Bhubaneswar, 31 March 2021: National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar, is an autonomous premier public research institute under Department of Atomic Energy, has announced Admission to PhD Program 2021-22 (Summer Session). The PhD program is scheduled to commence from August 2021.
Key Dates: Online application has opened from 30 March 2021. The closing date for filling up online application is 05 May 2021. The last date for filling online application for students applying in School of Mathematical Sciences is 30 May 2021.
PhD Programs in Subjects:
- 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)
Fellowships: The institute fellowship given by NISER is INR 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.
Name of School Minimum Educational Qualifications:
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.
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.
Computer Sciences: 60% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or related fields, or Mathematics.
Earth & Planetary Sciences: 60% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemistry, Space, Earth, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences OR M.Tech in Engineering Physics, Space Sciences & Technology, Hydrological and Earth System Sciences.
In addition to the above criteria, candidates should possess mathematical, physical or chemical science based Bacherlor’s degree.
Mathematical Sciences: 60% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Mathematics or Computer Science.
Humanities and Social Sciences: 55% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Social Sciences or in allied disciplines.
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 2021- July 2022.
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 2021- July 2022.
School of Computer 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 2021- July 2022.
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 2021- July 2022.
School of Humanities & Social Sciences: Candidates should have qualified at least one of the National Level Examinations i.e. UGC-NET (LS or JRF) /ICSSR fellowship or any other equivalent national level examination valid for the academic year August 2021- July 2022.
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 2021- July 2022.
School of Physical Sciences: Candidates should have qualified at least one of these National Level Examinations i.e. CSIR-UGC-NET (JRF only)/GATE/JEST valid for the academic year August 2021- July 2022.
For further details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the PhD Admission Notification of National Institute of Science Education And Research (NISER).
