Magadh University Distance Education: The MU will soon start the admission for the new session. The students are taught through computer-based, online, audio-video lectures, material, and printed material via post. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in Arts, Commerce, Management, and Education.
Note: Magadh University does not offer any courses in distance education after the academic year 2019-20. (Visit the official site for more information)
Bachelor’s in Education (B.Ed.) | It is offered to students at the graduate level. Candidates interested in getting admission in this course must have passed a Bachelor in PG degree within any stream and have secured at least 50% score for B.Ed. course eligibility. Its usual tuition fee is INR 35,000/-. |
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) | Can be attained through a previous qualification of 10+2 from a known and recognized Indian educational board. It includes eligibility criteria and every candidate must meet these criteria of INR 13,500/-. |
Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS) | It is a master’s level course for which an aspirant needs to have qualified a minimum of BLIS or any other relevant UG degree from a well-known institute. This course will have a tuition fee of INR 13,000/-. |
Master’s in Education (M.Ed) | Having a B.Ed or another bachelor’s degree in relevance makes students eligible to get admission. The passing marks of students should be at least 50% average. This course will have a fee of INR 30,000/-. |
A diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) | It has a duration of 2 years for completion. Students who have secured at least a 50% score in passing the 10+2 level education from a known institute are eligible to apply. Its fee is INR 7,500/-. |
Magadh University Highlights
University Name | Magadh University (MU) |
Approved by | DEB, UGC, DEC |
Accreditation | Accredited Grade C by NAAC |
Location | GAYA, BIHAR |
Area | 460 acres |
Admission | Merit-based and Entrance Exam |
Entrance Exam | MU Entrance Test for B.Ed |
Programs Offered | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Diploma |
Mode of Learning | Regular Education |
Application Mode | Online |
Fee Submission | Bank Challan/Demand Draft/Online |
Address | Bodh Gaya – 824234 Bihar, India |
Official Website | www.mudde.org |
Contact no. | 0631-2200012 |
Magadh University Distance Education Admission?
Magadh University currently is not offering admission to any course in distance education mode. But students can apply for admission to any course offered by the university in regular mode by visiting its official site.
- Magadgh University offers only two courses BEd and B.LIS in regular education mode. It also offers a diploma course D.El.Ed at UG level under regular mode.
- Admission to BLIS is based on merit while B.Ed. is based on a University-based entrance exam or merit as well. Students requiring access in BLIS must have at least 10+2 qualifications while those desiring for B.Ed should have a UG degree.
- The University also offers some PG programs under regular education mode including MA Education and MLIS.
- To apply for Magadh University regular education PG Course admission a candidate must require UG degree in the relevant stream.
Magadh University UG Admission
Magadh University regular Education offers UG programs in three specializations, B.Ed and BLIS. Students who are interested to get admission in UG courses can apply through the online admission portal of the university.Â
BLISc

- Students with more than 50% passing marks can apply for it. But they must have a two-year experience in the state/National library or information centre.
- Duration:Â 1-year
B.Ed
- Teachers providing services in elementary education and those who have passed NCTE-recognized teacher education programs through face-to-face learning can also apply.
- Duration:Â 2-years
D.EL.ED
- The student should have passed the 10+2 exam from a renowned university.
- Duration:Â 2-years
Magadh University PG Admission
Magadh University offers various programmes in PG such as MA, MCom, M.Lib.I.Sc, M.Ed, etc. Eligibility criteria are mentioned below as per courses. University selects candidates based on merit score and those who are looking for admission at Magadh university must complete a bachelor’s degree course. These master degree courses have 2 years minimum duration.
MComÂ

- The candidate should have a B.Com or bachelor’s degree in mathematics or BBA/BTM/BIM from a well-known university.
- Duration:Â 2-years
MAÂ
- The candidate should have a graduation degree or any other equivalent degree that MU recognizes.
- Duration:Â 2-years
M.Lib.I.Sc
- The candidate should have graduated with B.Lib.I.Sc degree scoring 50% marks. Candidates with graduation in other disciplines can also apply but must have a diploma in Lib.I.Sc.
- Duration:Â 1-year
MEd
- The candidate should have a B.Ed degree, any other bachelor’s degree, or any higher degree from a recognized university.
