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	'''Nalanda Open University''' ('''NOU''') is a university at [[Patna]] in [[Bihar]] state, India. It is the only university in Bihar providing education through distance and [[open education]]. Nalanda Open University Degree/Diploma /Certificates are eligible for higher studies, public & private sector employment and service promotions.<ref>[http://www.nalandaopenuniversity.com/about.html ]{{dead link\|date=March 2021}}</ref> It is recognized by [[University Grants Commission (India)\|University Grants Commission]] (UGC). It is a member of [[Association of Indian Universities]] which is mainly concerned with the recognition of ~~Degrees~~/~~Diplomas~~ awarded by the Universities in India, which are recognized by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi, and abroad for the purpose of admission to higher degree courses in Indian Universities.<ref>[http://www.aiu.ac.in/Members/MembersN.asp ]{{dead link\|date=March 2021}}</ref> It is an [[open university]] which means that it follows an [[open-door academic policy]] and is open to everyone for admission with minimum requirements.		'''Nalanda Open University''' ('''NOU''') is a university at [[Patna]] in [[Bihar]] state, India. It is the only university in Bihar providing education through distance and [[open education]]. Nalanda Open University Degree/Diploma /Certificates are eligible for higher studies, public & private sector employment and service promotions.<ref>[http://www.nalandaopenuniversity.com/about.html ]{{dead link\|date=March 2021}}</ref> It is recognized by [[University Grants Commission (India)\|University Grants Commission]] (UGC). It is a member of [[Association of Indian Universities]] which is mainly concerned with the recognition of degrees/diplomas awarded by the Universities in India, which are recognized by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi, and abroad for the purpose of admission to higher degree courses in Indian Universities.<ref>[http://www.aiu.ac.in/Members/MembersN.asp ]{{dead link\|date=March 2021}}</ref> It is an [[open university]] which means that it follows an [[open-door academic policy]] and is open to everyone for admission with minimum requirements.

	It is the second largest open university in India after [[Indira Gandhi National Open University]](IGNOU).<ref name="auto1"/>		It is the second largest open university in India after [[Indira Gandhi National Open University]] (IGNOU).<ref name="auto1"/>
	It is at present functioning from its camp office which is located at [[Biscomaun Bhawan]], 2nd,3rd,4th and 12th Floors, Patna-800001. However, it is in the process of setting up its own campus after UGC made it mandatory for all universities in India to have their own campuses.<ref name="auto1"/> New campus of Nalanda Open University is being constructed at [[Rajgir]], [[Nalanda]], Bihar adjacent to the ancient ruins of [[Nalanda]]. The campus is expected to be around 40 acres in area with building having 1.10-lakh square feet built up space and it is as per the requirement of UGC. However, as of February 2021, only 10 acres has been made available to it and talks are on going between the Bihar Government and University regarding the remaining 30 acres of land. It was expected to be completely built by August 2020 but because of the effects of Covid-19, the construction work got delayed and now it is likely to be ready by March 2022 when the University would shift there.

	In 2020, it became the first university in the state of Bihar to adopt the University Management Information System(UMIS) and with this, all processes related to admissions, examinations and publication of results has been made online.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/nalanda-open-university-1st-in-state-to-adopt-varsity-management-information-system/articleshow/77408309.cms\|title=Nalanda Open University 1st in state to adopt varsity management information system - Times of India\|website=The Times of India}}</ref>		It is at present functioning from its camp office which is located at [[Biscomaun Bhawan]], 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 12th Floors, Patna-800001. However, it is in the process of setting up its own campus after UGC made it mandatory for all universities in India to have their own campuses.<ref name="auto1"/> New campus of Nalanda Open University is being constructed at [[Rajgir]], [[Nalanda]], Bihar adjacent to the ancient ruins of [[Nalanda]]. The campus is expected to be around 40 acres in area, with building having 1.10-lakh square feet built up space, and it is as per the requirement of UGC. However, as of February 2021, only 10 acres has been made available to it and talks are ongoing between the Bihar Government and University regarding the remaining 30 acres of land. It was expected to be completely built by August 2020 but because of the effects of Covid-19, the construction work got delayed and now it is likely to be ready by March 2022 when the University would shift there.

