The New Campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar

The Modern Nalanda University Bihar

Located close to the old ruins of Nalanda, the Modern Nalanda University was the pure destination, that opened doors to the history of Nalanda.

As mentioned above, Nalanda University was established by the Act of Parliament of India. And, this idea was put-forward by the 11th President of India, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, during the post-independence period on 28 March 2006, and the bill was passed in 2007 in Bihar Legislative Assembly. The first academics of modern Nalanda University were started on September 1, 2014, with a total of 15 students.

The university became one of the flagship projects of the Government of India and is designated as the "Institution of National Importance". Along with the temporary faculty in the Rajgir city of Bihar, a new campus spanning 400 acres of land, was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 19, June 2024.

The New Campus of Nalanda University

As mentioned above, the campus of Nalanda University was inaugurated by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on June 19, 2024. Arvind Panagariya is the current Chancellor and Abhay Kumar Singh is the Vice-Chancellor of Nalanda University in Bihar.

The new campus of Nalanda University will span 455 acres, that showcase the design and architectural elements that are inspired by the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara monasteries and buildings. The university also comprises a 100-acre water body, by the name Kamal Sagar Ponds, and 100 acres of green cover.

Some of the major amenities in the new campus of Nalanda University are:

• A grand entrance arch with a security cabin

• Fully-equipped sports complex.

• Archival center.

• Library

• State-of-the-art auditorium

• Yoga center with a capacity of 250 people.

• Water recycle plant

• Treatment plant for drinking water and domestic use

• On-grid solar grid

• Computer Lab

• Language Lab

• Medical Facilities

• Transportation Facilities

• Organic Farming on the Campus

• Well-Equipped Gymnasium

• Indoor Sports Stadium complex

• Amphitheatre

• Dining Hall & Cafeteria

• Meditation hall

• Residence Halls / Hostels

The New Nalanda University is also renowned for being a "Net Zero Green Campus". The construction of the New Nalanda University was started in 2017 and the building was completed by the year of 2020.

Nalanda University Bihar - Courses

The new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar is offering several master degree and diploma courses. Most of them are listed below:

• MA in World Literature

• Master in Sanatana Hindu Studies

• MBA in Sustainable Development and Management in the School of Management Studies

• Master's and PhD in Ecology & Environment Studies

• Master's & PhD in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy & Comparative Religion

• Diploma in Languages

Admission for most of the courses is already open for 2024. In order to receive further details on the courses and course fees, you can visit the official website of Nalanda University in Rajgrih, Bihar.

New Nalanda University Bihar - Location & Connectivity

The new Nalanda University is located near the Rajgir neighborhood of Nalanda District in Bihar. The university is well-connected to the rest of the city via road. By road, Nalanda district is about 12km from the Rajgir. The nearest railway from Nalanda University Rajgir is Gaya Junction Railway Station(60km), and Patna Junction Railway Station(109 km).

You can also access to the new campus of Nalanda University via road after reaching the nearest airport, Jay Prakash Narayan Airport in Patna(114km).

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That's it, folks. That is all you need to know about the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar.