NISER recruitment for Ph.D. Programme in Bhubaneshwar

Ph.D. Programme – 2016 conducts National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER)

Biological Sciences

Qualification: 60% in Masters in any branches of Biology, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Computer Sciences and Bioinformatics. Students with Masters in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with an interest in pursuing a research career in life sciences are also encouraged to apply

Chemical Sciences

Qualification: 60% in Masters in Chemistry or allied fields. Student with masters in any branches of Natural or Computer Sciences with interest in pursuing career in Chemistry.

Physical Sciences

Qualification: 60% or equivalent GPA cumulatively till the last year/semester examination appeared in M.Sc majoring in Physics OR M.E./ M.Tech in Applied Physics.

Mathematical Sciences

Qualification: 60% in Masters in Mathematics or Statistics or Computer Science

Humanities and Social Sciences

Qualification: 60% in Masters in Social Sciences and allied disciplines

Scholarship : The scholarship given by NISER is Rs.25,000/- for first two years, which will subsequently be enhanced to Rs.28,000/- 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.

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 / venue of the Test and Interview. They have to produce evidence (railway ticket) in support of their claim.