NISER Bhubaneswar: Courses, Fees, Facilities

Nivedha Kamatchi

NISER Bhubaneswar, established in 2007, is operated under the Department of Atomic Energy. It is affiliated with the Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai. The National Institute of Science Education and Research (Bhubaneshwar offers integrated undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses in Life Sciences, Applied Sciences and Earth Sciences. The National Entrance Screening Test, or NEST, is a compulsory test for admission to the UG and PG courses at NISER Bhubaneshwar. The NEST 2023 result is expected by July 10, 2023.

NISER Bhubaneshwar has a 300 acres campus located in Jatni town and offers state-of-the-art education and accommodation facilities to the students. It has seven schools that offer multiple course combinations at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These include the school of biological sciences, chemical sciences, computer sciences, earth, and planetary sciences, humanities and social sciences. 

NISER Highlights 2023

The National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar is a unique scientific establishment offering UG and PG courses in various courses. Some key information related to NISER Bhubaneshwar is given below.

NISER Admission 2023

NISER admission 2023 will be based on the NEST 2023 examination. The NISER Bhubaneshwar admission is currently ongoing on the official website. Interested candidates must fill out the admission form online and apply for the NEST exam through the official website. The National Institute of Science Education and Research offers integrated B.Sc+M.Sc course in six specialisations, integrated M.Sc+PhD course and PhD courses.

NISER Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the institute's eligibility criteria to be eligible for admission to the UG, PG and doctoral courses at NISER Bhubaneshwar. Below are the eligibility criteria for different courses.

B.Sc+M.Sc Eligibility Criteria

• The students must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board with 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics.
• The students must appear for the NEST examination.

M.Sc+PhD Eligibility Criteria

• The students must have passed graduation from a recognised board/university with 55% marks.
• The students must have appeared in NEST/CSIR-UGC-NET/GATE//JEST/GPAT/DBT/ICMR/JGEEBILS exams.

PhD Eligibility Criteria

• The students must have passed postgraduation with 50% marks from a recognised board/university.
• The students must have a valid score in the CSIR-UGC-NET exam.

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NISER Admission Dates 2023

The National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar admission 2023 is ongoing. Candidates can refer to the following table for more information on the dates related to the admission procedure.

NISER Courses

NISER Bhubaneshwar offers undergraduate, postgraduation and doctoral courses in the Science stream. The B.Sc+M.Sc course is offered across seven specialisations, M.Sc+PhD and PhD is also offered across multiple specialisations. Below are some details about the courses offered at NISER.

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Why Choose NISER?

National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar is a one-of-a-kind institute established under the Department of Atomic Energy and affiliated with Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai. The institute was incepted in 2006 and established in 2007. Since its inception, NISER Bhubaneshwar has contributed to nation-building by developing a scientific temper and conducting successful research. The following reasons make NISER an excellent choice to pursue higher education.

1. Education

NISER provides excellent theoretical and practical education in different science streams. The curriculum has been carefully curated, considering the aim of the institute and the growing challenges in the scientific world. Currently, the institute offers integrated B.Sc+M.Sc course, M.Sc+PhD and PhD courses. Students can choose from various specialisations offered at the institute.

2. Faculty

NISER Bhubaneshwar has highly experienced faculty. There are 114 teachers that conduct the curriculum at the institute. The faculty-student ratio is maintained at 1:8 to provide a smooth flow of ideas in the class. The faculty encourages students to participate in science-based projects, competitions and activities to develop a scientific mindset. They also provide mentorship to research-focused students.

3. Infrastructure

The National Institute of Science Education and Research has a lush green fully-functional campus in Jatani, Odisha. The campus is well-connected to the city and nearest railway station. The laboratories at the campus are equipped with all materials, instruments, and relevant technology. The Central Instrumentation Facility at the campus also makes it a good choice for research-based studies. The library is stacked with all learning resources, including full-text databases, bibliographic databases, ShodhGANGA, and InflibNET, among others.

NISER Infrastructure

National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar, is spread across 300 acres and is located in Jatani, Odisha. The campus is lush green and well-established, with all the latest amenities. Some of these are.

• Library
• Classrooms
• Auditorium
• Hostel
• Laboratories
• Health Centre
• Transportation
• Community Centre
• Meditation Centre
• Shopping Complex

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NISER Cutoff

NISER cutoff 2023 will be released soon. The cutoff will be based on the NEST 2023 exam. The NEST exam is applicable for admission to B.Sc+M.Sc integrated course offered across seven specialisations. The previous year's NISER cutoff is given below.

NISER NEST Cutoff 2022 (Session 1)

NISER Scholarships

National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar offers scholarships to students based on academic merit. Students are offered scholarships based on their marks in the qualifying examination. Below are the details about the NISER scholarships.

NISER Department

NISER has eight schools that conduct the courses at the institute. Each department is equipped will the latest facilities to impart top-notch education to students and foster scientific temper amongst the students. These include.

NISER Notable Alumni

NISER alumni have made the institute proud by achieving new heights in their fields. The alumni cell at NISER Bhubaneshwar collects and documents the status of the graduates and also organises alumni meets. The alumni directory can be accessed through the official website under the "Students" tab.

NISER Collaborations

The National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar has collaborated with various national and international academic and research institutes to foster growth in various scientific domains. The collaborations aim at providing mentorship, research assistance, grants and other resources for innovation. These collaborations include.

International Collaborations

National Collaborations

• IIT Roorkee
• ATREE Bangalore
• IIT Kanpur
• IIRS Dehradun