Profile Aims & Objectives Administrative Setup Historical Background Recognition The Nalanda Open University is the only University in the State of Bihar meant for imparting learning exclusively through the system of distance education. The University was established in March, 1987 by an ordinance, promulgated by the Government of Bihar. Later, Nalanda Open University Act, 1995 was passes by the Bihar Legislature, replacing the Ordinance, and the University came under the authority and jurisdiction of the new Act automatically. The University is named after the famous Nalanda University of Ancient India. At present, the University is functioning from its camp office at Biscomaun Bhawan, 2nd,3rd,4th and 12th Floors, Patna 800 001. The University has established at its camp office at Patna a well equipped and fully automated modern office in an area of approximately 60,000 sq. feet, which houses an examination centre for about 1000 students, a state of the art Library with about 50,000 titles and a computer laboratory of about 300 IBM Pentium-4 computers, apart from administrative offices and other infra-structures. The University is recognised by the Distance Education Council (DEC), University Grants Commission, and Ministry of HRD, Government of India for imparting education through distance mode.
Other Courses
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Hons.)
Courses and Details
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Arts or BA is an undergraduate program in arts. There are various disciplines such as English, Hindi, History, Journalism and Psychology in which BA can be pursued. The course can be pursued right after passing class 12th in India. Usually, a three-year course Arts programme is offered by colleges under various streams such as Design, Mass Communication,Hospitality. BA (Hons) or BA course can be pursued in a full-time, part-time, correspondence or distance education mode. It is mandatory to study five subjects along with few elective subjects. The subjects will vary depending on the selected subject.
Candidates can check the below mentioned eligibility criteria for admission to BA course
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Aspirants must have completed their 10+2 from a recognised board.
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Some colleges also specify that aspirants should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks at 10+2 level.
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Some colleges also offer 5% marks relaxation in this criteria for SC/ ST candidates.
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Hons.)
BA Hons is different from BA Regular program as it offers a more extensive curriculum and more papers for each BA Hons specialization in a 3-year duration. When it comes to BA Hons vs BA, students prefer BA Hons as it offers a variety of subject knowledge than any regular BA program.
BA Hons Political Science is among the popular BA Hons specializations from top BA Hons Colleges like Delhi University and is the preferred choice for students aspiring to join civil services after BA Hons. The average salary offered to aspirants after BA Hons ranges between INR 4 to 9 LPA.