NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Program 2025-26: Application process begins; Apply now!

NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Program 2025-26: The National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar (NISER) is inviting applications for PhD program offered by 7 departments. For admission into the NISER PhD program, candidates have to appear for any of the National Level Eligibility Tests as listed below in the eligibility criteria. Read the article for eligibility and other relevant details to apply on or before 30th April 2025.

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Eligibility Criteria

The educational qualification for the NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Program 2025-26 details are given below in details as department wise:

Biological Sciences

• Candidates must have at least 55% marks or equivalent GPA in Master’s or M.Tech or M.Pharm in Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Life Sciences, Pharmacy (any specialization), Veterinary Sciences, Computer Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology.
• Students with a Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics interested in Biology can also apply.
• Candidates with a 4-year (8-semester) Bachelor’s degree must have at least 75% marks or equivalent grade to be eligible.
• Candidates should have qualified for any one of CSIR-UGC-NET/ GATE/ GPAT/ DBT-BET/ ICMR/ JGEEBILS-2025, valid for the NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Program 2025-26.

Chemical Sciences

• Candidates must have at least 55% marks or an equivalent GPA in a Master’s in Chemistry or related Chemistry fields.
• Students with a Master’s degree in any branch of Basic Sciences and an undergraduate degree in Chemistry (or Chemistry as one of the subjects) can also apply.
• Candidates with M.Tech in Applied Chemistry or Computer Sciences who are interested in Chemistry are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates should have qualified for any one of CSIR-UGC-NET/ GATE 2025, valid for the NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Program 2025-26.

Computer Sciences

• Candidates must have at least 55% marks or equivalent GPA in Master’s in Mathematics, Master’s in Computer Science or M.Tech or M.E. in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Candidates should have qualified for any one of the CSIR-UGC-NET/ GATE/ Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST)/ TIFR-GS 2025, valid for the valid for the academic year 2025-26.

Earth and Planetary Sciences

• Candidates must have at least 55% marks or equivalent GPA in M.Sc., M.Tech, or 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 Engineering, Data Science.
• Candidates with a 4-year (8-semester) Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry, or Geology as one of the subjects must have at least 75% marks or equivalent grade to be eligible.
• Candidates with a 4-year B.E./B. Tech degrees with at least 75% marks or equivalent grades are also eligible to apply.
• Candidates should have qualified for any one of CSIR-UGC-NET/ GATE/ JEST 2025, valid for the NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Program 2025-26.

Humanities and Social Sciences

• Candidates must have at least 55% marks or equivalent GPA in the Humanities and Social Sciences in their Master’s degree.
• The Bachelor’s degree must include English, Economics, Psychology, or Sociology as one of the subjects.
• Candidates should have qualified any one of the JRF/ NET in the Economics or English Psychology Sociology Geography or Political Science and History from UGC/ CSIR/ ICSSR/ GATE-2025, valid for the valid for the academic year 2025-26.

Mathematical Sciences

• Candidates must have a Master’s degree or an equivalent degree from a UGC-recognized university or institution.
• Candidates should have qualified any one of CSIR-UGC-NET (JRF only)/ GATE/ National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM)-2025, valid for the NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Program 2025-26.

Physical Sciences

• Candidates must have at least 55% marks or equivalent GPA in the Master’s in Physics, M.E./ M.Tech in Applied Physics.
• Candidates should have qualified any one of CSIR-UGC-NET/ GATE/ JEST-2025, valid for the NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Program 2025-26.

Selection Procedure

• The selection committee of each department will shortlist candidates from the applications received by the deadline.
• Meeting all the minimum given qualifications does not guarantee shortlisting. Departments may set additional criteria if needed.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, and a written test may also be conducted if required.
• Selection will be based on academic record and performance in the selection process. The selection committee will recommend candidates for the admission to the Ph.D. program.
• Eligible candidates attending the test/ interview will be reimbursed for travel expenses (second-sleeper class railway fare) after providing valid documents.

Document Required

• Scanned Photograph
• Scanned Signature
• Educational Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if any)
• Identity Proof

How to apply for the NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Program 2025-26?

To apply for the PhD Program at NISER Bhubaneswar, candidates can follow the given steps below –

• Candidates who are interested in applying for the NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Program 2025-26 and meet the eligibility criteria will need to visit the application portal by using the link given below
• Candidates who have already registered will need to log in using their email and password. Those who haven’t registered yet will need to register first
• To register, click on the button saying “Register Now” and fill in the registration details
• After registration, log in using the registered credentials
• Enter all your personal and educational details and complete the form
• Next, click on the Programme Selection, and choose the program
• Candidates applying for programs utilizing CSIR-UGC-NET/ GATE/ JEST/ DBT-BET/ ICMR/ NBHM/ JGEEBILS or ICSSR-2025 scores are required to accurately enter their corresponding score and application number to complete the application process
• After this, the candidate will need to pay the application fees
• Then, the candidate must preview the application form and click on the “submit” button
• Lastly, take a printout of the payment receipt and application form of the NISER Bhubaneswar PhD Program 2025-26 for future reference

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