NISER Bhubaneswar Integrated MSc-PhD Admission 2024-25: Dates, Application Form

NISER Bhubaneswar Integrated MSc-PhD Admission 2024-25- National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar offers Integrated MSc-PhD admission for the academic year 2024-25.

Check out details like application process, eligibility criteria, selection process for NISER Bhubaneswar Integrated MSc-PhD Admission 2024-25 here.

NISER Bhubaneswar Integrated MSc-PhD Programs

Integrated MSc-Ph.D program scheduled to commence from August, 2024 in the following schools of NISER, Bhubaneswar.

• School of Biological Sciences (SBS)
• School of Chemical Sciences (SCS)
• School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS)
• School of Physical Sciences (SPS)

Eligibility Criteria

Integrated MSc – PhD Admission in Biological Sciences

• A bachelor’s degree in any branch of Biology/Life Sciences or any equivalent professional degree such as B.Pharm / B.V.Sc / B.Sc (Ag) / M.B.B.S / B.E. / B.Tech., from a university recognized by UGC with minimum 60% marks aggregate or 6.0 CGPA.
• Candidates who are appearing for their Final Examination for Bachelor’s Degree can also apply, provided they submit an undertaking that they will submit the Qualifying degree certificates by the time of the Interview.
• The candidate has to qualify in any one of the following national-level examinations: JAM 2024/GATE/CSIR-UGC NET JRF or equivalent. The shortlisting of candidates for test/interview will be based on marks/rank/score obtained in the national-level qualifying examination.

Integrated MSc – PhD Admission in Physical Sciences

• A bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences or an equivalent degree with Physics as one of the major subjects or B.E/B.Tech from a University recognized by UGC with minimum 60% marks in aggregate or its equivalent GPA.
• Candidates who are appearing in their Final Examination for Bachelor’s Degree can also apply provided they submit an undertaking that they will submit the Qualifying degree certificates by the time of Interview.
• The candidate has to qualify in the JAM 2024/JEST 2024 examination. The shortlisting of candidates for test/interview will be based on JAM 2024 / JEST 2024 mark.

Integrated MSc – PhD Admission in Chemical Sciences

• A bachelor’s degree in Chemical Sciences or an equivalent degree with Chemistry as one of the main subjects from a University recognised by UGC with minimum 60% marks aggregate or 6.0 CGPA.
• Candidates who are appearing in their Final Examination for Bachelor’s Degree can also apply provided they submit an undertaking that they will submit the Qualifying degree certificates by the time of Interview.
• The candidate has to qualify in the JAM 2024 examination. The shortlisting of candidates for test/interview will be based on JAM 2024 mark.

Integrated MSc – PhD Admission in Mathematical Sciences

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree from a University recognized by UGC with minimum 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent GPA.
• Candidates who are appearing in their Final Examination for Bachelor’s Degree can also apply provided they submit an undertaking that they will submit the Qualifying degree certificates by the time of Interview.
• The candidates have to qualify in one of the following examinations: JAM 2024, NBHM M.Sc/Ph.D. Scholarship written examination (a copy of the call letter from NBHM to appear for Interview has to be produced).

Selection Procedure

• The selection committee of the respective schools will short-list the candidates among those who meet the above mentioned eligibility criteria.
• The short-listed candidates will be called for a test followed by an interview. 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 Integrated MSc-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) along with a copy of their call letter and bank details in support of their claim.
• Candidates with GPA in qualifying degree may need to produce the conversion note (in case it is not mentioned in their mark sheet) from their institution towards calculation of percentage.

NISER Bhubaneswar Integrated MSc-PhD Admission 2024-25 Important Dates

NISER Bhubaneswar Integrated MSc-PhD Admission Application Process

Application will be accepted only through Online mode. 

Eligible candidates have to apply online mode through official website of NISER Bhubaneswar.

Candidates should read carefully all the instructions to complete the application submission process.

Checklist for application submission

During online submission, you will need to have the following ready with you for uploading;

• JPEG file of your passport size photo.
• JPEG file of your valid signatures.
• Birth Certificate/10th pass certificate in support of date of birth.
• Certificate in support of category (SC/ST), only if applicable.
• Certificate and mark sheets in support of passing qualifying examination. In case the original pass certificate is not issued by University then a certificate from the University on its letterhead with seal of the concerned authority certifying the completion of degree should be submitted.
• Certificate/document in support of qualifying national level examination(s) viz. CSIR-UGC NET JRF/GATE/JAM/JEST/NBHM or any other as applicable.
• For students applying for Integrated MSc-PhD in Mathematics through NBHM MSc / PhD written test-2024 need to upload the interview call letter received from NBHM.

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