Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Indian and International Students

• A minimum of three years Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) is required from any recognised University.
• Minimum criteria is 55% or 2.2/4.0 GPA or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) in Under Graduate Degree.

Students from any stream i.e Humanities / Sciences / Engineering / Management / Law etc. can apply for any programme, however students may not apply for more than two programmes.

How to Apply: On the Portal, please submit.

• Self-Introduction / Bio-Note Statement (Not more than 250 words)
• Statement of Purpose (SoP)
  • Why do you want to study at Nalanda University (100 words)
  • The reasons for choosing the programme (300 – 500 words)
• Proof of English proficiency is required for students coming from non English speaking countries / medium: (Please attach)
  • TOEFL / IELTS or any other standard certification in English

*The candidate having full-time degree-level course, entirely taught and assessed in English need not submit any certificate

For MBA in Sustainable Development and Management (in addition to the above criteria)

• For Indian students, a minimum score of 70 percentile in CAT or XAT or MAT is required.
• For international students, a minimum credit score/GPA at Undergraduate level to be 2.8/4.0 GPA or equivalent GPA or relevant GMAT score.
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• For Working Executives
  • Minimum 5 years of working experience
  • No Objection Certificate is required from employer for working executives / sponsored candidates / candidates on sabbatical / candidates recommended by PSUs / GOI Departments.
  • CAT / XAT / MAT score will not be applicable.

A minimum of three years Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) is required from any recognised Indian University.

A GPA of at least 2.2 or above on a 4 point scale or equivalent grade if other grade point scale is used.