National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar announces PhD Program Admission 2023 (Summer Session), Apply now
NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2023 – National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar applications are invited from Indian citizens for admission in the PhD program scheduled to commence from August, 2023 in the following schools of NISER, Bhubaneswar
NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2023
PhD Program are offered in the following schools of NISER, Bhubaneswar
- School of Biological Sciences (SBS)
- School of Chemical Sciences (SCS)
- School of Computer Sciences (SCPS)
- School of Earth & Planetary Sciences (SEPS)
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS)
- School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS)
- School of Physical Sciences (SPS)
Important Dates
- Online application portal will be activated on – 3rd April 2023
- Last date for filling up online application – 30th April, 2023
- Short-listed candidates list will be uploaded on NISER website: 5th – 16th May, 2023
School of Mathematical Sciences (for students qualified in NBHM PhD written test 2023 ONLY)
- Online Application portal will re-open on – 20th May, 2023
- Last date for filling up online application – 28th May, 2023
- Short-listed candidates list will be uploaded on NISER website: 31st May, 2023
Tentative dates for test/interview will be as follows
- School of Biological Sciences: 22nd – 24th May, 2023
- School of Chemical Sciences: 19th – 21st June 2023
- School of Computer Sciences: 5th – 06th June, 2023
- School of Earth & Planetary Sciences : 5th – 09th June, 2023
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences: 29th – 30th May, 2023
- School of Mathematical Sciences (Phase 1): 12th – 14th June, 2023
- School of Mathematical Sciences (Phase 2): 10th – 12th July, 2023
- School of Physical Sciences: 29th – 31st May, 2023
Eligibility Criteria
- Biological Sciences: 60% or equivalent GPA in Masters or M. Tech or M. Pharm in any branches of Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Life Sciences, Pharmacy (any specialization), Veterinary Sciences, Computer Sciences, Bioinformatics and Biotechnology. Students with Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics having interest in pursuing a career in Biology are also encouraged to apply. Candidates with a 4 year / 8 semester Bachelor’s degree program with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade are also eligible to apply for the program.
- Chemical Sciences: 60% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Chemistry or allied Chemistry fields. Student with Master’s degree in any branches of Basic Sciences with undergraduate degree in Chemistry (or chemistry as one of the subjects) or M.Tech in applied Chemistry or Computer Sciences with interest in pursuing a career in Chemistry are also encouraged to apply. Candidates with a 4 year / 8 semester Bachelor’s degree program with chemistry as major subject with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade are also eligible to apply for the program.
- Computer Sciences: 60% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Mathematics or Masters in Computer Science, or M.Tech or M.E. in Computer Science/Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related fields. Candidates with a 4 year / 8 semester Bachelor’s degree program with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade are also eligible to apply for the program
- Earth & Planetary Sciences: 60% or equivalent GPA in Masters or M.Tech or M.E in Physics/Astronomy and Astrophysics /Geology/ Geophysics/ Earth Science / Chemistry /Space / Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences / Engineering Physics/ Mechanical engineering / Civil engineering / Computer engineering. In addition to the above criteria, candidates with M.Sc. degrees should possess a mathematical, physical or chemical science based Bachelor’s degree. Candidates with a 4 year / 8 semester Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical engineering/Civil engineering/Engineering physics/Computer engineering with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade are also eligible to apply for the program.
- Humanities and Social Sciences: 55% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Social Sciences or in allied disciplines.
- Mathematical Sciences: 60% or equivalent GPA in Master’s degree examination. Candidates with a 4 year / 8 semester Bachelor’s degree program with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade are also eligible to apply for the program.
- Physical Sciences: 60% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Physics or M.E / M.Tech in Applied Physics. Candidates with a minimum 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 to apply for the program.
- # Candidates who are appearing in the final semester/year of qualifying examination in 2023 are also eligible to apply. However, if selected, their admission will be subject to submission of final semester / year result mark sheet wherein they should have obtained the requisite percentage or equivalent grade.
Requirement of Qualifying in National Level Examinations for pursuing Ph.D program
- School of Biological Sciences – Candidates should have qualified at least one of the National Level Examinations i.e. CSIR-UGC-NET (LS or JRF) /GATE/JEST/GPAT/DBT/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 at least one of these National Level Examinations i.e. CSIR-UGC NET (LS or JRF)/GATE valid for the academic year August 2023-July 2024.
- School of Computer Sciences – Candidates should have qualified at least one of these National Level Examinations i.e. CSIR-UGC-NET (JRF)/GATE/JEST valid for the academic year August 2023-July 2024.
- School of Earth and Planetary Sciences – Candidates should have qualified at least one of these National Level Examinations i.e. CSIR-UGC-NET (LS or JRF) /GATE/JEST valid for the academic year August 2023-July 2024.
- School of Humanities & Social Sciences – Candidates should have qualified at least one of the National Level Examinations i.e. UGC-NET (LS or JRF) / 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 Mathematical Sciences – Candidates should have qualified at least one of these National Level Examinations in Mathematical Sciences i.e. CSIR-UGC-NET (JRF only) /GATE/NBHM*or any other equivalent national level examination valid for the academic year August 2023-July 2024.
- *A student will be considered to be qualified in National Level Written Examination conducted by NBHM if he/she has received call letter from NBHM to appear in the interview for PhD fellowship 2023 (irrespective of getting selected for NBHM PhD fellowship 2023 or not).
Application Process
- The application form has to be filled up online at http://www.niser.ac.in and candidates should follow stepwise instructions mentioned to complete the application submission process.
- At the time of application, along with this online form, the candidate should upload a soft copy of the supporting documents as per the eligibility criteria.
- Candidates intending to apply for more than one school should fill up separate online application forms for each school with appropriate supporting documents.
- Two sealed letters of reference in the prescribed format with signature of the referee on the envelope should be produced by the student at the time of interview.
- The copy of the reference letter is available online.
- NISER does not demand any application fee from the candidates who apply for PhD programs.
Selection Procedure
- The selection committee of the respective schools will short-list the candidates among those who meet the minimum educational qualifications and satisfy additional criteria which each school may set as deemed necessary.
- The short-listed candidates will be called for an interview, supplemented by a written test, if necessary, for the admission.
- Based on the academic record and the performance of the candidates in the selection process, the selection committee of the school will recommend candidates to the Chairman, Academic Council for admission to the Ph.D. program.
- All candidates called for the Test / Interview will be paid to and fro single, second sleeper class railway fare by the shortest route from their place of residence to the Institute. They have to produce evidence (railway ticket) in support of their claim.
Fellowship
- Students with institute fellowship from NISER will be eligible to draw Rs. 31,000/- for first two years, which will subsequently be enhanced to Rs. 35,000/- for remaining three years, subject to the condition that he/she fulfills all the requirements of the Institute that will be stipulated from time to time.
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website
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