NISER - National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar Answered Questions

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 academic excellence and research output.Tier 2 institutions encompass a broader range of universities and colleges that may offer quality education but might not have the same level of recognition or resources as Tier 1 institutions. Centurion University is respected for its focus on skill development, vocational training, and community engagement, but it may not fall into the Tier 1 category based on traditional academic criteria and rankings.

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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| Document | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Class 10th marksheet | Proof of date of birth |
| Class 12th marksheet | Proof of qualifying examination |
| NEST scorecard | Scorecard of National Entrance Screening Test |
| Caste certificate (if applicable) | Proof of caste for reserved category candidates |
| Disability certificate (if applicable) | Proof of disability for PwD candidates |
| Income certificate (if applicable) | Proof of income for EWS candidates |

The overhead expenses for Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc at NISER Bhubaneswar include:
- Students' Welfare Fund: ₹1,000
- Graduation Fee: ₹1,500
- Career Development: ₹500
- Medical Examination Fee: ₹500
Total: ₹8,000 (one-time payment)
Additionally, semester fees for students of general & OBC category include:
- Tuition Fee: ₹6,000
- Laboratory: ₹1,500
- Sports and Amenities: ₹2,000
- Cultural Activities: ₹2,000
- Examination and Transcript: ₹500
- Hostel Rent: ₹2,000
- Maintenance/Electricity/Water: ₹1,000
- Transport: ₹1,000
- Mess Fee (5 months): ₹23,104
- Health Insurance: As actuals
Total: ₹39,104
For SC & ST category students, the semester fees are:
- Sports and Amenities: ₹2,000
- Cultural Activities: ₹2,000
- Examination and Transcript: ₹500
- Hostel Rent: ₹2,000
- Maintenance/Electricity/Water: ₹1,000
- Transport: ₹1,000
- Mess Fee (5 months): ₹23,104
- Health Insurance: As actuals
Total: ₹31,604
A one-time refundable caution deposit of ₹6,000 (Institute Caution Money: ₹4,000, Hostel Caution Money: ₹2,000) is also required.
The total fee to be paid by the student at the time of admission is:
- For general & OBC category: ₹53,104
- For SC & ST category: ₹45,604

NISER uses the score of IIT JAM Biotechnology (BT) to select Integrated MSc-PhD in Biological Sciences. Although they do not have a specific cutoff rank to be directly admitted as well, an extremely high JAM BT rank is required to get shortlisted and subsequently have an interview as this is a very important step in their selection. Ordinarily, the higher the candidate ranks in JAM BT in the top few hundred in the General category, the greater the prospects of this candidate getting an interview call. In NISER, the ultimate selection is done with holistic evaluation, which incorporates academic record and performance in interview besides the JAM score.