The University has been re-organized to
function through the following Schools of Learning :
- School of Computer and Information Sciences
This School is under over-all supervision of two full time computer experts,
namely, Amar Nath Pandey (MCA,M.Phil.) and
Smt. Kiran Pandey
(MCA). Besides, a host of other computer experts
are drawn from reputed institutions to do
counselling and teaching work for students offering
computer courses.. Through this School, the University is
imparting education and practical training in
Master of Computer Application (MCA),Bachelor of Computer Application
(BCA) programmes and a nine
months’ Certificate Course in Computing (CIC).
The University has also introduced a four weeks’ course
in home usages of computers, on a nominal fee basis,
for laymen, senior citizens, and house-wives etc.
with a view to providing these sections of society
enough knowledge and practice of computer handling
so that they can perform their day-to-day work
on-line and make use of computer for works, like,
railway reservation, banking transactions, word
processing, letter drafting, telephony, use of
internet etc. Through this school, the University is
imparting computer education in the following
programmes.
1.1 Master of Computer
Application (MCA)
1.2 Bachelor of Computer
Application (BCA)
1.3 Certificate in Computing (CIC)
1.4 Short Certificate course
in Home Usages of Computers
- School of Economics, Commerce and Management
This School is headed by Prof. (Dr.) Ramawatar
Singh, former Head of the Department of Economics,
Magadh University. It is responsible for designing,
developing and coordination all courses in
Economics, Commerce and Management at Post-Graduate,
Graduate and Intermediate levels. Till date, the
following courses have been developed by this school.
2.1 Master of Commerce
2.2 M.A. in Economics
2.3 Post-Graduate Diploma in
Financial Management
2.4 Post-Graduate Diploma in
Marketing Management
2.5 Bachelor of Commerce
2.6 B.A. (Hons.) in Economics
2.7 Intermediate in Commerce
2.8 Certificate Course in
Disaster Management
2.9 Certificate Course in
Insurance Services
- School of Health and Environmental Sciences
This school is
responsible for designing, developing and
coordinating different courses in
Health and Environmental Science. It has to offer
the following Programmes.
3.1 M.A./M.Sc. in Environmental Studies
3.2 P. G. Diploma
in Yogic Studies
3.3 Certificate
course in Basic Medical Assistance and Nursing
3.4 Certificate
course in Child Psychology and Guidance
3.5 Certificate
course in Clinical Dental Technique
3.6 Certificate
course in Dental and Oral Hygiene
3.7 Certificate
course in Dental Mechanics
3.8 Certificate
Course in ECG Technique
3.9 Certificate
Course in Environmental Studies
3.10 Certificate Course in
Food & Nutrition
3.11 Certificate Course in
Health & Environment
3.12 Certificate Course in
Nutrition & Child Care
3.13
Certificate Course in Medical Laboratory Technique
3.14 Certificate Course in HIV
& Family Education
3.15 Certificate Course in
Operation Theatre Assistantship
3.16 Certificate Course in
Optometry and Ophthalmic Assistantship
3.17 Certificate Course in
Physiotherapy and Yoga-therapy
3.18 Certificate Course in
Radiography and Imaging Technique
- School of Indian and Foreign Languages
This School is headed by Prof. Sia Ram Tiwary,
former Head of the Department of Hindi and Dean,
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Vishvabharti University, Shantiniketan, West Bengal. This school is
responsible for designing and developing different
course at Certificate, Diploma, Graduate and
Post-Graduate levels in Indian and Foreign
Languages. Till date, the following programmes have
been developed by this school.
4.1 M.A. in Bhojpuri
4.2 M.A. in Hindi
4.3 M.A. in Magahi
4.4 M.A. in
Sanskrit
4.5 M.A. in Urdu
4.6 B.A. (Hons.)
in Hindi
4.7 I.A. (Hindi)
4.8 Certificate
Course in Bhojpuri
4.9 Certificate
Course in Magahi
4.10 Certificate Course in Maithili
4.11 Certificate Course in
Pali
4.12 Certificate Course in
Prakrit
4.13 Certificate Course
in Sanskrit
4.14 Certificate Course in
Urdu
- School of Indology
Indology is a discipline, dealing with the study of
Indian History, Literature, Philosophy, and Culture;
with added emphasis on study of Ancient Indian
History, Culture & Archaelogy.
This school is headed
by Prof.(Dr.) Niloo Singh, former Professor of
History, J. D. Women's College, Patna.
The School of Indology has, till date, developed the
following programmes.
5.1 M.A. in History
5.2 B.A. (Hons.)
in History
5.3 B.A. (Hons.)
in Tourism
5.4 I.A. (History)
5.5 Certificate
Course in Buddhist Studies
5.6 Certificate
Course in Christian Studies
5.7 Certificate
Course in Hindu Studies
5.8 CCertificate
Course in Islamic Studies
5.9 Certificate
Course in Jain Studies
5.10 Certificate Course in
Sikh Studies
- School of Journalism and Mass Communication
This School is has been established by the University to design and
develop courses in the fast growing area of Mass
Communication and Journalism, including T.V.
