NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
BHUBANESWAR
Notice for Admission to Ph.D. Programme
Applications are invited from Indian citizens for admission to Ph.D. Programme scheduled to commence from 21st July, 2014 in the following schools of basic sciences at NISER, Bhubaneswar:
1. School of Biological Sciences.
2. School of Chemical Sciences.
3. School of Physical Sciences.
4. School of Mathematical Sciences.
Eligibility
1. Age: Not more than 28 years on June 01,2014 (Born on/after 1st June, 1986).
2. Stream Minimum Educational Qualifications
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.
Chemical Sciences 60% in M. Sc. or in an equivalent degree in Chemistry, Physics, Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, anyone of the subject.
Physical Sciences 60% in M.Sc in Physics and allied fields or equivalent degree in BE/B.Tech/M.Tech.
Mathematical Sciences 60% in M. Sc or in an equivalent degree in Mathematics.
3. Those appearing in the qualifying examination in 2014 are also eligible to apply. If selected their admission will be provisional subject to submission of certificate/mark sheet during the time of the admission.
4. Candidates should have qualified the CSIR-UGC NET/GATE/JEST/NBHM/INSPIRE or any other equivalent examination valid for the current year in the relevant area of research. UGC-CSIR or any other JRF qualified candidates have to avail the fellowship directly from that organization whereas, students selected for Ph.D. program based on GATE/GPAT/JEST or any
other scores, are eligible for financial aid (Assistantship / Scholarship) from NISER,
Bhubaneswar, if selected.
5. The scholarship given by NISER is Rs. 16,000/- for first 2 years, which will subsequently be enhanced to Rs. 18,000/- for remaining 2 years, subject to the condition that he/she fulfills all the requirements of the Institute that will be stipulated from time to time.
Selection Procedure
• The selection committee of the respective school will short-list 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.
• All candidates called for the Test / Interview will be paid to and fro single, second-sleeper class railway fare by the shortest route from their place of residence to the Institute / venue of the Test and Interview. They have to produce evidence (railway ticket) in support of their claim.
How to Apply The application form can be found in page 3 to 4 of this document. Else, the form can be obtained by speed 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, 21 cm X 30 cm) affixed with postage stamps of Rs. 40/- (Rupees forty only). The forms will be sent by speed post.
Candidates intending to apply for more than one school should use separate application form for each school with appropriate enclosures.
• The application form can either be typed or hand-written. Incomplete application form will be rejected.
• NISER does not demand any entrance fee from the candidates who apply for Ph.D program.
• Send only self-attested copies of all supporting documents (mark sheets, certificates, age proof, caste certificate, etc.)
• Enclose two sealed letters of reference with signature of the referee on the envelope. The copy of the reference letter is available in page 5 & 6 of this document.
• Send the filled-in application form with all enclosures to the address mentioned below.
Important dates:
Last date for Postal requests for application Forms: 11 April, 2014 (Friday)
Last date to submit the filled-in application form : 21, April, 2014 (Monday)
Names of the short-listed candidates will be available in the Website on 2S·h April,
2014(Monday).
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