- MBA Sustainable Development Management has a total fee of INR 2.22 Lakhs. The fee was also INR 2.22 Lakhs in 2021-2022.
- The full two-year MA fee is INR 1.34 Lakhs. History and Hindu Studies are among its popular specializations.
- MA History costs INR 1.34 Lakhs.
- MA Hindu Studies also costs INR 1.34 Lakhs.
- The four-year Ph.D fee is INR 3.67 Lakhs. Philosophy and Ecology & Environmental Science are popular specializations.
- Ph.D Philosophy has a fee of INR 3.67 Lakhs.
- Ph.D Ecology & Environmental Science costs INR 3.67 Lakhs. Its fee was INR 3.52 Lakhs in 2021-2022.
- Nalanda University has one part-time course, which is a Ph.D.
Nalanda University Course and Fee Overview 2025
Nalanda University offers MBA, MA, M.Sc, Ph.D, certification and diploma programs. The following table groups their eligibility rules and total fees by study level.
| Study Level | Course | Total Fee | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate | MBA | INR 2.22 Lakhs | Graduation + 70% in CAT/XAT/MAT |
| MA | INR 1.34 Lakhs | Graduation with 55% + CUET PG | |
| M.Sc | INR 1.34 Lakhs | Graduation with 55% + CUET PG | |
| Doctoral | Ph.D | INR 3.67 Lakhs | PG with 65% + NET/CSIRNET |
| Certificate and Diploma | Certification | INR 1,500 | 10+2 |
| Diploma | INR 3,000 | 10+2 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
The hostel fee listed for MBA, MA, M.Sc, Ph.D, certification and diploma courses is INR 22,500 to INR 40,862.
Nalanda University Postgraduate Fees 2025
Nalanda University charges INR 2.22 Lakhs for its two-year MBA and INR 1.34 Lakhs for its two-year MA. The MBA is available in one field, while the MA has nine fields. M.Sc carries a total fee of INR 1.34 Lakhs.
MBA and MA Fee Components
The 2025-2026 MBA and MA totals include tuition, admission, caution and miscellaneous charges.
| Fee Component | MBA Amount | MA Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2 Lakhs | INR 1.12 Lakhs |
| Admission fee | INR 6,000 | INR 6,000 |
| Refundable caution fee | INR 6,000 | INR 6,000 |
| Miscellaneous fee | INR 10,000 | INR 10,000 |
| Total program fee | INR 2.22 Lakhs | INR 1.34 Lakhs |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
MBA and MA Semester Fees
The semester-wise schedule for MBA Sustainable Development Management and MA History applies to 2024-2025. The caution charge collected in the first semester is refundable.
| Course | Year | Semester | Tuition Fee | Admission Fee | Caution Fee | Miscellaneous Fee | Semester Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA Sustainable Development Management | Year 1 | 1 | INR 50,000 | INR 6,000 | INR 6,000 | INR 2,500 | INR 64,500 |
| MBA Sustainable Development Management | Year 1 | 2 | INR 50,000 | - | - | INR 2,500 | INR 52,500 |
| MBA Sustainable Development Management | Year 2 | 3 | INR 50,000 | - | - | INR 2,500 | INR 52,500 |
| MBA Sustainable Development Management | Year 2 | 4 | INR 50,000 | - | - | INR 2,500 | INR 52,500 |
| MA History | Year 1 | 1 | INR 28,000 | INR 6,000 | INR 6,000 | INR 2,500 | INR 42,500 |
| MA History | Year 1 | 2 | INR 28,000 | - | - | INR 2,500 | INR 30,500 |
| MA History | Year 2 | 3 | INR 28,000 | - | - | INR 2,500 | INR 30,500 |
| MA History | Year 2 | 4 | INR 28,000 | - | - | INR 2,500 | INR 30,500 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
MBA and MA Annual Fees
| Course | Year 1 Fee | Year 2 Fee |
|---|---|---|
| MBA Sustainable Development Management | INR 1,17,000 | INR 1,05,000 |
| MA History | INR 73,000 | INR 61,000 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
MA Specializations
Applicants to each MA field need graduation with 55% and CUET PG. Every listed specialization has a total fee of INR 1.34 Lakhs.
