Sensational Opportunity: NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2025-26 Winter Session
Advt.No: NISER/ACAD/PhD/2025-26 (2) | Advertisement Date: 08th October 2025
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH BHUBANESWAR (शिक्षा अनुसंधान सर – NISER)
NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2025-26: Winter Session Announcement
The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, invites online applications from Indian citizens for admission to its Ph.D. programme for the NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2025-26 Winter Session. The programme is scheduled to commence in January 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates interested in advanced research across various scientific disciplines.
Candidates intending to apply for more than one school must fill out separate online application forms for each school, including the appropriate supporting documents. Importantly, NISER does not charge any application fee from the candidates for the Ph.D. programme. Successful submission of the online application is entirely the candidate’s responsibility.
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Schools Offering NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2025-26
The PhD programme is offered in the following schools:
- School of Biological Sciences (SBS)
- School of Chemical Sciences (SCS)
- School of Computer Sciences (SCOS)
- School of Earth & Planetary Sciences (SEPS)
- School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS)
- School of Physical Sciences (SPS)
Minimum Eligibility Criteria for NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2025-26
| School | Minimum Educational Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | 55% or equivalent GPA in Masters or M.Tech or M.Pharm in any branch of Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Life Sciences, Pharmacy (any specialization), Veterinary Sciences, Computer Sciences, Bioinformatics and Biotechnology. Alternatively, candidates with a 4 year / 8 semester Bachelor’s degree programme with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade are also eligible. |
| Chemical Sciences | 55% or equivalent GPA in Master’s in Chemistry or allied Chemistry fields. Alternatively, candidates with a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree programme with chemistry as major subject with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade are also eligible. |
| Computer Sciences | 55% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Mathematics or Masters in Computer Science, or M.Tech or M.E. in Computer Science/Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related fields. Candidates with a 4 year / 8 semester Bachelor’s degree programme with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade are also eligible. |
| Earth & Planetary Sciences | 55% or equivalent GPA in M.Sc./ M.Tech/ M.E in Physics/ Astronomy and Astrophysics/Space Science/Geology/ Applied Geology/ Geoscience/ Geological Sciences/ Geophysics/ Earth Science(s)/ Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences/ Chemistry/ Engineering Physics/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechanical/ Civil/ Computer/ Data Science. Candidates with a minimum 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a 4 year / 8 semester Bachelor’s degree science programme or in a 4 year B.E/B.Tech degree programme are also eligible. |
| Mathematical Sciences | A Master or an equivalent degree from a UGC-recognized University/Institution with 55% or equivalent GPA in the Master’s degree examination, OR 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a 4 year / 8 semester Bachelor’s degree programme. |
| Physical Sciences | 55% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Physics or M.E / M.Tech in Applied Physics. Candidates with a minimum 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a 4 year / 8 semester Bachelor’s degree science programme or in a 4 year B.E/B.Tech degree programmes are also eligible. |
- Candidates who are appearing for their final examination for the qualifying Degree can also apply, provided they submit an undertaking that they will submit the qualifying degree certificates by the time of admission.
- Candidates with GPA/CGPA in a qualifying degree will be required to produce supporting documents from their respective University/Institute specifying the conversion into percentage.
National Level Examination Requirement for NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2025-26
Candidates must have qualified in at least one of the specified National Level Examinations, valid for the academic year 2025-2026, for their respective school:
- School of Biological Sciences: CSIR-UGC-NET / GATE / GPAT / DBT-BET / ICMR / JGEEBILS-2025.
- School of Chemical Sciences: CSIR-UGC NET / GATE.
- School of Computer Sciences: CSIR-UGC-NET / GATE / JEST / TIFR-GS.
- School of Earth and Planetary Sciences: CSIR-UGC-NET / GATE / JEST.
- School of Mathematical Sciences: CSIR-UGC-NET (JRF only) / GATE / NBHM* or any other equivalent national level examination.
- School of Physical Sciences: CSIR-UGC-NET / GATE / JEST.
- Students holding only the INSPIRE Doctoral Fellowship will NOT be considered for admission without qualifying any of the above national level written examinations.
- The respective School will decide the cut-off marks for national examinations like GATE/JEST/JGEEBILS/CSIR-UGC-NET.