			In 2020, it became the first university in the state of Bihar to adopt the University Management Information System (UMIS) and with this, all processes related to admissions, examinations and publication of results has been made online.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/nalanda-open-university-1st-in-state-to-adopt-varsity-management-information-system/articleshow/77408309.cms\|title=Nalanda Open University 1st in state to adopt varsity management information system - Times of India\|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==

	The university was established in March 1987 by an ordinance issued by the [[Government of Bihar]]. It is the only university in the state of [[Bihar]] meant for imparting education exclusively through distance education. In 1995, Nalanda Open University Act<ref>[http://nalandaopenuniversity.com/notices/Nalanda%20Open%20University%20Act.pdf ]{{dead link\|date=March 2021}}</ref> was passed by the [[legislature of Bihar]] replacing the earlier ordinance and this university thereafter came under the authority and jurisdiction of the passed act.<ref name="auto">[http://nalandaopenuniversity.com/about.html ]{{dead link\|date=March 2021}}</ref> It is named after the famous Buddhist Nalanda University of [[Nalanda]], the ancient seat of learning.		The university was established in March 1987 by an ordinance issued by the [[Government of Bihar]]. It is the only university in the state of Bihar meant for imparting education exclusively through distance education. In 1995, the Nalanda Open University Act<ref>[http://nalandaopenuniversity.com/notices/Nalanda%20Open%20University%20Act.pdf ]{{dead link\|date=March 2021}}</ref> was passed by the [[legislature of Bihar]] replacing the earlier ordinance, and this university thereafter came under the authority and jurisdiction of the passed act.<ref name="auto">[http://nalandaopenuniversity.com/about.html ]{{dead link\|date=March 2021}}</ref> It is named after the famous Buddhist Nalanda University of [[Nalanda]], the ancient seat of learning.

	==Courses==		==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 provided. Nalanda Open University is the only university where courses on [[Bihari languages]] ([[Magahi]], [[Bhojpuri]], [[Maithili language\|Maithili]]) are offered.<ref>[http://www.nalandaopenuniversity.com/courses.htm ]{{dead link\|date=March 2021}}</ref>		Degree courses at the undergraduate level and degree as well as diploma courses at the post-graduate level are offered. Certificate courses for 6 or 9 months are provided. Nalanda Open University is the only university where courses on [[Bihari languages]] ([[Magahi]], [[Bhojpuri]], [[Maithili language\|Maithili]]) are offered.<ref>[http://www.nalandaopenuniversity.com/courses.htm ]{{dead link\|date=March 2021}}</ref>

	===Post graduate degree programs===		===Post-graduate degree programs===

	NOU offers a [[Master of Arts]] (M.A) in [[Magahi]], [[Bhojpuri]], [[Rural Development]], [[Economics]], [[Geography]], [[Hindi]], [[History]], Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Journalism & Mass Communication, Education and Urdu.		NOU offers a [[Master of Arts]] (M.A) in [[Magahi]], [[Bhojpuri]], [[Rural Development]], [[Economics]], [[Geography]], [[Hindi]], [[History]], Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Journalism & Mass Communication, Education and Urdu.

	The university offers a [[Master of Science]] in Geography, Botany, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. It offers Master of Computer Application (MCA), Master of Library & Information Science (One Year Course), and Master in Commerce (M.Com).		The university offers a [[Master of Science]] in Geography, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. It offers Master of Computer Application (MCA), Master of Library & Information Science (One Year Course), and Master in Commerce (M.Com).

	===Post graduate diploma programmes===		===Post-graduate diploma programmes===

	The university offers post graduate diploma programmes in Marketing Management, Financial Management, Journalism and Mass Communication, Yogic Studies and Disaster Management.		The university offers post-graduate diploma programmes in Marketing Management, Financial Management, Journalism and Mass Communication, Yogic Studies and Disaster Management.