| MA Specialization | Eligibility | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|
| History | Graduation with 55% + CUET PG | INR 1.34 Lakhs |
| Hindu Studies | Graduation with 55% + CUET PG | INR 1.34 Lakhs |
| Philosophy | Graduation with 55% + CUET PG | INR 1.34 Lakhs |
| Archaeology | Graduation with 55% + CUET PG | INR 1.34 Lakhs |
| International Relations | Graduation with 55% + CUET PG | INR 1.34 Lakhs |
| Buddhist Studies | Graduation with 55% + CUET PG | INR 1.34 Lakhs |
| World Literature | Graduation with 55% + CUET PG | INR 1.34 Lakhs |
| Peace Studies | Graduation with 55% + CUET PG | INR 1.34 Lakhs |
| Comparative Religion | Graduation with 55% + CUET PG | INR 1.34 Lakhs |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
M.Sc Fee
M.Sc admission requires graduation with 55% and CUET PG. The total course fee is INR 1.34 Lakhs.
| Course | Eligibility | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc | Graduation with 55% + CUET PG | INR 1.34 Lakhs |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Nalanda University Ph.D Fees 2025
Nalanda University offers the Ph.D in nine fields, including one part-time Ph.D option. The four-year program costs INR 3.67 Lakhs, and admission requires a PG qualification with 65% plus NET/CSIRNET.
Ph.D Fee Components
| Fee Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3.2 Lakhs |
| Admission fee | INR 6,000 |
| Refundable caution fee | INR 6,000 |
| Miscellaneous fee | INR 35,000 |
| Total program fee | INR 3.67 Lakhs |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Ph.D Philosophy Semester Fees
The following 2024-2025 schedule gives the fee for each semester of Ph.D Philosophy. The caution fee charged in Semester 1 is refundable.
| Year | Semester | Tuition Fee | Admission Fee | Caution Fee | Miscellaneous Fee | Semester Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 1 | INR 40,000 | INR 6,000 | INR 6,000 | INR 2,500 | INR 54,500 |
| Year 1 | 2 | INR 40,000 | - | - | INR 2,500 | INR 42,500 |
| Year 2 | 3 | INR 40,000 | - | - | INR 2,500 | INR 42,500 |
| Year 2 | 4 | INR 40,000 | - | - | INR 2,500 | INR 42,500 |
| Year 3 | 5 | INR 40,000 | - | - | INR 2,500 | INR 42,500 |
| Year 3 | 6 | INR 40,000 | - | - | INR 2,500 | INR 42,500 |
| Year 4 | 7 | INR 40,000 | - | - | INR 2,500 | INR 42,500 |
| Year 4 | 8 | INR 40,000 | - | - | INR 17,500 | INR 57,500 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Ph.D Philosophy Annual Fees
| Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | INR 97,000 |
| Year 2 | INR 85,000 |
| Year 3 | INR 85,000 |
| Year 4 | INR 1,00,000 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Ph.D Specializations
Each Ph.D field below requires a PG degree with 65% plus NET/CSIRNET and carries a total fee of INR 3.67 Lakhs.
| Ph.D Specialization | Eligibility | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | PG with 65% + NET/CSIRNET | INR 3.67 Lakhs |
| Ecology & Environmental Science | PG with 65% + NET/CSIRNET | INR 3.67 Lakhs |
| History | PG with 65% + NET/CSIRNET | INR 3.67 Lakhs |
| Buddhist Studies | PG with 65% + NET/CSIRNET | INR 3.67 Lakhs |
| Archaeology | PG with 65% + NET/CSIRNET | INR 3.67 Lakhs |
| International Relation | PG with 65% + NET/CSIRNET | INR 3.67 Lakhs |
| Sustainable Development | PG with 65% + NET/CSIRNET | INR 3.67 Lakhs |
| Comparative Religion | PG with 65% + NET/CSIRNET | INR 3.67 Lakhs |
| Indian and World Literatures | PG with 65% + NET/CSIRNET | INR 3.67 Lakhs |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Nalanda University Certificate and Diploma Fees 2025
Nalanda University provides certification courses in 13 fields and diploma courses in seven fields. Applicants need 10+2 for both levels. The 2025-2026 certification fee is INR 1,500, while the diploma fee is INR 3,000.
