Graduates (B.A. Hons.) of an Indian University or abroad in Pali are eligible for admission in M.A. Pali course. The students of other disciplines may also apply for admission. Preference will be given to the holding of B. A. Honours in the concerned subject. The course is of two years duration and examination conducts in semester system. Nava Nalanda Mahavihara conducts a proficiency test for admission in this course.