	===Graduate or degree programmes===		===Graduate or degree programmes===

	The university offers B.A. Honours in Economics, Hindi, History		The university offers B.A. Honours in Economics, Hindi, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Geography, Tourism, and Home Science.
	, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Geography, Tourism, and Home Science

	NOU offers Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, and Home Science.		NOU offers Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, and Home Science.
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	==Schools==		==Schools==
	<ref>[http://www.nalandaopenuniversity.com/schools.html ]{{dead link\|date=March 2021}}</ref>		<ref>[http://www.nalandaopenuniversity.com/schools.html ]{{dead link\|date=March 2021}}</ref>
	*School of Computer Education and Information Technology		*School of [[Computer science education \| Computer Education]] and [[Information Technology]]
	*School of Economics, Commerce and Management		*School of [[Economics]], [[Commerce]] and [[Management]]
	*School of Health and Environmental Science		*School of [[Health sciences \| Health]] and [[Environmental Science]]
	*School of Indian and Foreign Languages		*School of [[Languages of India \| Indian]] and [[Foreign Languages]]
	*School of Indology		*School of [[Indology]]
	*School of Journalism and Mass Communication		*School of [[Journalism]] and [[Mass Communication]]
	*School of Library and Information Science		*School of [[Library Science \| Library]] and [[Information Science]]
	*School of Pure and Agricultural Sciences		*School of [[Pure Science \| Pure]] and [[Agricultural Sciences]]
	*School of Social Sciences		*School of [[Social Sciences]]
	*School of Teacher's Education		*School of [[Teacher education \| Teacher's Education]]

	==Recognition==		==Recognition==
	NOU is a state open university duly established by an act of legislature of Bihar and is recognised by Distance Education Council, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.		NOU is a state open university duly established by an act of legislature of Bihar and is recognised by the Distance Education Council, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.

	Nalanda Open University ~~Degree~~/~~Diploma~~ /Certificates are eligible for higher studies, public & private sector employment and service promotions.<ref name="auto"/>		Nalanda Open University Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates are eligible for higher studies, public & private sector employment and service promotions.<ref name="auto"/>

	== See also ==		== See also ==
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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://www.nalandaopenuniversity.com Nalanda Open University ~~Website~~]		*[http://www.nalandaopenuniversity.com Nalanda Open University]

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	\| vice_chancellor = Prof. (Dr.) ~~Hanuman Prasad Pandey~~		\| vice_chancellor = Prof. (Dr.) Krishna Chandra Sinha
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	\| administrative_staff = Registrar - Dr. ~~Pushpendra Kumar Verma~~		\| administrative_staff = Registrar - Dr. Ghanshyam Roy
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	It is the second largest open university in India after [[Indira Gandhi National Open University]](IGNOU).<ref name="auto1"/>		It is the second largest open university in India after [[Indira Gandhi National Open University]](IGNOU).<ref name="auto1"/>
	~~[[File:Nalanda Open University.jpg\|alt=New Campus of Nalanda Open University\|thumb\|New Campus of Nalanda Open University]]~~		It is at present functioning from its camp office which is located at [[Biscomaun Bhawan]], 2nd,3rd,4th and 12th Floors, Patna-800001. However, it is in the process of setting up its own campus after UGC made it mandatory for all universities in India to have their own campuses.<ref name="auto1"/> New campus of Nalanda Open University is being constructed at [[Rajgir]], [[Nalanda]], Bihar adjacent to the ancient ruins of [[Nalanda]]. The campus is expected to be around 40 acres in area with building having 1.10-lakh square feet built up space and it is as per the requirement of UGC. However, as of February 2021, only 10 acres has been made available to it and talks are on going between the Bihar Government and University regarding the remaining 30 acres of land. It was expected to be completely built by August 2020 but because of the effects of Covid-19, the construction work got delayed and now it is likely to be ready by March 2022 when the University would shift there.
	It is at present functioning from its camp office which is located at [[Biscomaun Bhawan]], 2nd,3rd,4th and 12th Floors, Patna-800001. However, it is in the process of setting up its own campus after UGC made it mandatory for all universities in India to have their own campuses.<ref name="auto1"/> New campus of Nalanda Open University is being constructed at [[Rajgir]], [[Nalanda]], Bihar adjacent to the ancient ruins of [[Nalanda]]. The campus is expected to be around 40 acres in area with building having 1.10-lakh square feet built up space and it is as per the requirement of UGC. However, as of February 2021, only 10 acres has been made available to it and talks are on going between the Bihar Government and University regarding the remaining 30 acres of land. It was expected to be completely built by August 2020 but because of the effects of Covid-19, the construction work got delayed and now it is likely to be ready by March ~~2021~~ when the University would shift there.

