One of the subjects taught at ancient Nalanda University was:

Mathematics was among the subjects taught at ancient Nalanda University.

Chemistry as a distinct modern discipline was not part of its curriculum.

Metaphysics fell within its philosophy rather than standing as a named subject.

Astronomy, though known in India, is not the field singled out here.

Nalanda's studies also spanned logic, grammar, medicine and Buddhist philosophy.

The great logician Dharmakirti was associated with Nalanda.