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Candidates while filling out the application form need to upload scanned documents. Aspirants must upload the below documents while filling out Institute of Science, Nirma University application form:

• BSc or other qualifying bachelor's degree marksheet
• SSC Marksheet
• HSC Marksheet
• School Leaving Certificate (SLC)
• Passport-size photograph (.jpg file)
• Graduation Degree Certificate
• Aadhaar Card

Candidates who have passed a master's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline from a recognised university with at least 55% aggregate can apply for Institute of Science, Nirma University PhD programme. Besides, aspirants who have completed a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant discipline with a minimum of 75% aggregate can also apply.

Candidates who have passed MPhil degree with at least 55% aggregate or its equivalent grade can also apply.

Institute of Science, Nirma University offers two programmes at PG and doctoral levels. The institute offers a two-year MSc programme and a full-time/ part-time PhD course. Admission to the offered programmes is based on entrance test conducted by Nirma University. The institute also considers national-level entrance exam scores for PhD programme.

The total annual fee for MSc at Institute of Science, Nirma University is INR 4.20 lakh. The fee excludes a refundable security deposit of INR 10,000. Besides, aspirants also need to pay initial one-time post-graduation registration of INR 1,000 and university exam fee of INR 11,000 per annum. Candidates need to pay the course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seats.

There are a total of 90 seats in MSc programme of Institute of Science, Nirma University. The institute offers seats in MSc based on common entrance test conducted by Nirma University. Below is MSc specialisation-wise intake:

Candidates must pass a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Agricultural, Veterinary, Fishery & Dairy Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, BDS, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Medicine Laboratory Science, BHMS, BAMS, BTech/ BE Bioscience, Physiotherapy and Bio-Medical Engineering with at least 50% aggregate to apply for Institute of Science, Nirma University MSc programme.

Aspirants wishing to apply for a course at Institute of Science, Nirma University need to pay an application fee. The application processing fee is INR 1,250 for each programme. Aspirants need to pay the fee along with the filled application process. The mode of payment is online. The application processing fee for Institute of Science is non-refundable.

Institute of Science, Nirma University specifies the minimum aggregate and qualification required to apply for a course. The basic eligibility for PG courses is graduation. Below is course-wise eligibility for Institute of Science:

Yes, Nirma University conducts a Computer Based Entrance Test for admission to MSc programme offered under Institute of Science. The test includes 100 multiple-choice questions of 100 marks. The duration of the test is 90 minutes. Besides, the university also conducts an entrance test for PhD programme. The syllabus of the test consists of 50% of research methodology and 50% is subject-specific. 

Institute of Science, Nirma University shortlists candidates for the MSc course based on the Common Entrance Test conducted by the Nirma University. Besides, the university also conducts an entrance test for PhD programme. The institute also considers a valid score in UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, GPAT for PhD admission. Shortlisted aspirants are further called for interview/ viva-voce for admission.