Magadh University

Bihar

Approved By: UGC Type: Government

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Magadh University Overview

Magadh University is a higher education institution in Bihar, India. Satyendra Narayan Sinha, an educationist and the then-Education Minister of Bihar, founded Magadh University in 1962. The first vice-chancellor was K. K. Dutta, a well-known historian. The Bihar State University Act of 1976 presently governs the university. It offers higher education and research facilities in the faculties of science, social sciences, humanities, and commerce. Magadh University is Bihar’s largest university, with 19 constituent colleges, 22 postgraduate departments, and 39 associated colleges. Magadh University is NAAC certified and sanctioned by the UGC and AICTE. The institute provides courses at the UG, PG, and research levels. All courses are provided through several departments, including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Commerce, Geography, Political Science, and others. Regular courses like as B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Lib.Sc., and B.Voc. are available at the undergraduate level, as are professional programmes such as B.Ed., B.P.Ed., and LLB. To be eligible for these courses, students must have received a minimum of 50% in aggregate at the 10+2 level from a recognised board. Selection will be based on secured merit in the most recent qualifying examinations.

Magadh University was founded in 1962. The University offers a number of specialised institutions that provide full-time and distance learning courses. Magadh University’s Directorate of Distance Education was established for the benefit of students from South Asian nations who were unable to get admission as normal students. Magadh University’s Directorate of Distance Education is a Bihar’s government university is located at Bodh Gaya. The UGC- Distance Education Bureau (DEB), the State Government of Bihar, and the Raj Bhawan have all recognised Magadh University’s Directorate of Distance Education. ‘NAAC’ accredited the institute with a ‘C’ grade. Bachelors of Education (B.Ed.), Master of Arts in Education, BLIS, MLIS, and PG programmes are available at the institute. Admission is granted based on prior test results, and for admission to Bachelors of Education (B.Ed.), the Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University holds an Entrance Examination.

Magadh University Program and Specialization

List of courses offered under Magadh University DDE (Distance Education) is given below:

MA
Psychology	History
Education	Sociology
Political Science	Hindi
Economics
B.Ed.
B.Lib.I.Sc./ M.Lib.I.Sc.
D.El.Ed. (Elementary Education)

Regular courses offered by Magadh University are as follows:

BA (Hons.)
Communicative English and Media Studies	Hindi Journalism
Advertising, Sales Promotion and Sales Management	English
Persian	Mathematics
Sociology	Hindi
History	Sanskrit
Economics	Philosophy
Political Science	Urdu
Music	Psychology
Journalism	Travel & Tourism
B.Sc.
Applied Physical Sciences	Biotechnology
Pathology	Applied Physical Sciences – Electronics
Home Science	Information Technology
Medical Laboratory Technology	Mathematical Science
B.Sc. (Hons.)
Statistics	Clinical Nutrition
Environmental Science	Physics
Industrial Microbiology	Computer Application
Biotechnology	Mathematics
Home Science	Botany
Computer Science	Zoology
Electronics	Biochemistry
Chemistry
B.Tech.
Mechanical Engineering	Electronics & Communication Engineering
Civil Engineering
MA
Persian	Home Science
English	History
Sociology	Philosophy
Magadhi	Women Studies
Geography	Political Science
Urdu	Psychology
Economics	Music
Buddhist Studies	Public Administration
Pali and Prakrit	Sanskrit
Mathematics	Hindi
M.Sc.
Electronics	Environmental Science
Botany	Mathematics
Biochemistry	Microbiology
Chemistry	Information Technology
Biotechnology	Computer Science
Physics	Zoology
MBA
Marketing	Information Technology
International Business	Finance
Human Resource Management
PG Diploma
Yoga	Women Studies
Journalism And Mass Communication
Ph.D.
Development Communication & Extension	Home Science
Zoology	Political Science
Commerce	Human Development & Childhood Studies
Botany	Geography
Computer Science	Sociology
Microbiology	Buddhist Studies
Food And Nutrition	Psychology
Persian	Sanskrit
BA (Yoga) / BA + LLB / LLB / BBA + LLB
B.Voc. (Advertising Sales Promotion & Sales Management)
BBM/ BBM (Hons.) / BBE
BPT (Physiotherapy)
B.Lib.I.Sc. / M.Lib.I.Sc.
B.Ed. / M.Ed.
B.P.Ed.
MCA
B.Com. / B.Com. (Hons.) / M.Com.
BBA / MBA (Executive)
Diploma in Foreign Language
MAM (Applied Management)

Admission Procedure Of Magadh University

Candidates seeking admission to Magadh University can register online via the university’s official website and submit the requisite application form along with the processing fee.

