NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (NISER Bhubaneswar) Institute of Physics Campus
P.O. Sainik School
Bhubaneswar - 751005 Orissa
Admission to PhD Program
Applications are invited from Indian citizens for admission to Ph.D. Program scheduled to commence from December 2009 in the following schools of basic sciences at NISER Bhubaneswar:
1. School of Biological Sciences
2. School of Chemical Sciences
3. School of Mathematical Sciences
4. School of Physical Sciences
Eligibility Age: Not more than 28 years on December 01, 2009 (Born on/after December 01, 1981)
Stream - Minimum Educational Qualifications
Biological Sciences 55% in Masters in any branches of Biology, life sciences and bioinformatics. People with masters in any branches of natural and computer sciences with interest in pursuing career in biology.
Chemical Sciences 55% in M. Sc. Or equivalent degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Material Science
Mathematical Sciences 55% in M. Sc. or equivalent degree in Mathematics
Physical Sciences 55% in M. Sc. or equivalent degree in Physics/Chemistry/
Mathematical Physics or equivalent degree in Engineering EE/ME
Candidates should have qualified the CSIR-NET/GATE/JEST/NBHM or equivalent examination valid for the current year in the relevant area of research. UGC-CSIR JRF qualified candidates can avail the fellowship directly from UGC or CSIR, whereas, students selected for Ph.D. program based on GATE/JEST scores, are eligible for financial aid (Assistantship / Scholarship) from NISER, Bhubaneswar at par with CSIR fellowship.
Selection Procedure
Candidates who meet minimum educational qualifications and satisfy additional criteria as set by the departments will be called for interview by the selection committee.
Based on the academic record and the performance of the candidates in the interview, the department selection committee will recommend candidates to the Chairman Academic Council for admission to the Ph.D. program.
How to Apply
The application form is available free of cost and can be downloaded from http://niser.ac.in/notices/2009/PhDform.pdf 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 envelop (A4 size, 21 cm X 30 cm) affixed with postage stamps of Rs. 25/- Candidates intending to apply for more than one program should use separate application form for each program with appropriate enclosures.
Fill-in the application form completely. Incomplete application form will be rejected. The application form can either be typed or hand-written.
Send only attested copies of all supporting documents (mark sheets, certificates, age proof, caste certificate, etc.)
Enclose two letters of reference.
Enclose a demand draft of Rs. 500/‐ for candidates in General/OBC/PD and Rs. 250/‐for SC/ST payable to Administrative Officer, Academic section, NISER, payable at Bhubaneswar.
Send the filled-in application forms with all enclosures to the address mentioned
below or scanned copies of complete application can also be e-mailed to registrar@niser.ac.in
Important dates/Mailing Address
The last date for postal requests for Application Form is 30th October 2009. Photocopies or forms downloaded from the website are also acceptable.
The filled-in application form must reach us on or before 10th November 2009.
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