Nalanda T T College, Biharsharif

Nalanda College, Biharsharif is a college situated in Bihar Sharif, the district headquarters of Nalanda District in Bihar, India. Founded in 1870, it is regarded as one of the oldest colleges in north India, and the Government of India issued commemorative stamps featuring the college in 1970 to mark its centenary. The college was established by Canto Singh, a local landlord who donated 8.7 acres of land for its campus; a statue of him stands there today. The institution was built on land containing remains of an ancient fort believed to be part of Odantapuri university. Over the years, the college's affiliation changed from the University of Calcutta to Bihar University, then to Magadh University, Bodhgaya, and since 2018 it has been a constituent unit of Patliputra University, Patna. D. P. Singh served as principal, followed by Dr. S. N. Sinha. Notable professors include Siddheswar Prasad, who served as an MP from Nalanda district and Governor of Tripura. Notable alumni include Indian cricketer Veer Pratap Singh. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in science, commerce, and arts, drawing students mainly from nearby villages and towns.