- Duration:Â 2-years
PG Diploma
- The candidate must have a graduation degree from an approved University.
- Duration: 2-year or 1-year courses
Magadh University College list
- Anugrah Memorial Law college, Gaya, India.
- Kishori Sinha Mahila College, Aurangabad.
- A.N.S College, Nabinagar, Aurangabad.
- K.L.S. College, Nawada.
- Daudnagar College, Daudnagar, Aurangabad.
- Jagjiwan College, Gaya.
- Gautam Buddha Mahila College, Gaya.
- Gaya College, Gaya.
Magadh University Application Form Process
The university currently offers a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, as well as a Diploma course in Elementary Education. Admissions for annual programs begin in August – September. Semesters begin in July and end in January.
If the candidate wishes to apply for the application form, then follow the below given listed steps.
- Candidates can obtain the prospectus from Regular headquarters, Magadh University College, Patna or Nalanda College, and Biharsharif.
- Pay the application fee through cash or Demand Draft from any Nationalized Bank in favor of “Director, Directorate of regular Education, MU Bodhgaya” payable at Bodhgaya.
Candidates can either download the application form or has to buy the university prospectus for the form.
Note: As we mentioned above you can fill out the application form for regular admission to these programs because Magadh University does not offer applications in ODL mode.
Online Process
Visit the official website of MU and go to the “Admissions” section. Click to apply, and the application form will appear. Fill the application form and pay the fee through a Debit/Credit Card or net banking.
Offline Process
- Candidates can buy the prospectus from the university or the learning centers and get the application form attached to the prospectus.
- Then the applicant has to fill in all the essential information in capital letters except for Addresses and signatures.
- Then send the application form, receipt of DD/Bank challan, plus the self-attested copies of documents required to the following address.
Documents Required
- 10+2 marks sheet
- Certificates or higher degree if available
- Caste Certificate if applicable
- Recent Photo (3)
- Receipt of Application fee payment
Magadh University Application Form Fees (Approx.)
Application Fee | INR 500/- | INR 250 (for reserved category) |
Application Fee for B.Ed | INR 1000/- | INR 500 (for reserved category) |
Entrance ExamÂ
All Magadh University Regular Education universities take the entrance exam of B.Ed through Regular education, For BEd exams, the form is filled out online.
Magadh University Courses & Fees
Courses | Â Fees (approx) |
MLIS | Rs.12,000/- |
MA in Education | Rs. 7,200/- |
MA in Economics, Hindi, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology | Rs. 7,500/- |
BLIS | Rs. 11,000/- |
B.Ed (General Category) | Rs. 95,000/- |
B.Ed (BPL Women, SC,ST & EBC Categories) | Rs. 45,000/- |
Magadh University Courses
Courses Name | Duration |
B.Ed (ODL) | 2 Years |
MA in Education (ODL) | 2 Years |
Diploma in Elementary Education [D.El.Ed. (ODL) Proposed] | 2 Years |
B.LIS (ODL) | 1 Year |
M.LIS (ODL) | 1 Year |
Magadh University Colleges List
College | Location |  Estd |  Ownership |
Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Hospital, Gaya | Gaya, Bihar | Â 1969 | Â Government |
Maulana Azad College of Engineering and Technology, Patna | Rewa, Bihar | Â 1987 | Â Private |
Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patna | Patna, Bihar | Â Â 1984 | Â Private |
Dr. BR Ambedkar Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital | Patna, Bihar | Â 1990 | Â Government |
RP Sharma Institute of Technology, Patna | Patna, Bihar | Â 1980 | Â Private |
LN Mishra Institute of Economic Development and Social Change | Patna, Bihar | Â 1973 | Â Private |
Magadh University Distance Education (FAQs)
Q:1 What is the contact number or email ID of the helpdesk?
Ans:Â Email: pankajkumar.dde@gmil.com
Q:2 Does MU offer BA courses through distance education?
Ans: No. The university does not offer this course.
Q:3 How many study centers and exam centers do MU-DDE have?
Ans: MU-DDE has 13 learner support centers and 14 exam centers.
Some Other Distance Education University
- LNMU Distance EducationÂ
- Patna University Distance Education
- Nalanda Open University Distance Education
Note: There are no distance learning courses offered by Magadh University for admission at the present time.Â
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