Nalanda University (modern)
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Nalanda University (modern) is a contemporary international university in Bihar, India, inspired by the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara and focused on interdisciplinary, global studies and research.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Nalanda University (modern) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Nalanda University (modern) Context triple: [Nalanda, hasModernRevival, Nalanda University (modern)]
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Nalanda
Nalanda is an ancient Buddhist monastic university and renowned archaeological site in present-day Bihar, India, celebrated as one of the world’s earliest centers of higher learning.
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Sampurnanand Sanskrit University
Sampurnanand Sanskrit University is a renowned institution in Varanasi, India, dedicated to the study and preservation of Sanskrit language, literature, and traditional Indian scholarship.
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Ashoka University
Ashoka University is a private, liberal arts and sciences university in India known for its interdisciplinary curriculum and strong emphasis on critical thinking and research.
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Banaras Hindu University
Banaras Hindu University is a major public central university in Varanasi, India, renowned for its large residential campus and comprehensive programs in arts, sciences, engineering, medicine, and more.
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E.
Takshashila university
Takshashila University was one of the earliest and most renowned centers of higher learning in ancient India, attracting students from across Asia to study subjects ranging from philosophy and medicine to politics and astronomy.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Nalanda University (modern) Target entity description: Nalanda University (modern) is a contemporary international university in Bihar, India, inspired by the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara and focused on interdisciplinary, global studies and research.
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A.
Nalanda
Nalanda is an ancient Buddhist monastic university and renowned archaeological site in present-day Bihar, India, celebrated as one of the world’s earliest centers of higher learning.
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B.
Sampurnanand Sanskrit University
Sampurnanand Sanskrit University is a renowned institution in Varanasi, India, dedicated to the study and preservation of Sanskrit language, literature, and traditional Indian scholarship.
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C.
Ashoka University
Ashoka University is a private, liberal arts and sciences university in India known for its interdisciplinary curriculum and strong emphasis on critical thinking and research.
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D.
Banaras Hindu University
Banaras Hindu University is a major public central university in Varanasi, India, renowned for its large residential campus and comprehensive programs in arts, sciences, engineering, medicine, and more.
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E.
Takshashila university
Takshashila University was one of the earliest and most renowned centers of higher learning in ancient India, attracting students from across Asia to study subjects ranging from philosophy and medicine to politics and astronomy.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
international university
ⓘ
public university ⓘ research university ⓘ |
| campusType |
green campus
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residential ⓘ |
| city | Rajgir NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| district | Nalanda district NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| establishedBy |
Nalanda University Act, 2010
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Parliament of India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
global studies
ⓘ
interdisciplinary studies ⓘ research ⓘ |
| governedBy | Nalanda University Act, 2010 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasAcademicFocus |
Asian civilizations
ⓘ
Buddhist studies ⓘ environment and ecology ⓘ historical studies ⓘ sustainable development ⓘ |
| hasCampusArea | approximately 455 acres ⓘ |
| hasChancellor | Vijay Bhatkar NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasGovernanceStructure |
Academic Council
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Governing Board NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasLanguageOfInstruction | English ⓘ |
| hasLegalStatus | international institution of national importance ⓘ |
| hasMotto | The future begins here ⓘ |
| hasObjective | revive the legacy of ancient Nalanda as a centre of learning ⓘ |
| hasSchool |
School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
School of Ecology and Environment Studies NERFINISHED ⓘ School of Historical Studies NERFINISHED ⓘ School of Languages and Literature / Humanities NERFINISHED ⓘ School of Management Studies NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasStudentBody | international students ⓘ |
| hasType | non-profit ⓘ |
| hasViceChancellor | Sunaina Singh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | ancient Nalanda University NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near | ancient Nalanda Mahavihara NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| offersProgramme |
doctoral programmes
ⓘ
postgraduate programmes ⓘ |
| recognizedBy | University Grants Commission of India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| regionServed |
East Asia
ⓘ
South Asia ⓘ Southeast Asia ⓘ |
| state | Bihar ⓘ |
| supportedBy |
East Asia Summit countries
NERFINISHED
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Government of India NERFINISHED ⓘ state government of Bihar NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| website | https://nalandauniv.edu.in/ ⓘ |
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Subject: Nalanda University (modern) Description of subject: Nalanda University (modern) is a contemporary international university in Bihar, India, inspired by the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara and focused on interdisciplinary, global studies and research.
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