NISER - National Institute of Science Education and Research

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. 

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 based on the cutoff trends and Section-wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS). 

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.

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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Some guides are brief (1–2 weeks), and a few are lengthy like PG Diploma or M.Tech. These are for college students, instructors, and specialists who need to work in area or research regions.

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.

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Placements for Ph.D. students at the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar are generally not focused on traditional campus placements like those in engineering or management fields. NISER is primarily focused on research and higher education, with many graduates pursuing further studies or research positions. While there isn't a placement cell in the traditional sense, NISER provides support for students with internships, PhD opportunities, and connections for research positions.