- *For NBHM, qualification is achieved by receiving a call letter for the PhD fellowship 2025 interview (irrespective of final selection).
Fellowship Details
Selected candidates will receive a competitive fellowship:
- 37,000/- as Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for the first two years.
- Subsequently, 42,000/- per month for a maximum period up to another three years as Senior Research Fellowship (SRF), subject to academic requirements.
Current Research Areas in NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2025-26 Schools
A brief overview of the research areas is provided below. Applicants are encouraged to visit the school webpage for more information.
- School of Biological Sciences: Study of tumor microenvironment, Molecular Genetics and Epigenetics of Ageing Disorders (Neurodegeneration and Cancer), Molecular mechanism of eukaryotic translation initiation.
- School of Computer Sciences: Parameterized Algorithms, Randomized Algorithms, Sublinear Algorithms, Machine Learning, Computational Geometry, Complexity Theory, and Pseudorandomness.
- School of Earth and Planetary Sciences: Radiative transfer, Hyperspectral data processing, Geochemical analysis of planetary analogues, Atmospheric physics and fluid dynamics, Exoplanet Atmospheres & Interiors, Earthquake seismology and physics of earthquakes.
- School of Mathematical Sciences: Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Functional Analysis, Harmonic Analysis, Probability Theory, Representation Theory of affine Lie Algebras, Modular forms, Macdonald polynomials.
- School of Chemical Sciences & School of Physical Sciences: Detailed information on research areas is available on their respective webpages.
Selection Procedure
- Shortlisting: The selection committee of the respective schools will shortlist candidates from the applications received by the deadline. Merely satisfying the minimum qualifications does not guarantee shortlisting.
- Test/Interview: The short-listed candidates will be called for an interview, which may be supplemented by a written test, if deemed necessary for admission.
- Final Admission: Based on the academic record and the performance of the candidates in the selection process, the selection committee will recommend candidates for admission.
- Travel Reimbursement: All eligible candidates called for the Test/Interview will be reimbursed return travel fare equivalent to the second-sleeper class railway fare by the shortest route, upon production of valid documents.
How to Apply & Checklist for Application Submission
The applicant must apply exclusively through the NISER website’s Online Application Portal by following the stepwise instructions. Successful submission is entirely the candidate’s responsibility; NISER will not bear any liability for incomplete applications or non-submission of supporting documents.
Checklist 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 signature.
- Birth Certificate / 10th pass certificate in support of date of birth.
- Certificate and mark sheets supporting the passing of qualifying examinations (Master’s degree OR 4-Year / 8-Semester Bachelor’s degree, whichever is applicable). A provisional certificate should be submitted if the original is not yet issued.
- Certificate / document proving qualification in the national level examination(s) (e.g., CSIR-UGC NET JRF/DBT-BET JRF/JEST/NBHM/GATE or as applicable).
Important Dates for NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2025-26
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application portal activation | 8th October 2025 |
| Last date for filling up online application | 8th November 2025 |
| Short-listed candidates upload on NISER website | By 15th November 2025 |
Tentative dates for the Test / Interview are as follows:
| School | Tentative Test / Interview Dates |
|---|---|
| School of Computer Sciences | 27-28 November 2025 |
| School of Earth & Planetary Sciences | 26-27 November 2025 |
| School of Mathematical Sciences | 26-28 November 2025 |
| School of Physical Sciences | 03-05 December 2025 |
| School of Biological Sciences | 15-16 December 2025 |
| School of Chemical Sciences | 15-16 December 2025 |
The Ph.D. first-semester course registration is scheduled for 2nd January 2026, and classes will commence on 5th January 2026.
Contact Information
For further queries regarding the NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2025-26, kindly send an email to the respective contact person:
| School | Email Address |
|---|---|
| School of Biological Sciences | cpsbs@niser.ac.in |
| School of Chemical Sciences | cpscs@niser.ac.in |
| School of Computer Sciences | cpscps@niser.ac.in |
| School of Earth & Planetary Sciences | cpseps@niser.ac.in |
| School of Mathematical Sciences | cpsms@niser.ac.in |
| School of Physical Sciences | cpsps@niser.ac.in |
