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

NISER - National Institute of Science Education and Research is a good institution for B.Sc, Ph.D. courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at NISER - National Institute of Science Education and Research are Physics.

Applicants who want to take admission in NISER and are from General category need to secure the passing marks in their category. Since general category cut off marks are higher than other categories hence applicants who belong to this category need to put more effort to take admission. This year NEST cut off marks for general category for NISER are in between 80 to 90 marks. Though final marks will be decided after the conlusion of the exam. 

Applicants who want to take admission in NISER needs to secure the passing marks decided by the authorities for this. The NISER cut off marks can be less than or equall to cut off marks for CEBS.  Since last year passing criteria has been changed hence applicants need to just secure passing marks in any of three subjects. Candidates scoring equal to and above the MAP and in SMAS in three sections will qualify for NISER through NEST exam. 

Yes, NISER Bhubaneshwar offers fellowships to PhD students. Under the fellowship, students are offered INR 31,000 for the first two years, which will subsequently be enhanced to INR 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.

Yes, NISER Bhubaneswar offer Merit Scholarships for BSc students. Below are the details for NISER Scholarships for BSc students:ScholarshipScholarship AmountINSPIRE Programme of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of IndiaINR 5,000 per monthSummer Internship GrantINR 20,000 annually

The selection committee of the respective schools of NISER shortlist candidates meeting the educational requirements for PhD course. Aspirants are further select based on GATE, JEST, GPAT, CSIR NET, ICMR JRF score. The shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and/or interviews for selectionas part of the PhD admission process.