NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Program Admission: Application Details, Eligibility, and Key Dates
NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Program Admission: Application Details, Eligibility, and Key Dates

National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar is pleased to announce its PhD Program Admission for the Winter Session of 2023. Interested candidates are invited to apply for admission to the PhD programs in various schools at NISER, Bhubaneswar for the academic session 2023-24.

In this post, you will find essential information about NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2023, including important dates, eligibility requirements, and the application process.

NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Program

PhD Program

PhD Program are offered in the following schools of NISER, Bhubaneswar

  1. School of Biological Sciences (SBS)
  2. School of Chemical Sciences (SCS)
  3. School of Computer Sciences (SCoS)
  4. School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS)
  5. School of Physical Sciences (SPS)

Important Dates

  • The online application portal will be activated on : 17th October 2023
  • The last date for filling up the online application : 5th November 2023
  • The short-listed candidates list will be uploaded on : 10th November 2023

Tentative dates for test/interview will be as follows

  • School of Biological Sciences: 11th -12th December 2023
  • School of Chemical Sciences: 5th – 6th December 2023
  • School of Computer Sciences: 5th – 6th December 2023
  • School of Humanities & Social Sciences: 11th December 2023
  • School of Physical Sciences: 6th – 7th December 2023

Eligibility Criteria

Biological Sciences:

  • Applicants should have achieved a minimum of 60% or an equivalent GPA in their Master’s or M.Tech or M.Pharm in various branches, such as Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Life Sciences, Pharmacy (any specialization), Veterinary Sciences, Computer Sciences, Bioinformatics, and Biotechnology.
  • Candidates with a Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics who have a strong interest in pursuing a career in Biology are also encouraged to apply.
  • Students with a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree program and a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade are eligible for the program.

Chemical Sciences:

  • A minimum of 60% or an equivalent GPA in a Master’s degree in Chemistry or allied Chemistry fields is required.
  • Applicants with a Master’s degree in any branch of Basic Sciences and an undergraduate degree in Chemistry (or Chemistry as one of the subjects), or an M.Tech in Applied Chemistry or Computer Sciences with an interest in Chemistry, are also encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates with a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree program with Chemistry as a major subject and a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade are eligible for the program.

Computer Sciences:

  • To be eligible for Computer Sciences, candidates must have a minimum of 60% or an equivalent GPA in a Master’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, M.Tech, or M.E. in Computer Science/Electronics/Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
  • Students with a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree program and a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade can also apply.

Earth & Planetary Sciences:

  • Candidates should have achieved a minimum of 60% or an equivalent GPA in their Master’s or M.Tech or M.E. in various fields, including Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geology, Geophysics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Space, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Computer Engineering.
  • In addition to the above criteria, candidates with M.Sc. degrees should possess a Bachelor’s degree in mathematical, physical, or chemical sciences.
  • Applicants with a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Physics, or Computer Engineering and a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade are eligible.

Humanities and Social Sciences:

  • A minimum of 55% or an equivalent GPA in a Master’s degree in Social Sciences or allied disciplines is required.

Mathematical Sciences:

  • To be eligible for Mathematical Sciences, candidates should have achieved a minimum of 60% or an equivalent GPA in their Master’s degree examination.
  • Students with a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree program and a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade can also apply.

Physical Sciences:

  • A minimum of 60% or an equivalent GPA in a Master’s degree in Physics or M.E/M.Tech in Applied Physics is required.
  • Candidates with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree science program with physics as one of the subjects, or in a 4-year B.E/B.Tech degree program, are also eligible.

Note: Candidates in their final semester/year of the qualifying examination in 2023 are eligible to apply. However, admission is contingent upon submitting the final semester/year result mark sheet with the requisite percentage or equivalent grade if selected.

National Level Examinations for PhD Program Pursuit

  • School of Biological Sciences: Candidates should have qualified in at least one of the following national level examinations: CSIR-UGC-NET (LS or JRF), GATE, JEST, GPAT, DBT JRF (BET), ICMR, JGEEBILS, or any other equivalent national level examination valid for the academic year August 2023-July 2024.
  • School of Chemical Sciences: Candidates should have qualified in at least one of the following national level examinations: CSIR-UGC NET (LS or JRF), GATE, valid for the academic year August 2023-July 2024.
  • School of Computer Sciences: Candidates should have qualified in at least one of the following national level examinations: CSIR-UGC-NET (JRF), GATE, JEST, valid for the academic year August 2023-July 2024.
  • School of Humanities & Social Sciences: Candidates should have qualified in at least one of the following national level examinations: UGC-NET (JRF only), GATE (Humanities and Social Science), ICSSR fellowship, or any other equivalent national level examination valid for the academic year August 2023-July 2024.
  • School of Physical Sciences: Candidates should have qualified in at least one of the following national level examinations: CSIR-UGC-NET (JRF only), GATE, JEST, valid for the academic year August 2023-July 2024.

Application Process

To apply, visit the NISER website at http://www.niser.ac.in and follow the step-by-step instructions provided for completing the online application submission process. Ensure that you upload soft copies of the supporting documents as per the eligibility criteria along with your online form. If you intend to apply to more than one school, please fill out separate online application forms for each school, including the appropriate supporting documents. Additionally, you should provide two sealed letters of reference, as per the prescribed format, with the referee’s signature on the envelope during the interview. The reference letter format is available online. NISER does not charge any application fees for PhD program applications.

Selection Procedure

The selection committee of each school will shortlist candidates who meet the minimum educational qualifications and any additional criteria set by the respective school. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, supplemented by a written test if deemed necessary, for admission. The selection committee of each school will recommend candidates to the Chairman of the Academic Council for admission to the Ph.D. program based on academic records and performance in the selection process. All candidates called for the test/interview will be reimbursed for their single, second sleeper class railway fare by the shortest route from their place of residence to the Institute. They must provide evidence (railway ticket) to support their claim.

Fellowship

Students with institute fellowships from NISER will be eligible to receive Rs. 31,000/- for the first two years, which will subsequently increase to Rs. 35,000/- for the remaining three years, provided they fulfill all the Institute’s requirements as stipulated from time to time.

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