Certificate and Diploma Fee Structure
| Fee Detail | Certification | Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1,500 | INR 3,000 |
| Total fee | INR 1,500 | INR 3,000 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
The listed certification and diploma fees are marked refundable.
French Certificate and Yoga Diploma Fees
For 2025-2026, the French certificate has a total fee of INR 1,500. The Yoga diploma charges INR 3,000 as tuition in Year 1, making its yearly fee INR 3,000.
| Course | Fee Period | Tuition Fee | Yearly or Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certification in French | 2025-2026 | INR 1,500 | INR 1,500 total |
| Diploma in Yoga | Year 1, 2025-2026 | INR 3,000 | INR 3,000 yearly |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Certificate and Diploma Course List
| Award | Field | Eligibility | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certification | French | 10+2 | INR 1,500 |
| Certification | Korean Language | 10+2 | INR 1,500 |
| Certification | Sanskrit | 10+2 | INR 1,500 |
| Certification | German | 10+2 | INR 1,500 |
| Certification | Japanese | 10+2 | INR 1,500 |
| Certification | Yoga | 10+2 | INR 1,500 |
| Certification | English | 10+2 | INR 1,500 |
| Certification | Spanish | 10+2 | INR 1,500 |
| Certification | Pali | 10+2 | INR 1,500 |
| Certification | Tibetan | 10+2 | INR 1,500 |
| Certification | Persian | 10+2 | INR 1,500 |
| Certification | Buddhist Studies | 10+2 | INR 1,500 |
| Certification | Russian | 10+2 | INR 1,500 |
| Diploma | Yoga | 10+2 | INR 3,000 |
| Diploma | Korean Language | 10+2 | INR 3,000 |
| Diploma | English | 10+2 | INR 3,000 |
| Diploma | French | 10+2 | INR 3,000 |
| Diploma | Pali | 10+2 | INR 3,000 |
| Diploma | Sanskrit | 10+2 | INR 3,000 |
| Diploma | Tibetan Language And Literature | 10+2 | INR 3,000 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Nalanda University Hostel Fees
Nalanda University hostel charges fall between INR 22,500 and INR 40,862.
| Fee Type | Fee Range |
|---|---|
| Hostel fee | INR 22,500 to INR 40,862 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Nalanda University Scholarships
Nalanda University students may apply for the following UG and PG scholarships during their academic years, subject to the stated conditions.
| Scholarship | Eligibility and Continuation Rules | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NSP (PM-USP) Yojana | Students need 80% in Class 12, enrolment in an AICTE-recognized UG or PG course and parental income not above INR 4.5 Lakhs. They must study in a regular course and maintain 50% marks with 75% attendance. | INR 82,000 per annum |
| National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (UGC) | Available to first-time PG students below 30 years of age who join a UGC-recognized full-time program. | INR 10,000 per year or INR 15,000 per month |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Nalanda University Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. How long is Nalanda University's MBA, and what does an applicant need for admission?
Ans. The MBA runs for 2 years and costs INR 2.22 Lakhs. Applicants need graduation plus 70% in CAT/XAT/MAT.
Ques. What amount is included in the MBA tuition component?
Ans. Nalanda University sets the complete MBA fee at INR 2.22 Lakhs, of which INR 2 Lakhs is tuition.
Ques. What are the duration, fee and entry conditions for the MA?
Ans. The MA is a 2-year program with a total fee of INR 1.34 Lakhs. Admission requires graduation with 55% plus CUET PG.
Ques. How much of the MA total is charged as tuition?
Ans. The MA costs INR 1.34 Lakhs in total, including a tuition charge of INR 1.12 Lakhs.
Ques. What qualifications are needed for the Ph.D, and how many years does it take?
Ans. The Ph.D lasts 4 years. Its total fee is INR 3.67 Lakhs, and applicants need a PG qualification with 65% plus NET/CSIRNET.
Ques. What are the total and tuition fees for Nalanda University's Ph.D?
Ans. The complete Ph.D fee is INR 3.67 Lakhs. This total contains INR 3.2 Lakhs in tuition fees.
Ques. What hostel fee range should a Nalanda University student consider?
Ans. Hostel charges range from INR 22,500 to INR 40,862.
Ques. How many courses does Nalanda University have, and which ones are popular?
Ans. Nalanda University offers 46 courses. MBA, MA and Ph.D are its popular courses.
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