Jounalism. Recently, the University has appointed
Prof. Arjun Tiwary, Former Head of the Department of
Jounalism and Mass Communication, Mahatma Gandhi
Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi, U.P. The School has so
far developed the following programmes.
6.1 Master in Jounalism and Mass
Communication
6.2 Post Graduate
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
- School of Teacher's Education
This School
offers the following courses.
7.1 M.A. in
Education
7.2 B. Ed.
The B. Ed. programme of the Nalanda Open
University is a two year course meant only for in
service teachers of primary, middle, secondary and
higher secondary schools, who have completed
atlesait two years of teaching as on 31.5.2009 and
who have secured atleast 45% of marks at the
Graduate level examination. They also must be paid
teachers appointed against regular vacancy. The
University is also in the process of introducing
M.Ed. programme for Elementary School Teachers is
also on the anvil. The School of Teacher's Education
has a full fledged and whole time faculty of six
teachers, headed by Prof. (Dr.) Jayashree Sen
Majumdar, former Reader in Education, Women's
Training College, Patna.
- School of Library and Information Science
This School is responsible for conducting the
following programmes.
8.1 Master of
Library and Information Science
8.2 Bachelor of
Library and Information Science
8.3 Certificate
course in Library and Information Science
This School is headed by Prof. (Dr.) U.M. Thakur,
former Prof. and Head of the Department of Library
and Information Science, Patna University.
- School of Pure and Agricultural Sciences
This School is responsible for designing, developing
and coordinating all programmes in pure and
agricultural sciences. Till date, this School ha s
developed the following programmes.
4.1 M.Sc. in Botany
4.2 M.Sc. in
Geography
4.3 M.Sc. in
Mathematics
4.4 M.Sc. in
Physics
4.5 M.Sc. in
Zoology
4.6 B.Sc. (Hons.)
in Botany
4.7 B.Sc. (Hons.)
in Chemisty
4.8 B.Sc. (Hons.)
in Geography
4.9 B.Sc. (Hons.)
in Home Science
4.10 B.Sc. (Hons.) in
Mathematics
4.11 B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics
4.12 B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology
4.13 I.Sc. (Biology)
4.14 I.Sc.
(Chemistry)
4.15 I.Sc.
(Physics)
4.16 I.Sc.
(Mathematics)
4.17 Certificate
Course in Bio-fertiliser Production
4.18 Certificate Course in Floriculture Technology
4.19 Certificate Course in Medicinal and Aromatic
Plants
4.20 Certificate Course
in Soil Health Management
There are Five
Coordinators in the School of Pure and Agricultural
Sciences, namely, (i) Prof. (Dr.) Usha Singh, Retd.
Prof. of Botany, Patna University and Former
Pro-Vice Chancellor, Nalanda Open University, (ii)
Prof. (Dr.) Prabhat Chandra, Former Head of the Post
Graduate Department of Mathematics, Patna
University, (iii) Prof. (Dr.) R.S. Gandhi, Former
H.O.D. Chemistry, Patna University, (iv) Prof. (Dr.)
Jagadish Ojha, Former Head of Department, Zoology,
T.M. Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur, (v) Prof.
(Dr.) Deepak Sharma, Former Professor of Physics,
Patna University.
- School of Social Sciences
School of Social Sciences is headed by Prof. (Dr.)
R.P. Singh Rahi, former Head of the Department of
Political Science and Principal, Patna College,
Patna University. This School is responsible for
designing, developing and coordinating Post
Graduate, Graduate, Intermediate and Certificate
Programmes in Social Sciences. The courses being
offered by this school at different levels are as
follows.
10.1 M.A. in Rural Development
10.2 M.A. in
Geography
10.3 M.A. in
Political Science
10.4 M.A. in
Psychology
10.5 M.A. in
Public Administration
10.6 M.A. in
Sociology
10.7 B.A./B.Sc. (Hons.)
in Geography
10.8 B.A./B.Sc. (Hons.)
in Home Science
10.9 B.A. (Hons.)
in Political Science
10.10 B.A. (Hons.) in
Psychology
10.11 B.A. (Hons.) in
Sociology
10.12 B.A. (Hons.) in
Social Work
10.13 Intermediate
(Arts)
10.14 Certificate Course
in Abolition of Child Labour
10.15 Certificate Course in Child and Women's Rights
10.16 Certificate Course in Indian Constitution and
Panchayati Raj
10.17
Certificate Course in Legal Awareness Among Women
There are three other coordinators in the School
of Social Sciences, namely, (i) Dr. R.P. Sinha,
retired Professor of Sociology, A.N. Sinha Institute
of Social Studies, Patna, (ii) Prof. V.N.P. Sinha,
retired Prof. of Geography, Patna College, Patna
University and (iii) Prof. (Dr.) Niranjan Jha,
retired Head of the Department, Psychology, Magadh
University.
