Nalanda University Ph.D Ecology & Environmental Science: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

For full time students it’s a fully residential programme, with a stipend of 35000 INR per month

• Nalanda University offers 4 year doctoral programme for national and international students
• For full time students, it’s a fully residential programme
• For part-time students, residence will not be provided (baring contact programmes / workshops for a period of not exceeding more than seven days)

Essential Eligibility Criteria:

1. Applicant should have a Master’s degree with at least 65% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA), preferably with dissertation at Masters’ level or M.Phil. Degree with 65% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).
2. Applicant to submit a Letter of Self Introduction, and 2 Letters of Recommendation/ References.
3. Applicant to submit a Statement of Purpose (SoP) (The SoP should clearly state the reason for opting the course/programme and choosing Nalanda University)
4. Applicant to submit a detailed Research Proposal (which will be put through plagiarism check)
5. Applicant to submit evidence of any research such as writing samples or published papers (at least 2 to 3).
6. International applicants have to submit a language proficiency proof such as:
   • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
   • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
   • Any other standard English test on international platform
   • Or, completed a full-time degree-level course taught and assessed entirely in English

The institute offers three specializations under the PhD course. The course has a duration of four years.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

• The candidate should have a Master’s degree with 65% marks.
• The candidate should produce a letter of self-introduction and two letters of recommendation.
• The candidate has to submit a statement of purpose, which should clearly state the reason for opting the course and choosing Nalanda University.
• The candidate should submit a detailed research proposal.
• The candidate should submit evidence of research, such as two or three writing samples or published papers.

Top specializations

• Historical Studies
• Ecology and Environment Studies
• Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religion