The University of Nalanda c10.9

c10.9

The only way to solve this problem is to suppose that Nālandā was essentially a teaching University because students were instructed in all the varied branches of learning as we are told by Hwui Li. But those scholars who came from other centres of learning had to undergo a strict test of their knowledge before they could prosecute their studies at Nālandā. These outsiders were eager to pass the examination and obtain the Nālandā degree. This will be clear from a study of Hiuen Tsiang's and I-Tsing's records.