	In 2020, it became the first university in the state of Bihar to adopt the University Management Information System(UMIS) and with this, all processes related to admissions, examinations and publication of results has been made online.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/nalanda-open-university-1st-in-state-to-adopt-varsity-management-information-system/articleshow/77408309.cms\|title=Nalanda Open University 1st in state to adopt varsity management information system - Times of India\|website=The Times of India}}</ref>		In 2020, it became the first university in the state of Bihar to adopt the University Management Information System(UMIS) and with this, all processes related to admissions, examinations and publication of results has been made online.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/nalanda-open-university-1st-in-state-to-adopt-varsity-management-information-system/articleshow/77408309.cms\|title=Nalanda Open University 1st in state to adopt varsity management information system - Times of India\|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

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'''Nalanda Open University''' ('''NOU''') is a university at [[Patna]] in [[Bihar]] state, India. It is the only university in Bihar providing education through distance and [[open education]]. Nalanda Open University Degree/Diploma /Certificates are eligible for higher studies, public & private sector employment and service promotions.<ref>[http://www.nalandaopenuniversity.com/about.html ]{{dead link|date=March 2021}}</ref> It is recognized by [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC). It is a member of [[Association of Indian Universities]] which is mainly concerned with the recognition of Degrees/Diplomas awarded by the Universities in India, which are recognized by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi, and abroad for the purpose of admission to higher degree courses in Indian Universities.<ref>[http://www.aiu.ac.in/Members/MembersN.asp ]{{dead link|date=March 2021}}</ref> It is an [[open university]] which means that it follows an [[open-door academic policy]] and is open to everyone for admission with minimum requirements.

It is the second largest open university in India after [[Indira Gandhi National Open University]](IGNOU).<ref name="auto1"/>
[[File:Nalanda Open University.jpg|alt=New Campus of Nalanda Open University|thumb|New Campus of Nalanda Open University]]
It is at present functioning from its camp office which is located at [[Biscomaun Bhawan]], 2nd,3rd,4th and 12th Floors, Patna-800001. However, it is in the process of setting up its own campus after UGC made it mandatory for all universities in India to have their own campuses.<ref name="auto1"/> New campus of Nalanda Open University is being constructed at [[Rajgir]], [[Nalanda]], Bihar adjacent to the ancient ruins of [[Nalanda]]. The campus is expected to be around 40 acres in area with building having 1.10-lakh square feet built up space and it is as per the requirement of UGC. However, as of February 2021, only 10 acres has been made available to it and talks are on going between the Bihar Government and University regarding the remaining 30 acres of land. It was expected to be completely built by August 2020 but because of the effects of Covid-19, the construction work got delayed and now it is likely to be ready by March 2021 when the University would shift there.

