Nalanda College, Biharsharif: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Nalanda College, Biharsharif, was founded in 1870 and is one of the prime educational institutions in the state of Bihar, India. It is a constituent college offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various fields. It occupies campus of 11.2 acres with total student enrolment of 4390, of which 87% are undergraduate students while 13% are doing their postgraduate studies. Nalanda College has 56 faculty members and offers 30 courses under 10 degree programs that provide a rich academic environment for the students. It is an NAAC-accredited and AICTE and NCTE-approved institution.

Nalanda College has multifaceted facilities that help in the growth of its students. A Central Library, well-stocked with over 24,000 books and about 800 journals and access to online resources from INFLIBNET, with state-of-the-art Laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, and Biotechnology departments, ensure hands-on learning experience. The entire campus is Wi-Fi-enabled, with about 20 hotspots that provide seamlessness of connectivity. Extracurricular activities are accommodated by a large playground for sports events and a 500-seat auditorium for cultural programs and other meetings. It also has an all-girls hostel that is well-built, keeping their comfort and security in mind.

Nalanda College runs a wide range of academic courses—30 courses at different levels. The notable courses are the MCA with 60 seats, the MBA with 60 seats, and B.Ed with 100 seats. At the undergraduate level, there are many BA and BSc Hons courses available in such subjects as Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Hindi, English, Geography, Economics, Philosophy, and Political Science.

The admission process at Nalanda College is different for different programs. In the case of postgraduate courses, like MCA and MBA, the selection is made through the PG-CET, which the university organises. The courses are allotted to the eligible candidates based on the ranking/scores obtained and university allocations. The institute also accepts CAT and MAT scores for admission in the MBA course. For B.Ed, admissions are made on merit, considering the marks of the qualifying examination and/or entrance examination for admission, based on the policies prescribed by the state government and the university. Many national-level entrance exams find a place in the admission process of this college. CAT and MAT are accepted for MBA admissions.