National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar Invites Application for Admission into Ph.D Program
01-Apr-2012
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission into Ph.D. program to be offered at School of Biological Sciences, School of Chemical Sciences, School of Physical Sciences and School of Mathematical Sciences for 2012.
Eligibility Conditions
- For Biological Sciences - 60% in masters in any branches of biology, life sciences and bioinformatics. Student with masters in any branches of natural or computer sciences with interest in pursuing career in biology.
- For Chemical Sciences: - 60% in M.Sc. or in an equivalent degree in chemistry, physics, applied chemistry, biochemistry, material science, any one of the subject.
- For Physical Sciences: - 60% in M.Sc or in an equivalent degree in engineering.
- For Mathematical Sciences:- 60% in M.Sc or in an equivalent degree in mathematics.
Application Procedure
- The application form can be obtain from the official website or else, the form can be obtained by post or in person from the academic section, NISER Bhubaneswar (for postal address see below). In case of request by post, please enclose a self-addressed envelope (A4 size, 21cm X 30cm) affixed with postage stamps of Rs. 25/-.
- Candidates intending to apply for more than one program should use separate application forms for each program with appropriate enclosures.
- Fill the application form completely. Incomplete application form will be rejected. The application form can either be typed or hand-written.
- NISER does not demand any entrance fee from the candidates who apply for Ph.D program.
- Send only attested copies (by gazette officer) of all supporting documents (mark sheets, certificates, age proof, caste certificate, etc.)
- Enclose two letters of reference. The copy of the reference letter is available in page 5-6 of this document.
- Send the filled-in application forms with all enclosures to the address mentioned: Administrative Officer-III (Academic Affairs), National Institute of Science Education and Research, Institute of Physics Campus, P.O. Sainik School, Bhubaneswar – 751005 Odisha.
Selection Procedure
- The selection committee of the respective school short-lists the candidates among those who meet the minimum educational qualifications and satisfy additional criteria which each school may set as deemed necessary.
- The short-listed candidates will be called for an interview, supplemented by a written test, if necessary, for the admission.
- 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.
- Those who want to apply for the School of Physical Sciences will have to take a written test based on which they will be further shortlisted for interview.
Important Dates
- Last date for postal requests for application forms: Thursday, April 26th April, 2012.
- Last date to submit the filled-in application form: Monday, April 30th April, 2012.
Website: http://www.niser.ac.in/
