Bhubaneswar: National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar released Notice for Admission to PhD Program 2020-21 (Summer Session). The PhD program is scheduled to commence from 28 July 2020.
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); and 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.
Key Dates:
- Online application will be activated on – 01 March 2020 (Sunday)
- Last date for filling up online application – 31 March 2020 (Tuesday)
- Short-listed candidates list will be uploaded on NISER website latest by 15 April 2020
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, Chemistry, Space, Earth, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences OR M.Tech in Space Technology, Hydrological and Earth System Sciences Humanities and Social
Sciences: 55% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Social Sciences or in allied disciplines.
Mathematical Sciences: 60% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Mathematics or Computer Science.
Physical Sciences: 60% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Physics or M.E/M.Tech in Applied Physics.
Requirement of Qualifying in National Level Examinations for pursuing PhD 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 2020-2021.
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 2020-2021.
For other subjects, requirement of Qualifying in National Level Examinations, the candidates should refer the Admission Notification.
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 PhD program.
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).
