NISER Bhubaneswar Fees 2026: National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, is one of the most prestigious institutes that offers Science and Research education in India.

At the undergraduate level, the institute offers Integrated MSc Programmes in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Biology. Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai awards candidates a certificate upon completion of one of these programmes. It accepts admission to UG programmes through the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST).

If you plan to pursue an Integrated MSc course at NISER Bhubaneswar, you must know the complete course fee as per your category. This SciAstra article provides the complete details about the NISER Bhubaneswar 2026 Fees for Integrated MSc courses in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Maths domains.

The fee details for General and OBC category candidates and SC and ST category candidates have been provided separately.

NISER Bhubaneswar Admission Process 2026: Integrated MSc Courses

NISER Bhubaneswar offers the following undergraduate courses:

NISER Bhubaneswar UG Courses

Courses

Duration

Integrated MSc in Physics

5 years

Integrated MSc in Chemistry

5 years

Integrated MSc in Biology

5 years

Integrated MSc in Mathematics

5 years

To get admission to one of these courses, candidates will have to follow the steps mentioned below:

  1. Fill out the NEST 2026 application form.

  2. Download the NEST 2026 admit card.

  3. Appear for NEST 2026 exam.

  4. Qualify for the NEST selection process 2026.

  5. Appear for the NEST 2026 counselling and pay the admission fee to secure the seat.

NISER Bhubaneswar Admission Process for Int MSc Courses

NESR 2026 Overview

As mentioned above, if you aim to get admission to one of the Integrated MSc courses offered by NISER Bhubaneswar, you will have to take the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2026. Therefore, check out the overview of the exam below:

Features

Details

Exam Name

National Entrance Screening Test (NEST)

Exam Conducting Body

  • National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar

  • University of Mumbai – The Department of Atomic Energy, Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai

Exam Level

Undergraduate Level

Courses Offered

  • 5-year Integrated MSc in Physics

  • 5-year Integrated MSc in Chemistry

  • 5-year Integrated MSc in Biology

  • 5-year Integrated MSc in Mathematics

Exam Mode

Online (Computer-Based Test)

Exam Duration

3 hours

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Type of Question

Multiple Choice Question (80 questions)

Marking Scheme

+3 marks for each correct answer

-1 mark for each incorrect answer

0 mark for unattempted question

Official Website

https://www.nestexam.in/

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NISER Bhubaneswar Fee Structure 2026 for Integrated MSc Courses

The fees of NISER Bhubaneswar 2026-27 for Integrated MSc courses in all domains, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics, are the same.

However, the fees for the courses for General & OBC category candidates and SC & ST category candidates differ.

Check out the complete details of the fees below.

NISER Bhubaneswar Fees 2026 for General & OBC Category Students

The NISER Bhubaneswar fee 2026 for the first semester of the Integrated MSc courses for General and OBC category candidates is INR 25,000. The total institute caution money and hostel caution money for these candidates is INR 6,000.

After Semester I, General and OBC category candidates will have to pay a fee of INR 16,000 for each semester.

NISER Bhubaneswar Semester I Fees 2026 for Int MSc Courses (For General & OBC Students)

Serial Number

A. Particulars (To be paid by all students)

Fees (in INR)

1

Admission Fee

2000

2

Hostel Admission

2000

3

Alumni Fee

500

4

Student Welfare Fund

1000

5

Graduation Fee

1500

6

Career Development

500

7

Medical Examination Fee

500

Total

8000

B. Semester Fees for Students of General & OBC Category

1

Tuition Fee

6000

2

Laboratory

1500

3

Sports & Amenities

2000

4

Cultural Activities

2000

5

Examination and Transcription

500

6

Hostel Rent

2000

7

Maintenance/Electricity/Water

1000

8

Transport

1000

9

Health Insurance

As actuals

Total

16,000

C. Total Fee to be Paid by Student at the Time of Admission 

Fee Heads

Fees (in INR)

1

Students of General Category & OBC Category (A+B)

25,000

D. Additional Refundable Caution Deposit

1

Institute Caution Money

4000

2

Hostel Caution Money

2000

Total

6,000

NISER Bhubaneswar Fees Semester II Onwards (Fee Per Semester For General & OBC Students)

Serial Number

Tuition Fee

Fee (in INR)

1

Tuition

6000

2

Laboratory

1500

3

Sports and Amenities

2000

4

Cultural Activities

2000

5

Examination and Transcript

500

6

Hostel Rent

2000

7

Maintenance/Electricity/Water

1000

8

Transport

1000

9

Health Insurance

As Actuals

Total

16,000

Late Registration Fee

2000

NISER Bhubaneswar Fees 2026 for SC & ST Category Students

The NISER Bhubaneswar fee 2026 for the first semester of the Integrated MSc courses for SC & ST category candidates is INR 16,000. The total institute caution money and hostel caution money for these candidates is also INR 8,500.

After Semester I, SC & ST category candidates will have to pay a fee of INR 16,000 for each semester.

NISER Bhubaneswar Semester I Fees 2026 for Int MSc Courses (For SC & ST Students)

Serial Number

A. Particulars (To be paid by all students)

Fees (in INR)

1

Admission Fee

2000

2

Hostel Admission

2000

3

Alumni Fee

500

4

Student Welfare Fund

1000

5

Graduation Fee

1500

6

Career Development

500

7

Medical Examination Fee

500

Total

8000

1

B. Semester Fees for Students of SC & ST Category

2

Sports & Amenities

2000

3

Cultural Activities

2000

4

Examination and Transcription

500

5

Hostel Rent

2000

6

Maintenance/Electricity/Water

1000

7

Transport

1000

8

Health Insurance

As actuals

9

Total

8,500

C. Total Fee to be Paid by Student at the Time of Admission 

Fee Heads

Fees (in INR)

1

Students of SC & ST Category (A+B)

16,500

D. Additional Refundable Caution Deposit

1

Institute Caution Money

4000

2

Hostel Caution Money

2000

Total

6,000

NISER Bhubaneswar Fees Semester II Onwards (Fee Per Semester For SC & ST Students)

Serial Number

Fee Heads

Fee (in INR)

1

Sports and Amenities

2000

2

Cultural Activities

2000

3

Examination and Transcript

500

4

Hostel Rent

2000

5

Maintenance/Electricity/Water

1000

6

Transport

1000

7

Health

As Actuals

8

Total

8,500

Late Registration Fee

2000

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Conclusion

NISER Bhubaneswar offers high-quality science education through its Integrated MSc programmes with a transparent and affordable fee structure. Understanding the category-wise fees, caution deposits, and semester-wise charges helps candidates plan finances effectively and focus on academic and research excellence throughout the five-year programme.