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

National Institute of Science Education and Research part of the Homi Bhabha National Institute offers five-year Integrated BSc + MSc and a PhD course at UG and doctoral levels. The institute conducts National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) for selecting aspirants for Integrated BSc + MSc programme. Besides, NISER also accepts national-level entrance exams like GATE, JEST, GPAT, CSIR NET, etc. for PhD admission. 

Situated in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, NISER (National Institute of Science, Education, and Research) is a preeminent institution of higher learning. The institute offers degree courses, including undergraduate and graduate programmes, for students to further their studies. These programmes are available in m-time format. The institute is well-known for offering B.Sc. and Ph.D. courses. The National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar, or NISER, provides a five-year combined BSc and MSc programme. Through its five schools, NISER Bhubaneswar grants PhDs in five different fields of study. To apply to the PhD programmes, candidates must have completed a master's degree in the applicable field.

Eligibility Criteria:Students appearing for their 12th board exams in 2024, including first and second droppers, are eligible. The minimum percentage required in the class 12 board exams is 55% for SC, ST, or PWD candidates and 60% for all other categories. Candidate must secure a position in the NEST 2024 merit list. The first step involves an open call by the institute, followed by shortlisting based on the eligibility criteria of the respective schools and/or scores in the national examinations such as CSIR-UGC-NET/ GATE/ JEST/ GPAT/ DBT/ ICMR/ JGEEBILS. Minimum Percentage Requirement-A minimum aggregate of 60% marks (or equivalent grade) in the Class XII examination is mandatory for eligibility. For candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Divyangjan categories, the minimum requirement is relaxed to 55%.

Aspirants applying for NISER Integrated MSc programme, must first fill NEST application form with an application fee. The registration fee for NEST is as follows: Category Fee (INR)Male candidates of Unreserved/ EWS/OBC categoryFor Centers in India - 1,200Female candidates in the Unreserved/EWS/OBC categoryFor Centers in India - 600SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidatesFor Centers in India - 600

The fees for Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc at NISER Bhubaneswar is a 5 years course offered at the UG level. The total tuition fee for NISER Bhubaneswar Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc is INR 95,650. These fees are subject to change and may vary for subsequent years or different specializations within the programs offered at NISER.

Absolutely! NISER is special designed for students who want to pursue Science after Class 12. NSER offer a five-year integrated B.Sc. M.Sc. programme in various Science disciplines. To get in, a candidate need to score well in the NEST (National Entrance Screening Test) and meet the eligibility criteria. With strong academic performance in Class 12 and good preparation for NEST, NISER can be an excellent gateway to a fulfilling career in scientific research.

Candidates must meet a minimum eligibility criterion set by NISER in order to apply for any of the programmes. Here are the requirements for NISER eligibility:Integrated BSc + MSc: Class 12 or comparable test with a minimum of 60% overall (55% overall for SC, ST, and PD Category) Applicants who appeared in or passed Class 12 in the previous two years are also eligible to apply. Applicants cannot be older than 20 years old. PhD: A master's degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 55–60% overall

Admission to NISER Bhubaneswar depends on the programme you're interested in. For instance, to get admission into Integrated MSc Program (5 years), admission is based on the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) conducted jointly by NISER and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai. For that, candidates need to register and perform well on NEST. Selection into the pragram is based solely on the NEST score. There are no interviews or additional tests.If you want to pursue PhD Program & Integrated MSc+PhD Program, you will be shortlisted based on your eligibility and scores in national exams like GATE, JEST, GPAT, CSIR-UGC NET, etc. (specific exams vary by program).  

No, NISER does not offer a B.Sc course in agriculture. It offers integrated course of B.Sc+M.Sc. However, here is the list of colleges or universities offering B.Sc in Agriculture in Orissa:Siksha O AnusandhanOrissa University of Agriculture and TechnologyCV Raman Global UniversitySri UniversityGandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology (GIET) UniversityCenturion University Paralakhemundi Central University of OdishaMITS Institute of Professional Studies (MIPS)I hope it will help. 

Hello!NISERs are not generally placement-oriented colleges. They prefer to give good quality education to the students. The course is structured focusing on a research career. However, the placements for last year were good the highest package offered was INR 15 LPA and the average package was INR 8 LPA. Almost 80% of the batch got placed. Some of top recruiters were TCS, Infosys, Defense Research and Development Organization, Indian Space Research Organization, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Labs, etc.I hope it will help. You can reach out to us for further queries.Thank You.