Nalanda Open University (1987) 
Camp. Office, 9 , Adarsh Colony, Kidwaipuri, Patna - 800001, Bihar, 
India
Tel.: 91-612-234330
Fax: 91-612-228513

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 and 3rd 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 30,000 sq. feet, which houses an examination centre for about 550 students, a state of the art Library with about 30,000 titles and a computer laboratory of about 40 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.

Courses on the Offer

• Graduate Programmes : 1. B.A. Honours in Economics, Hindi, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Geography, Tourism, Home Science and Education 2. B.Sc. Honours in Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology and Home Science 3. Bachelor of Commerce 4. Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) 5. Bachelor of Library and Information Science 6. Bachelor of Computer Application
• Post Graduate Programmes : 1. M.A. in Economics, Geography, Hindi, History, Magahi, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, Rural Development, Journalism & Mass Communication, Bhojpuri, Education and Urdu 2. M.Sc. in Geography, Botany, Mathematics, Physics and Zoology 3. Master of Computer Application (MCA) 4. Master of Library & Information Science 5. Master in Commerce (M.Com)
• PG Diploma Programmes : 1. Marketing Management 2. Financial Management 3. Journalism and Mass Communication 4. Yogic Studies
• Certificate Programmes (9 Months Course): 1. Computing 2. Library Science 3. Clinical Dental Technique 4. Dental and Oral Hygiene 5. ECG Technique 6. Laboratory Technique 7. Medical Laboratory Technique 8. Physiotherapy and Yoga Therapy 9. Operation Theatre Assistant 10. Clinical Dental Technique 11. Dental Mechanic 12. Radiography & Imaging Technique 13. Basic Medical Assistance and Nursing Care 14. Optometry & Ophthalmic Assistance
• Certificate Programmes (6 Months Course): 1. Abolotion of Child Labour 2. Bhojpuri Language 3. Bio-fertilizer Production 4. Buddhist Studies 5. Child and Women Rights 6. Child Psychology and Guidance 7. Christian Studies 8. Disaster Management 9. Environment Studies 10. Floriculture Technology 11. Food and Nutrition 12. Health and Environment 13. Hindu Studies 14. HIV and Family Education 15. Indian Constitution and Panchayati Raj 16. Insurance Services 17. Islamic Studies 18. Jain Studies 19. Legal Awareness among Women 20. Magahi Language 21. Maithili Language 22. Medicinal and Aromatic Plant 23. Nutrition and Child Care 24. Pali Language 25. Prakrit Language 26. Sanskrit Language 27. Sikh Studies 28. Urdu Language 29. Soil Health Management 30. Artificial Insemination & Minor Veterinary Services 31. Interior Decoration 32. Computer Network Administration (CCNA of CISCO)
• PhD Programmes : 1. Economics 2. Education 3. Geography 4. Hindi 5. History 6. Political Science 7. Psychology 8. Sociology 9. Urdu 10. Botany 11. Chemistry 12. Mathematics 13. Physics 14. Zoology 15. Commerce