NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2022-23 Summer Session: Dates, Application
NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2022-23 Summer Session- National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar invites application for PhD admission for the academic year 2022-23 Summer Session.
Check out details on the application process, eligibility criteria, selection process and more for NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2022-23 Summer Session below here.
Latest – List of selected candidates is available now for various departments
Schools of NISER Bhubaneswar inviting PhD Application
Online applications are invited from Indian citizens for admission to Ph.D program scheduled to commence from August, 2022 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)
NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2022-23 Summer Session Eligibility Criteria
| 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/Mathematics/Electronics /Electrical Engineering or related fields |
| 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. | |
| Mathematical Sciences | 60% or equivalent GPA in Master’s degree examination. |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 55% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Social Sciences or in allied disciplines |
| Physical Sciences | 60% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Physics or M.E/M.Tech in Applied Physics. |
Note –
Candidates who are appearing in the final semester/year of qualifying examination in 2022 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/GPA.
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/DBT/ ICMR/ JGEEBILS or any other equivalent national level examination valid for the academic year August 2022- July 2023.
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 2022- July 2023.
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 2022- July 2023.
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 2022- July 2023.
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
2022- July 2023.
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 2022- July 2023.
*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 2022 (irrespective of getting selected for NBHM PhD fellowship 2022 or not).
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 2022- July 2023.
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 HBNI Ordinance, student having INSPIRE Fellowship Doctoral Fellowship ONLY, without qualifying any other national level written examination will not be considered for admission to Ph.D program in NISER.
- 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.
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.
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.
NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2022-23 Summer Session Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online application starts on | 01 April 2022 |
| Last date for online application | 30 April 2022 |
| Short-listed candidates list will be uploaded on | 10-16 May 2022 |
Tentative Dates for Test/Interview
| School of Biological Sciences | 01-04 June 2022 |
| School of Chemical Sciences | 27-29 June 2022 |
| School of Computer Sciences | 06 June 2022 |
| School of Earth & Planetary Sciences | 27 June – 01 July 2022 |
| School of Mathematical Sciences | 15-17 June 2022 |
| School of Humanities and social Sciences | 01-02 June 2022 |
| School of Physical Sciences | 30 May – 01 June 2022 |
NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2022-23 Summer 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.
Application fee
- No application fees
NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2022-23 Summer Session Results
| Department | Selected Candidates |
| School of Biological Sciences | List |
| School of Chemical Sciences | List |
| School of Computer Sciences | List |
| School of Earth & Planetary Sciences | List |
| School of Mathematical Sciences | List |
| School of Humanities and social Sciences | List |
| School of Physical Sciences | List |
Important Links
| Notice for Admission to PhD Program 2022-23 | Click Here |
| NISER Bhubaneswar Website | Click Here |
Previous Admissions
NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2021-22 Winter Session
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online application starts on | 01.10.2021 |
| Last date for online application | 31.10.2021 |
NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2021-22 Summer Session
Important Dates
| Online application starts on | 30.03.2021 |
| Last date for online application | 01.05.2021 |
| Last date for School of Mathematical Sciences | 30.05.2021 |
NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2021-22 Summer Session Results
Selected Candidates
Shortlisted Candidates for Interview
The following candidates have been selected for online interview on the basis of the online
screening test.
