Description

Nālandā University is a central research university located in the ancient city of Rajgir in the state of Bihar, India. Designated as an Institute of National Importance (INI) and excellence, it is the flagship university of the Ministry of External Affairs, and was founded in 2010 over the legacy of the Nalanda Mahavihara of medieval Magadha. The international university, like its predecessor, was named after the Sanskrit words Na-Alam-Da, meaning "The giver of lotus-stalks." It functions as a postgraduate research institute, offering only Master's and PhD degrees. Traditionally regarded as a symbol of India's historical legacy, the new Nālandā University retains a celebrated status within the nation, and is an integral part in the revival of the Dharma in India.