The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) is an autonomous top public research institute in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. It is under the supervision of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. The Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (or UM-DAE CEBS) is an autonomous institute affiliated with the University of Mumbai. It was established in conjunction with the University of Mumbai by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). NISER and CEBS are the country’s top research institutes. Both CEBS and NISER have their own fee structure. Both of these institutes offer a 5-year integrated MSc programme. This blog discusses the fee structure of NISER and CEBS of integrated MSc programmes in detail.

 

NISER:-

(A.) ONE-TIME PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION

S.No.FEE HEADSFEE AMOUNT IN ₹

1.

ADMISSION FEE250

2.

GRADE CARD150

3.

PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE200

4.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION  200

5.

STUDENTS' WELFARE FUND200

6.

HOSTEL ADMISSION500

7.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION200

8.

PUBLICATION250

9.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES200
TOTAL2,150

(B.) DEPOSITS PAYABLE AT TIME OF ADMISSION (REFUNDABLE)

S.No.TYPE OF FEEFEE AMOUNT IN ₹

1.

INSTITUTE CAUTION MONEY 4,000

2.

LIBRARY CAUTION MONEY 2,000
TOTAL 6,000

(C.) SEMESTER FEE FOR THE STUDENTS OF GENERAL & OBC CATEGORY

S.NoFee headsFEE AMOUNT IN ₹

1.

TUITION FEE6000

2.

LABORATORY FEE1500

3.

EXAMINATION300

4.

REGISTRATION200

5.

SPORTS FEE300

6.

INTERNAL ACTIVITY FEE300

7.

MEDICAL FEE200

8.

HOSTEL RENT1000
TOTAL9,800

(D.) SEMESTER FEE FOR THE STUDENTS OF SC & ST CATEGORY

S.NoFEE HEADSFEE AMOUNT IN ₹

1.

EXAMINATION300

2.

REGISTRATION200

3.

SPORTS FEE300

4.

INTERNAL ACTIVITY FEE300

5.

MEDICAL FEE200

6.

HOSTEL RENT1000
TOTAL2,300

(E.) TOTAL FEE TO BE PAID BY THE STUDENT AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION

S.No.FEE HEADSFEE AMOUNT IN ₹
1.STUDENTS OF GENERAL & OBC CATEGORY17,950
2.STUDENTS OF SC & ST CATEGORY10,450

NOTE: Fee mentioned above does not include the mess charges.

 

CEBS:

Total fee to be paid by the student at the time of admission:

S.No.FEE HEADSFEE AMOUNT IN ₹

1.

STUDENTS OF GENERAL & OBC CATEGORY15,300

2.

STUDENTS OF SC & ST CATEGORY11,300

Details of the above fees are as follows:

(A.) One Time payment at the time of admission 

S.No.FEE HEADSFEE AMOUNT IN ₹

1.

ADMISSION FEE250

2.

GRADE CARD150

3.

PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE200

4.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION  200

5.

STUDENTS' WELFARE FUND250
6.HOSTEL ADMISSION500

7.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION200

8.

PUBLICATION250

9.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES200
TOTAL2,000

(B.) Deposits payable at the time of admission (refundable) 

S.No.TYPE OF FEEFEE AMOUNT IN ₹

1.

INSTITUTE CAUTION MONEY 4,000

2.

LIBRARY CAUTION MONEY 2,000
TOTAL 6,000

(C.) Semester fee for the students of General & OBC Category

S.NoFee headsFEE AMOUNT IN ₹

1.

TUITION FEE2000

2.

LABORATORY FEE2000

3.

EXAMINATION300

4.

REGISTRATION200

5.

SPORTS FEE300

6.

INTERNAL ACTIVITY FEE300

7.

MEDICAL FEE200

8.

HOSTEL RENT1000

9.

INTERNET, Wi-Fi FEE500

10.

HOSTEL MAINTENANCE FEE500
TOTAL7,300

(D.) SEMESTER FEE FOR THE STUDENTS OF SC & ST CATEGORY

S.NoFEE HEADSFEE AMOUNT IN ₹

1.

EXAMINATION300

2.

REGISTRATION200

3.

SPORTS FEE300

4.

INTERNAL ACTIVITY FEE300

5.

MEDICAL FEE200

6.

HOSTEL RENT1000

7.

INTERNET, Wi-Fi FEE500

8.

HOSTEL MAINTENANCE FEE500
TOTAL3,300

Total fee to be paid by the student at the time of admission (A + B + C)

S.No.FEE HEADSFEE AMOUNT IN ₹

1.

STUDENTS OF GENERAL & OBC CATEGORY15,300

2.

STUDENTS OF SC & ST CATEGORY11,300

(D.) MEDICAL INSURANCE – 

Actual + GST as applicable (yearly)

 

(E.) MESS FEES –

 Mess fee is Rs. 12000/- per semester (for 4 months) have to be paid

at the beginning of each semester. 

Conclusion:

In a nutshell, we can conclude that both NISER and CEBS are the finest research institute that provides quality education at the most affordable costs. Less than 30K per year are required to complete a 5-year integrated MSc from either of these institutes. Not only that, both institutes offer scholarships that can help students cover these expenses. To get admission to these institutes, a student needs to qualify NEST. Don’t know what NEST is? No problem! We encourage you to read our other blog entries (especially if you are an aspiring scientist!) to find out more about NEST and institutes such as NISER & CEBS.