In 2020, it became the first university in the state of Bihar to adopt the University Management Information System(UMIS) and with this, all processes related to admissions, examinations and publication of results has been made online.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/nalanda-open-university-1st-in-state-to-adopt-varsity-management-information-system/articleshow/77408309.cms|title=Nalanda Open University 1st in state to adopt varsity management information system - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

==History==

The university was established in March 1987 by an ordinance issued by the [[Government of Bihar]]. It is the only university in the state of [[Bihar]] meant for imparting education exclusively through distance education. In 1995, Nalanda Open University Act<ref>[http://nalandaopenuniversity.com/notices/Nalanda%20Open%20University%20Act.pdf ]{{dead link|date=March 2021}}</ref> was passed by the [[legislature of Bihar]] replacing the earlier ordinance and this university thereafter came under the authority and jurisdiction of the passed act.<ref name="auto">[http://nalandaopenuniversity.com/about.html ]{{dead link|date=March 2021}}</ref> It is named after the famous Buddhist Nalanda University of [[Nalanda]], the ancient seat of learning.

==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 provided. Nalanda Open University is the only university where courses on [[Bihari languages]] ([[Magahi]], [[Bhojpuri]], [[Maithili language|Maithili]]) are offered.<ref>[http://www.nalandaopenuniversity.com/courses.htm ]{{dead link|date=March 2021}}</ref>

===Post graduate degree programs===

NOU offers a [[Master of Arts]] (M.A) in [[Magahi]], [[Bhojpuri]], [[Rural Development]], [[Economics]], [[Geography]], [[Hindi]], [[History]], Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Journalism & Mass Communication, Education and Urdu.

The university offers a [[Master of Science]] in Geography, Botany, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. It offers Master of Computer Application (MCA), Master of Library & Information Science (One Year Course), and Master in Commerce (M.Com).

===Post graduate diploma programmes===

The university offers post graduate diploma programmes in Marketing Management, Financial Management, Journalism and Mass Communication, Yogic Studies and Disaster Management.

===Graduate or degree programmes===

The university offers B.A. Honours in Economics, Hindi, History
, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Geography, Tourism, and Home Science

NOU offers Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, and Home Science.

It offers Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Library and Information Science (one-year course), and Bachelor of Computer Applications.

===Intermediate programmes===

*Intermediate of Art
*Intermediate of Commerce
*Intermediate of Science

===Certificate programmes===

The university offers a nine-month certificate programme in Computing, Library Science, Clinical Dental Technique, Dental and Oral Hygiene, ECG Technique, Laboratory Technique, Medical Laboratory Technique, Physiotherapy and Yoga Therapy, and Operation Theatre Assistant.

It offers a six-month programme in the languages of [[Magahi]], [[Bhojpuri]], [[Maithili language|Maithili]], [[Pali]], [[Prakrit]], [[Sanskrit]], [[Urdu]] and the fields of Disaster Management, Indian Constitution and Panchayati Raj, Abolition of Child Labour, Bio-fertilizer Production, Buddhist Studies, Jain Studies, Child and Women Rights, Child Psychology and Guidance, Christian Studies, Environment Studies, Floriculture Technology, Health and Environment, Food and Nutrition, HIV and Family Education, Insurance Services, Hindu Studies, Islamic Studies, Sikh Studies, [[Legal awareness]] among Women, Medicinal and Aromatic Plant, Nutrition and Child Care and Soil Health Management.

NOU also offers a four-week certification programme in Home Usages of Computers.

==Schools==
<ref>[http://www.nalandaopenuniversity.com/schools.html ]{{dead link|date=March 2021}}</ref>
*School of Computer Education and Information Technology
*School of Economics, Commerce and Management
*School of Health and Environmental Science
*School of Indian and Foreign Languages
*School of Indology
*School of Journalism and Mass Communication
*School of Library and Information Science
*School of Pure and Agricultural Sciences
*School of Social Sciences
*School of Teacher's Education

==Recognition==
NOU is a state open university duly established by an act of legislature of Bihar and is recognised by Distance Education Council, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.

Nalanda Open University Degree/Diploma /Certificates are eligible for higher studies, public & private sector employment and service promotions.<ref name="auto"/>

== See also ==
* [[List of universities in India]]
* [[Universities and colleges in India]]
* [[Education in India]]
* [[Education in Bihar]]
* [[Distance Education Council]]
* [[University Grants Commission (India)]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.nalandaopenuniversity.com Nalanda Open University Website]

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