NISER Bhubaneswar Ph.D. Admission 2021 – NISER Bhubaneswar has extended last date to submit the application form for Ph.D. Admission for Summer Session. The last date to fill the application form for Ph.D course is extendes to May 31, 2021, However, the last date for filling online application for students applying in School of Mathematical Sciences is May 30, 2021. National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar (NISER) has released the notification for PhD admission for the summer session 2021. After the completion of the application process, shortlisted candidates list is released and they are called for written test/interview (If necessary). Details of NISER Bhubaneswar Ph.D Admission 2021 such as application form, eligibility criteria, fee, selection process etc. are given below.
Latest: NISER Bhubaneswar has last date for submission of application form for Ph.D. Admission for summer session 2021. Also, the revised dates of the interview will be notified later. Scroll down to fill the form.
NISER Bhubaneswar Ph.D Admission 2021
Candidates called for the Test / Interview will be paid to and fro single, secondsleeper class railway fare by the shortest route from their place of residence to the Institute.. The complete schedule for NISER Bhubaneswar Ph.D. Admission 2021 is given below.
NISER Ph.D Admission 2021 | Summer Session Dates |
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Online application | 30 Mar 2021 |
Last date for filling up online application | 31 May 2021 |
Last date for filling online application for students applying in School of Mathematical Sciences | |
Short-listed candidates list will be uploaded on NISER website | |
Short-listed candidates list for School of Mathematical Sciences is uploaded on | |
Dates for test/interview | |
School of Biological Sciences | |
School of Chemical Sciences | |
School of Computer Sciences | |
School of Earth & Planetary Sciences | |
School of Humanities and Social Sciences | |
School of Mathematical Sciences | |
School of Physical Science | |
Registration starts from | Aug 2021 |
Schedule for MSc-PhD Programme in Physics
NISER M.Sc-Ph.D Admission 2021 | Dates |
Availability of online applications | To be announced! |
Last date of online application | To be announced! |
List of shortlisted candidates | To be announced! |
Date of Test/Interview | To be announced! |
NISER Bhubaneswar Ph.D 2021 Application Form
The application form have to be filled up online at the official website i.e. niser.ac.in and candidates should follow stepwise instructions mentioned to complete the application submission process. At the time of application, along with this online form, the candidate should upload a soft copy of the supporting documents of eligibility criteria. NISER does not demand any application fee from the candidates who apply for Ph.D Admission 2021.
Apply Online: Click here to fill the NISER Bhubaneswar Ph.D 2021 Application Form for Summer Session.
Check List for Application Submission
During online submission, you will need to have the following ready with you for uploading:
- JPEG file of your passport size photo.
- JPEG file of your valid signatures.
- Birth Certificate/10th pass certificate in support of date of birth.
- Certificate in support of category (SC/ST), only if applicable.
- Certificate and mark sheets in support of passing qualifying examination i.e Master’s degree. In case the original pass certificate is not issued by University then a certificate from the University on its letter head with seal of the concerned authority certifying the completion of degree should be submitted.
- Certificate/document in support of qualifying national level examination(s) viz. CSIR-UGC.
- NET/GATE/GPAT/DBT/ICMR/JEST/NBHM or any other as applicable.
- For students applying for Ph.D in Mathematics through NBHM PhD written test-2021 need to upload the interview call letter received from NBHM.
How to apply?
- Go to official website (niser.ac.in) and look for the link provided to fill the application form.

- Now enter the information asked and “click to register” button as shown in below image.

