National Institute of Science Education and Research, NISER, Bhubaneswar
Institute of Physics, Sachivalaya Marg
Bhubaneswar, Orissa
Phone-No: 91-674-2301058
Fax: 91-674-2300142
Email: niser@iopb.res.in Website: www.niser.ac.in
About College:
On 28th August 2006, the Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh announced for the establishment of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) at Bhubaneswar, which will be operated under the umbrella of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) of Govt. of India. He announced that theNISER will facilitate the synergy between research and higher education in science. He had stated categorically that NISER will be compared with the best institutions in the country in terms of facilities and faculty.The Atomic Energy Commission, in its 182nd meeting held on 16.03.2007 approved the proposal for establishment of NISER at Bhubaneswar. Till the permanent campus comes up, NISER will be functioning from the beautiful campus of the Institute of Physics (IOP), Bhubaneswar, a renowned Institute with state-of-art infrastructure that includes an excellent library, a large computer centre and a number of outstanding research laboratories. Dr. Viyogi, the director of Institute of Physics was given the official charge of NISER.
Course Name:
Integrated MSc-PhD Programme in Physics
Eligibility:
· Candidates possessing a minimum of First class 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.
· Candidates who are appearing in their Final Examination for Bachelor’s Degree can also apply provided they submit an undertaking that they will submit the Qualifying degree certificates by the time of Interview.
The shortlisting will be based on JAM 2020/JEST 2020 Mark which will be followed by a test/interview for the final selection of candidates.
How to apply:
Applications will be accepted ONLINE only. For applying online Applications please visit College website.
For any further information please contact: phd_phys_adm@niser.ac.in and cpsps@niser.ac.in
Closing Date:
Date of Activation of Online Application: 13th March, 2020
Last Date of Online Application: 13th April, 2020
Tentative Date of Announcement of Shortlist: 24th April, 2020
Date of Test/Interview: 1st June 2020 & 02nd June, 2020
Course Name:
Ph.D program [Stream: 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 Sciences]
Eligibility:
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 Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics having interest in pursuing a career in Biology are also encouraged to apply.
Candidates should have qualified at least one of the National Level Examinations i.e. CSIR-UGC-NET (LS or JRF)/ GATE/ JEST/ GPAT/ DBT/ ICMR/ JGEEBILS or any other equivalent national level examination valid for the academic year 2020-2021.
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.
Candidates should have qualified at least one of these National Level Examinations i.e. CSIR-UGC NET (LS or JRF)/ GATE valid for the academic year 2020-2021.
Computer Sciences:
60% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or related fields, or Mathematics.
Candidates should have qualified at least one of these National Level Examinations i.e. CSIR-UGC-NET (LS or JRF)/ GATE/ JEST valid for the academic year 2020-2021.
Earth & Planetary Sciences:
60% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Physics, Chemistry, Space, Earth, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences OR M.Tech in Space Technology, Hydrological and Earth System Sciences
Candidates should have qualified at least one of these National Level Examinations i.e. CSIR-UGC-NET (LS or JRF)/ GATE/ JEST valid for the academic year 2020-2021.
Humanities and Social Sciences:
55% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Social Sciences or in allied disciplines.
Candidates should have qualified at least one of the National Level Examinations i.e. UGC-NET (LS or JRF)/ ICSSR fellowship or any other equivalent national level examination valid for the academic year 2020-2021.
Mathematical Sciences:
60% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Mathematics or Computer Science
Candidates should have qualified at least one of these National Level Examinations i.e. CSIR-UGC-NET (LS or JRF)/ GATE/ NBHM* or any other equivalent national level examination valid for the academic year 2020-2021.
* A student will be considered to be qualified in National Level Written Examination conducted by NBHM if he/she has received call letter from NBHM to appear in the interview for PhD fellowship 2020 (irrespective of getting selected for NBHM PhD fellowship 2020 or not).
Physical Sciences:
60% or equivalent GPA in Masters in Physics or M.E/M.Tech in Applied Physics.
Candidates should have qualified at least one of these National Level Examinations i.e. CSIR-UGC-NET (JRF only)/ GATE/ JEST valid for the academic year 2020-2021.
How to apply:
· The application form has to be filled up online through the website 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 soft copy of the supporting documents as per the eligibility criteria.
· Candidates intending to apply for more than one school should fill up online application forms for each school and submit separate forms with appropriate supporting documents.
· Two sealed letters of reference in the prescribed format with signature of the referee on the envelope should be produced by the student at the time of interview. The Copy of the reference letter is available Online on the website.
· NISER does not demand any application fee from the candidates who apply for Ph.D program.
Closing Date:
Last date for filling up online application: 31st March, 2020 (Tuesday)
Tentative dates for test/interview will be as follows:
1. School of Biological Sciences: 12th – 14th May, 2020
2. School of Chemical Sciences: 13th - 14th May, 2020
3. School of Computer Sciences: 25th - 26th May, 2020
4. School of Earth & Planetary Sciences: 26th – 27th May, 2020
5. School of Humanities and Social Sciences: 18th – 19th May, 2020
6. School of Mathematical Sciences: 27th – 29th May, 2020
7. School of Physical Sciences: 22nd – 23rd May, 2020
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