Steps to Apply:

Go to www.magadhuniversity.ac.in.
To register, create an account by entering your email address and password.
Access the email to confirm your registration.
Provide any Personal and Academic Credentials that are necessary.
Upload a scanned copy of your signature and a photo of yourself.
Submit the application form and the INR 500 application fee.

Candidates seeking admission to the Magadh University, Directorate of Distance Education can apply online through the university’s official website or the prospectus may be obtained at DDE headquarters, Magadh University, A. N. College in Patna, or Nalanda College in Biharsharif, or downloaded it from the official website. Next step is to fill out the application form with accurate personal and academic details and include copies of all needed papers.

Pay the application fee in cash or by DD from any Nationalized Bank made payable in Bodhgaya to “Director, Directorate of Distance Education, M.U, Bodhgaya.” Send the completed form, together with any supporting documentation, to university’s official address.

Magadh University Fee Structure

Courses	Fees (Total)
B.A. (Hons.)	₹6,193
B.Sc. (Hons.)	₹50,610
BBA	₹61,200
B.Tech.	₹3.4 Lakhs
B.Ed.	₹1.09 Lakhs
MBA	₹1.6 Lakhs
M.C.A	₹1.6 Lakhs
M.Ed.	₹91,000
Courses (Distance)	Fees
B.Ed	₹95,000
B.Lib.I.Sc	₹13,200
M.Lib.I.Sc	₹12,000
MA	₹7,500 (for 1^st year)

Admission Important Dates 2023

UG application Deadline for BA, BSc and BCom 27^th August, 2023

PG application deadline for MA, MSc and M.Com. 27^th August, 2023

PhD Admission Test 31^st August, 2023

PG Admission Deadline against 1st Merit List 1^st October, 2023

Release of 2nd Merit list and Cut Off for PG 9^th October, 2023

Eligibility Criteria Of Magadh University

Applicants for undergraduate programmes must have a 10+2 with appropriate subjects from a recognised Board. Admission to UG and PG programmes will be awarded based on performance in the qualifying exams. The institution also provides a Ph.D. programme, and candidates are chosen based on their performance in the Pre-Ph.D. test. For admission to M.Ed., the University holds an M.Ed. Entrance Test; individuals seeking admission must register for the test after paying INR 1000.

A minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ ST) in Mathematics at the 10+2 or Bachelor’s degree level is required for admission to the MCA programme

Courses	Eligibility
BA / B.Sc. / BBA	10+2 in relevant field from an acknowledged board. Selection would be based on the merit score in the last qualifying examination
M.Com. / MBA / MCA	Graduation in relevant field from an acknowledged University. Selection would be based on the merit score in the last qualifying examination

Review & Ranking of Magadh University

Magadh University is a state university, approved by UGC and NAAC (‘C’ Grade) and is a member of AIU.
According to Edurank 2022, Magadh University is ranked seventh out of 24 institutions in Bihar.
In 2019, the University is ranked 17th on the Indian Council of Marketing Research’s list of the country’s 20 finest institutions.
It has received the rating of 7/10 in the student’s survey.

Magadh University FAQS

Q1. What is the effectiveness of the BLIS programme at DDE, MU?

Ans. The BLIS course, or Bachelor of Library and Information Science course, is a one-year degree that students can apply for after finishing their bachelor’s degree in any of the courses.

Q2. Is there accommodation available at Magadh University?

Ans. Yes, the Magadh University offers dormitory accommodations to both male and female students. Accommodation is available in eight boys’ hostels and one girls’ hostel. The hostels are outfitted with all of the necessary amenities, making them pleasant and suited for living.

Q3. What documents are necessary for admission to B.Ed. at DDE, MU?

Ans. At the time of admission, the following documents are required:

Scanned Copy of Class 10, 12, and Graduation Marksheet
Proof of Residence
Entrance Exam Scorecard
a scanned copy of the application form and the DD
SC/ST certificate (if applicable)

Q4. Is there an entrance exam for DDE, MU admission?

Ans. Admission to B.Ed. programmes at DDE, MU will be based on candidates’ performance in university-based entrance exams, which will be followed by document verification at the time of final admission.

Q5. Are diploma programmes available at Magadh University?

Ans. Yes, Magadh University provides postgraduate diploma programmes in Foreign Languages (German, French, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese), Yoga Sc. (PGDYS), Counselling, and Rehabilitation (PGDCR).

Q6. Does Magadh University provide Scholarship?

Ans. Financial Assistance is provided by Magadh University to underprivileged and meritorious students. In addition to scholarships, students can apply for government loans of up to INR 4 lacs. Because this is a government programme, the interest rate on the loans is exceptionally low, about 3%.