NISER Bhubaneswar Courses & Admission Process 2026: For UG, PG, PhD and Integrated PG Programmes

NISER Bhubaneswar Courses 2026 and Admission Process: Research has become the core of development in India with the help of research education institutes in the country. NISER Bhubaneswar is one of the pioneer institutes in the field of research education in India.

The institute also offers quality science education to drive scientific discoveries and research in the country. Therefore, a large number of students aim to study there.

If you are one of the students aiming to pursue a UG, PG, PhD, or integrated PG course, you must have complete knowledge about NISER Bhubaneswar courses and the process to get admission to them.

To reduce your efforts in this task, this SciAstra article provides complete details about the Integrated MSc, MSc Programme in “Medical & Radiological Physics” + 1 Year Internship (MSc MRP), PhD, and Integrated PhD programmes offered by NISER and the admission process for these programmes. So, read on!

About NISER Bhubaneswar

The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, is an autonomous institute under the Department of Energy, Government of India. The Institute is affiliated with Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, a deemed research university that oversees academic programmes at institutions that are part of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) structure. It was founded on September 6, 2007 after the approval of the Union Cabinet.

NISER encourages both theoretical and experimental research in frontier areas in all branches of science. NISER currently has seven separate schools specialising in different areas of science. They are as follows:

1. School of Biological Sciences

2. School of Chemical Sciences

3. School of Computer Sciences

4. School of Earth and Planetary Sciences

5. School of Humanities and Social Sciences

6. School of Mathematical Sciences

7. School of Physical Sciences

NISER Bhubaneswar Courses and Admission Process 2026

NISER Bhubaneswar offers courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate (PhD) levels. The institute accepts admission to these courses through entrance exams. The complete admission process is explained below in this article.

The list of UG, PG and PhD courses offered by NISER are listed as follows:

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NISER Bhubaneswar Admission Process 2026: Integrated 5-year MSc Programme

At undergraduate level, NISER Bhubaneswar offers Integrated 5-year MSc courses in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. For admission to these courses, NISER Bhubaneswar and the University of Mumbai - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (DAE CEBS) jointly conduct the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST). It is a pan-India exam which is held once a year.

The NEST 2026 will be conducted on June 6, 2026. If you want to get admission to one of the Integrated 5-year MSc courses for the session 2026-2031, candidates will have to take NEST 2026. Check out the overview of the test below:

To get admission to NISER Bhubaneswar’s Integrated 5-year MSc Programme, it is mandatory for aspirants to take NEST 2026 and qualify for the NEST 2026 selection process. They can take the exam only if they meet the NEST 2026 eligibility criteria.

The complete admission process for the course is mentioned below:

1. Fill out the NEST 2026 application form.

2. Download the NEST 2026 admit card.

3. Appear for NEST 2026.

4. Download the NEST 2026 merit list and check whether you get selected in it or not.

5. NISER Bhubaneswar or CEBS Mumbai will send an email to the selected candidates on the merit list to collect their Expression of Interest (EoI) for joining the 5-year Integrated Programme at NISER or CEBS. Reply to this email.

6. NISER will release an admission queue list based on EoI and NEST 2026 merit list. The queue lists will be released until all the seats are filled.

7. Visit the institute, get your documents verified, and pay the NISER 2026 admission fees to secure admission.

NISER Bhubaneswar Admission Process 2026: 2-year MSc Programme in “Medical & Radiological Physics” + 1 Year Internship

NISER Bhubaneswar offers a 2-year MSc Programme in “Medical & Radiological Physics” + 1 Year Internship (MSc MRP). Candidates can apply for this course after complete a Bachelor’s degree with Physics as main/major.

Admission to the 2-year MSc Programme in “Medical & Radiological Physics” + 1 Year Internship is offered through IIT Joint Admission Test for Masters (IIT JAM) and Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST), followed by a written test and/or interview. Candidates only need to qualify in one of the two entrance exams, IIT JAM or JEST, to become eligible to apply.

With this programme, NISER Bhubaneswar offers a 1-year mandatory internship in collaboration with hospitals. Students can pursue the internship after completing the 2-year course.

NISER Admission Process 2026: PhD & Integrated PhD Programmes

NISER offers two types of PhD programmes, PhD and Integrated PhD. Candidates can pursue a PhD at NISER Bhubaneswar after Master’s Degree.

Candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s Degree can apply for the Integrated PhD at the institute. This programme is combination of MSc and PhD.

First step for admission to PhD and Integrated PhD courses at NISER involves an open call by the institute.

Candidates are shortlisted based on the eligibility criteria of the respective schools and/or scores in the national examinations such as CSIR-UGC-NET/ GATE/ JEST/ GPAT/ DBT/ ICMR/ JGEEBILS. This is followed by written tests and/or interviews conducted by respective schools of NISER Bhubaneswar. Each school has different eligibility criteria for PhD admissions.

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NISER Bhubaneswar Admission Fees 2026 for UG, PG and PhD Courses

Check out the NISER Bhubaneswar fees for UG, PG and PhD programmes:

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Conclusion

NISER Bhubaneswar stands out as a premier destination for students aspiring to build strong careers in science and research. With diverse UG, PG, PhD, and Integrated PhD programmes and a transparent admission process, NISER offers excellent academic exposure, research opportunities, and career growth prospects.