| Name of School | Shortlisted Candidates |
| Physical Sciences | List |
| Biological Sciences | List |
| Chemical Sciences | List |
| Computer Sciences | List |
| Earth & Planetary Sciences | List |
| Mathematical Sciences | Admissions deferred till the winter session |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | List |
Shortlisted Criteria for Screening Test
| Name of School | Shortlisting Criteria |
| Physical Sciences | All candidates who submitted complete applications within the deadline are invited for an online screening test |
| Biological Sciences | Candidates have been shortlisted for online written test on the basis of the following criteria – 1. CSIR – JRF or LS Qualified, 2. DBT – JRF Category I, 3. GATE Score ≥ 600 valid for 2021, 4. GPAT Score ≥ 150 valid for 2021, 5. ICAR- NET, 6. JGEEBILS (TIFR list for full application) |
| Chemical Sciences | Candidates have been shortlisted for online interview on the basis of the following criteria – 1. CSIR/UGC – JRF Qualified, 2. LS (NET) : With marks ≥ 50, 3. GATE Score ≥ 400 valid for 2021 |
| Computer Sciences | Candidates have been shortlisted for online Screening test on the basis of the following criteria – 1. CSIR/UGC – JRF Qualified, 2. GATE (CS, Mathematics, Statistics) ≥ 27 (Marks out of 100), valid for 2021, 3. GATE (Electrical, Electronics) ≥ 45 (Marks out of 100), valid for 2021, 4. JEST : ≥ 45 (Marks), valid for 2021 |
| Earth & Planetary Sciences | Candidates have been shortlisted for online interview on the basis of the following criteria – 1. CSIR/UGC – JRF Qualified, valid for 2021, 2. CSIR/UGC- LS ≥ 70 marks out of 200 or 105 marks out of 300, valid for 2021, 3. GATE ≥ 35 marks out of 100, valid for 2021, 4. JEST : ≥ 35 (Marks), valid for 2021 |
| Mathematical Sciences | Admissions deferred till the winter session |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | Candidates shortlisted for online Screening test on the basis of the following criteria- 1. CSIR/UGS – JRF or LS Qualified, Valid for 2021, 2. GATE ≥ Qualified in respective subjects |
Shortlisted Candidates for Written Test
| Name of School | Shortlisted Candidates |
| Physical Sciences | List |
| Biological Sciences | List |
| Chemical Sciences | List |
| Computer Sciences | List |
| Earth & Planetary Sciences | List |
| Mathematical Sciences | Admissions deferred till the winter session |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | List |
Online Written Test/interview Schedule
| School of Biological Sciences | 24th June 2021, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
| School of Chemical Sciences | 30th June 2021-2nd July 2021 |
| School of Computer Sciences | 05th July 2021, 10:00 AM |
| School of Earth & Planetary Sciences | 05th to 9th July, 2021 |
| School of Mathematical Sciences | deferred till the winter session |
| School of Humanities and social Sciences | 27th June 2021, 11:00 AM |
| School of Physical Sciences | 2nd July 2021, 10:30 AM |
NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2020-21
Important Dates
| Online application starts on | 01st March 2020 |
| Last date for online application | 31st March 2020 |
Shortlisting Criteria
For School of Physical Sciences
Candidates have been provisionally shortlisted based on eligibility criteria as per the advertisement and additional criteria given below.
1. JEST 2020 Marks ≥ 38
2. GATE 2020 Marks ≥ 50
3. GATE 2019 Marks ≥ 40
4. CSIR-UGC NET JRF Qualified
For School of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Candidates have been provisionally shortlisted based on eligibility criteria as per the advertisement and additional criteria given below.
- Qualification in at least one national level examination – NET/GATE/JEST
For School of Chemical Sciences
candidates have been shortlisted based on eligibility criteria as per the advertisement.
For School of Mathematical Sciences
Candidates have been provisionally shortlisted based on eligibility criteria as per the advertisement and additional criteria given below.
- Called for NBHM 2020 interview or
- Have CSIR-UGC-JRF Certificate valid for 01, August,2020 or
- Minimum GATE-2020 score 25 out of 100.
For School of Biological Sciences
Candidates have been provisionally shortlisted based on eligibility criteria as per the advertisement and additional criteria given below.
- Valid national level exam such as CSIR-UGC-NET JRF/LS / UGC RGNF / ICMR JRF /DBT JRF etc., but not solely DST-Inspire.
- Valid GATE score >=400
- JGEEBILS (score of >=30)
- Valid & qualifying GPAT score
- 60% or more GPA in M.Sc or equivalent
For School of Computer Sciences
Candidates have been provisionally shortlisted based on eligibility criteria as per the advertisement and additional criteria given below.
- CSIR-UGC NET: Qualified for JRF in Mathematics or Computer Science, Qualified for Assistant Professor/Lecturer with more than 60% marks in CS or more than 53% marks in Mathematics.
- JEST score >35: Gate Score at least 39 in CS, or 33 in Mathematics, 50 in Electronics, 35 in Statistics.