

NISER - National Institute of Science Education and Research B.Sc. Eligibility and Highlights 2025
NISER - National Institute of Science Education and Research B.Sc. is a UG level course of 5 years duration. The mode of study is full time. Students who are Class 12 or equivalent pass from a recognised board can apply for admission. NISER - National Institute of Science Education and Research B.Sc. fee structure includes different components. The below table mentions course details:
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The rank needed to get a seat at this institution would depend on the category you belong to and the round you are applying in.
According to the NISER Bhubaneshwar NEST cutoff 2025 for the General AI category, the maximum cutoff accepted was 1972. Students can see the table below to know the maximum rank admissible for all other categories.
| Category | NISER Bhubaneshwar NEST cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
| General | 1972 |
| OBC | 1964 |
| SC | 1944 |
| ST | 1497 |
| PWD | 262 |
| EWS | 1972 |
Yes, aspirants who wish to apply for NISER UG programme i.e. Integrated BSc + MSc can join after Class 12. Aspirants must complete Class 12 or equivalent examination with at least 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PD Category) to apply for Integrated MSc programme. Besides, aspirants must pass NEST exam for admission to Integrated BSc + MSc course.
Candidates must first register for NISER Bhubaneshar admission. Aspirants must apply with an application fee for NEST. There is no application fee for PhD programme. The institute selects candidates for Integrated BSc + MSc course based on NEST score. National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is conducted jointly by the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar and Mumbai University - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS). For PhD programme, admission is based on GATE, JEST, GPAT, CSIR NET, ICMR JRF score.
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National Institute of Science Education and Research has specified certain percentage in eligibility that students must secure to apply for any of the programme. Below is NISER eligibility criteria:
| Course Name | Common Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Integrated BSc + MSc | Class 12 or equivalent examination with at least 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PD Category) Candidates who have passed Class 12 in last two years or appearing in that year can also apply Candidates must not be more than 20 years old |
| PhD | Master's degree in relevant subjects with at least 55%-60% aggregate |
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NISER Bhubaneswar B.Sc.Admission dates 2026
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
17 Jul '26 | CEBS Counselling: First Round Merit List |
17 Jul '26 - 20 Jul '26 | CEBS Counselling: Payment after first merit list |
21 Jul '26 | CEBS Counselling: Second Round Merit List |
21 Jul '26 - 23 Jul '26 | CEBS Counselling: Payment after Second merit list |
24 Jul '26 | CEBS Counselling: Third Round Merit List |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
10 Jul '26 | NISER Counselling: Admission Queue |
10 Jul '26 | CEBS Counselling: Admisson Queue |
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NISER Bhubaneswar B.Sc.Seats
| Courses | Seats |
|---|---|
| Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc | 202 |
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Answered a month ago
Getting admission to NISER with 60 marks totally depends on candidates category. Candidates belonging to General category has less chance of getting admision with 60 marks in NEST. However, students belonging to SC/ST category have better chance of admission. The entire decision of admission will be
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Answered a year ago
NISER Bhubaneswar is typically considered a Tier 2 institution in the Indian education system. Tier 1 institutions generally refer to prestigious universities such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), and other top-ranked institutions known for their
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Answered 3 months ago
There is no option to get NISER with 60 marks. The safe marks in NEST for NISER admission are 120+ marks.
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Answered 3 months ago
The following candidates are eligible to apply for NISER 2026.
- Candidates who have completed class 10+2 from a recognised board with at least three out of four disciplines - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology.
- Obtained 60% marks (55% for SC, ST and Divyangjan categories) in aggregate.
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Answered 11 months ago
Choose NISER Bhubaneswar if you're research oriented, aiming for top PhD programs or R&D positions, and prefer a stipend-supported campus with strong scientific mentorship.
Choose NIT Rourkela if you want a blend of academic education and industry-ready placements, with flexibility to pursue engineer
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