- Candidates intending to apply for more than one school should fill up online application form for each school and submit separate forms with appropriate supporting documents.
- Two sealed letters of reference in the prescribed format with the signature of the reference on the envelope should be produced by the student at the time of interview.
- The copy of reference in the prescribed format of the reference letter is available online..
NISER Bhubaneswar Ph.D Admission 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Educational Qualifications
Biological Sciences: 60% or equivalent GPA in Masters or M. Tech or M. Pharm in any branches of Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Life Sciences, Pharmacy (any specialization), Veterinary Sciences, Computer Sciences, Bioinformatics, and Biotechnology. Students with a Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics having an interest in pursuing a career in Biology are also encouraged to apply.
Chemical Sciences: 60% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Chemistry or allied Chemistry fields. Student with Master’s degree in any branches of Basic Sciences with undergraduate degree in Chemistry (or chemistry as one of the subjects) or M.Tech in applied Chemistry or Computer Sciences with interest in pursuing a career in Chemistry are also encouraged to apply.
Computer Sciences: 60% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Computer Science/Mathematics/Electronics /Electrical Engineering or related fields.
Humanities and Social Sciences: 55%or equivalent GPA in Masters in Social Sciences and allied disciplines.
Earth & Planetary Sciences: 60% or equivalent GPA in Masters or M.Tech or M.E in Physics/Astronomy and Astrophysics /Geology/ Geophysics/ Earth Science / Chemistry /Space / Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences / Engineering Physics/ Mechanical engineering / Civil engineering / Computer engineering. In addition to the above criteria, candidates with M.Sc. degrees should possess a mathematical, physical or chemical science based Bachelor’s degree.
Mathematical Sciences: 60% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Mathematics or Computer Science.
Physical Sciences: 60% or equivalent GPA in Master’s degree majoring in Physics or M.E./M.Tech in Applied Physics.
Integrated MSc-PhD Programme in Physics: Applicants with first class marks in Bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences or an equivalent degree with Physics as one of the main subjects or BE/B.Tech in Engineering Physics from a recognized University are eligible to apply.
Note: For information on NISER Bhubaneswar Ph.D Eligibility conditions, check the admission notification of 2021 session from below.
NISER Bhubaneswar Ph.D 2021 Admit Card
Each school will send the call letters/admit card separately for test/interview to those Candidates who will successfully submit an Application form along with all documents within the given time frame. Admit Card is a very important document as it contains all information related to exam such as the name of the candidate, roll number, exam center etc. To download the admit card candidates need to visit the official website and enter the details as asked.
Shortlist for Entrance test and Interview
List of Shortlisted candidates for the different courses of NISER Bhubaneswar Ph.D. Admission 2021, for the test/interview process, will be released after the completion of application process. The candidates who will be shortlisted for test/interview will be on the basis of meeting the minimum eligibility criteria. The shortlisted candidates will only receive the admit card.
NISER Bhubaneswar Ph.D 2021 Selection Procedure
The applications are invited first and the eligible candidates will be selected from among the total applications received. The candidates shortlisted will receive the admit card and will appear for Interview supplemented by test. There are five schools of basic sciences at NISER which are mentioned below.
Schools of basic sciences at NISER, Bhubaneswar are.
- School of Biological Sciences (SBS)
- School of Chemical Sciences (SCS)
- School of Physical Sciences (SPS)
- School of Computer Sciences (SCPS)
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS)
- School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS)
- . School of Earth & Planetary Sciences (SEPS)
Requirement of Qualifying in National Level Examinations for pursuing Ph.D program:

Based on the academic record and the performance of the candidates in the selection process, the selection committee of the school will recommend candidates to the Chairman, Academic Council for admission to the Ph.D. program.
Integrated MSc-PhD Programme in Physics: Shortlisting of candidates is done on the basis of JAM 2021/JEST 2021 Mark which will be followed by a test/interview for the final selection of candidates.
Note: All candidates called for the Test / Interview will be paid to and fro single, second-sleeper class railway fare by the shortest route from their place of residence to the Institute/venue of the Test and Interview. They have to produce evidence (railway ticket) in support of their claim.
NISER Bhubaneswar Ph.D 2021 Result
List of the candidates selected for the admission of NISER Bhubneshwar Ph.D. will be released. Selected candidates will have to report for registration on at NISER with their original documents. To check the result, the link will be provided on the official website (niser.ac.in).
Fellowship Awarded
The fellowship given by NISER is Rs. 31,000/- for first two years, which will subsequently be enhanced to Rs. 35,000/- for 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.
Address for communication and more details:
Dean, Academic Affairs,
National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER),
P.O.-Jatni, Dist-Khurda, Odisha-752050
Phone: 0674-2494013, Fax-0674-2494004
NISER Bhubaneswar Ph.D Admission 2021 Test/Interview Shortlist (For Summer Session)
After the application submission window is closed, the institute scrutinizes the applications received. Suitable candidates are shortlisted based on academic merit and fulfillment of eligibility criteria. The shortlisted candidates have to appear for written test and/or interview as per the schedule. Candidates can check the shortlist for test and interview procedure below.
Official Website: niser.ac.in
For more details of NISER Bhubaneswar Ph.D. Admission 2021 and Integrated MSc-PhD Programme 2021, candidates can refer below documents:
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