Updated on Apr 22 2026, 12:20 PM IST
NEST 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on June 6, 2026.
The last date to apply for Integrated MSc-PhD programme at NISER is April 30, 2026.
NISER will conduct SOPC 2026, Summer Outreach Programme in Computing from June 8 to 19, 2026.
NISER is conducting Summer Outreach Programme in Mathematics, SOPM 2026 from June 15 to July 11, 2026.
Interested candidates can apply through National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar admissions for postgraduate and PhD. NISER Bhubaneswar admission to the M.Sc. programme is based on JAM or JEST scores, while the integrated M.Sc programme requires a valid NEST score.
Candidates can apply for Ph.D. programmes through National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar admission based on scores from CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, JEST, GPAT, DBT, ICMR, or JGEEBILS. Applicants to the NISER Bhubaneswar are required to meet the eligibility criteria for the desired programme and secure a valid score in the required entrance examination. Selected candidates will be required to pay the fees in the specified timeframe to complete the NISER admission procedure.
Also Read: NISER Bhubaneswar courses
Candidates can check below the names of the entrance examinations accepted by the National Institute of Science Education and Research for admissions. National Institute of Science Education and Research accepts the score of below mentioned entrance examination for different programmes
| Courses | Entrance Examination Accepted |
|---|---|
M.Sc Integrated | NEST |
M.Sc | JAM/JEST |
Ph.D | CSIR-UGC-NET/GATE/JEST/GPAT/DBT/ICMR/JGEEBILS |
Mentioned below is the NISER Bhubaneswar selection procedure, candidates need to follow before National Institute of Science Education and Research admissions 2026.
Eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official website of the college.
The student should fill out the NISER Bhubaneswar online registration form with all personal and educational details.
Candidates should submit the rank card of an entrance examination.
Then students should pay the NISER Bhubaneswar application fee.
Submit the NISER Bhubaneswar application form successfully after rechecking all the details.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Female | Rs 700 |
| SC/ST/Divyangjan category | Rs 700 |
| Unreserved-EWS (UR-EWS) | Rs 700 |
| Male/Other applicants of UR/OBC category : | Rs 1,400 |
Candidates applying for admissions at National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar, need to apply for the course and fill up the application form for NEST 2026. The detail of important dates for NEST 2026 is mentioned below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Correction & update window | April 18 to 19, 2026. |
| Download of admit card | May 15, 2026 |
| Date of examination | June 6, 2026 |
| Declaration of result | June 24, 2026 |
| Scorecard download | June 25, 2 026 |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start date of online application | April 1, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | April 30, 2026 |
| List of shortlisted candidates | May 6 to 8, 2026 |
| Registration for first semester | July 31, 2026 |
Note: The interview process for Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D admissions at NISER Bhubaneswar will tentatively conducted from June 2 to 23, 2026.
The curriculum at the National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar includes a one-year mandatory internship in collaborating hospitals following the completion of the two-year M.Sc course.
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
M.Sc Integrated | HSC |
M.Sc | Bachelors Degree |
Candidates must meet the National Institute of Science Education and Research eligibility criteria.
Admission is granted based on the JAM/JEST examination results followed by written test or an interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
Pay the Government Medical College, Kottayam admission fees and confirm the seat.
Aspirants must meet the National Institute of Science Education and Research admission criteria.
Appear in the NEST entrance examination and secure a valid score.
Qualified candidates will be called for centralised NEST counselling by the university.
Now report to the allotted institute for further admission process.
Also Read: NISER Bhubaneswar facilities
National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar offers an integrated PhD programme with a total time duration of six years.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Master's degree |
Candidates who have appeared in national examinations like CSIR-UGC-NET / GATE /DBTGPAT/ICMR/JGEEBILS will be getting an open call from the institute.
Interested students will be called for written tests or interview rounds.
Eligible candidates are required to verify all the best documents.
After document verification, candidates will be required to pay programme fees.
Fee payment will secure one's admission seat at the National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar.
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Note: Candidates are required to pay the programme fees along with all the necessary documents mentioned above. After submission of application form, applicant may get window of 2-3 days to make correction.
One must have obtained at least 55% marks in their Master’s examination in order to be eligible for applying for NISER Bhubaneswar Ph.D programmes.
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To secure admission to NISER Bhubaneswar under the OBC category, you should aim for a NEST score between 70 and 90 marks.
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