NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2023-24 Winter Session: Dates, Application Form

NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2023-24 Winter Session- National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar invites application for PhD admission for the academic year 2023-24 Winter Session.

Check out full details on the application process, eligibility criteria, selection process and more for NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2023-24 Winter below here.

NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Programs

Following schools offers PhD Programs –

• School of Biological Sciences (SBS)
• School of Chemical Sciences (SCS)
• School of Computer Sciences (SCoS)
• School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS)
• School of Physical Sciences (SPS)
• School of Earth & Planetary Sciences (SEPS)
• School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS)

PhD Vacancy 2023-24 Winter Session

Online applications are invited from Indian citizens for admission to PhD program scheduled to commence from Jan, 2024 in the following schools of NISER Bhubaneswar:

• School of Biological Sciences (SBS)
• School of Chemical Sciences (SCS)
• School of Computer Sciences (SCoS)
• School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS)
• School of Physical Sciences (SPS)

NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2023-24 Winter Session Eligibility Criteria

Requirement of Qualifying in National Level Examinations

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/DBTJRF(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 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 Humanities & Social Sciences

Candidates should have qualified for at least one of the National Level Examinations, i.e., 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 at least one of these National Level Examinations, i.e., CSIR-UGC-NET (JRF only)/GATE/JEST valid for the academic year August 2023- July 2024

Important Note:

• The cut off marks for national examination such as CSIR-UGC-NET /GATE/ JEST//GPAT/NBHM/JGEEBILS will be decided by each School for the relevant subject.
• As per the HBNI Ordinance, students having INSPIRE Doctoral Fellowship ONLY, without qualifying any of the above-mentioned national level written examinations, will NOT be considered for admission to the Ph.D. program in NISER.
• Candidates with a GPA in a qualifying degree may need to produce the conversion note (in case it is not mentioned in their mark sheet) from their institution towards the percentage calculation.

Selection Process

• 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 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 the round trip single, second sleeper class railway fare by the shortest route from their residence to the Institute. They have to produce evidence (railway ticket) in support of their claim.

Fellowship

• The institute fellowship given by NISER is Rs. 31,000/- for the first two years, which will subsequently be enhanced to Rs. 35,000/- for the 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.
• Students with external fellowship from agencies( CSIR, UGC, etc ) will get fellowship as per the rules of the respective funding agencies.

*Subject to revision for enhancement of fellowship upon receipt of DAE/HBNI notification.

NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2023-24 Winter Session Important Dates

Tentative Dates for Test/Interview

NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2023-24 Winter Session Application Process

• Eligible candidates have to apply online mode through official website of NISER.
• Candidates should read carefully all the instructions to complete the application submission process.
• Candidates should fill up separate online application forms for each school if intending to apply for more than one school.
• At the time of application, along with this online form, the candidate should upload soft copy of the supporting documents as per the eligibility criteria.

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 passing 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 the qualifying examination, i.e., Master’s degree OR 4 Years / 8 Semester Bachelor’s degree, whichever is applicable. In case the original pass certificate is not issued by the University, then a certificate from the University on its letterhead with the seal of the concerned authority certifying the completion of the degree should be submitted.
• Certificate/document in support of qualifying national level examination(s) viz. CSIR UGC NET / GATE / GPAT / DBT / ICMR / JEST or any other as applicable.

Application Fee

• No application fees

NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2023-24 Winter Session Results

NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2023-24 Winter Session Results will be updated here when available.

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