NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH,

BHUBANESWAR

Notice for Admission to Ph.D. Program

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for admission to Ph.D. Program scheduled to commence from
July’ 2010 in the following schools of basic sciences at NISER, Bhubaneswar:

1. School of Biological Sciences

2. School of Chemical Sciences
3. School of Mathematical Sciences
4. School of Physical Sciences

Eligibility

1. Age: Not more than 28 years on June 30, 2010 (Born on/after June 30, 1982)

2. Stream Minimum Educational Qualifications

Biological Sciences 55% 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 55% in M. Sc. Or equivalent degree in Chemistry,
Physics, Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material
Science, any one of the subject.

Mathematical Sciences 55% in M. Sc. or equivalent degree in Mathematics

Physical Sciences 55% in M. Sc. or equivalent degree in

Physics/Chemistry/ Mathematical Physics or Master’s
degree in Engineering.

3. Candidates should have qualified the CSIR-NET/GATE/JEST/NBHM or equivalent examination valid

for the current year in the relevant area of research. UGC-CSIR JRF qualified candidates can avail
the fellowship directly from UGC or CSIR, whereas, students selected for Ph.D. program based on
GATE/JEST scores, are eligible for financial aid (Assistantship / Scholarship) from NISER,
Bhubaneswar on par with CSIR fellowship.

Selection Procedure

Candidates who meet the eligibility criterion given above can apply. Each school may set additional criteria
as it deems necessary and will have its own selection process.

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.
How to Apply

The application form is available free of cost and can be downloaded from http://niser.ac.in
Else, the form can be obtained by 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. 25/-

Candidates intending to apply for more than one program should use separate application
form for each program with appropriate enclosures.

• Fill-in the application form completely. Incomplete application form will be rejected. The
application form can either be typed or hand-written.
• Send only attested copies of all supporting documents (mark sheets, certificates, age
proof, caste certificate, etc.)
• Enclose two letters of reference.
• Enclose a demand draft of Rs. 500/‐ for candidates in General/OBC/PWD and Rs. 250/‐
for SC/ST drawn in the name of Director, NISER, payable at Bhubaneswar.
• Send the filled-in application forms with all enclosures to the address mentioned below or e-mail
the scanned copies of complete application form dully filled in all respect to dean_aa@niser.ac.in

The last date:

For postal requests for application Forms : April 26, 2010.

To submit the filled-in application form : May 03, 2010

Address for communication and more details:

Administrative Officer-III
Academic & Student Affairs
National Institute of Science Education and Research
Institute of Physics Campus
P.O. Sainik School
Bhubaneswar – 751005
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Application Form for Admission to Ph.D. Programme 
(See instructions overleaf for filling up the form) 
 

1. Full Name : ________________________________________________________________ 
2. Date of Birth : ______________________  3. Place of Birth : ______________________  4. Sex : (put a check) 
5. Marital Status : _____________________ 6. Nationality : ________________________             M            F 
7. Father’s Name : ____________________________________________________________ 
8. Address for Correspondence : ___________________________________ 
______________________________________________________________   
Codes for items 11‐14 are given overleaf 
______________________________________________________________ 
___________________ State  :____________________PIN : ____________  11. School/Programme  
9. If available, please provide: 
12. Category     
    Phone :________________________ FAX :_________________________ 
    E‐mail ID : ___________________________________________________  13. Financial Status 
10. Details of Demand Draft: 
a) Amount Rs.________  DD No.____________  Date____________  14. Physically Disabled 
b) Name and branch of the bank : ___________________________________________________________________ 
 

15. Academic Record 
      A. GATE, CSIR‐UGC, other fellowship exam details (*) 

GATE marks and score
Name of Exam.  Discipline  Year 
(with Regn. No.) 
       
 
 

     B. Qualifying Degree (*) already obtained or in progress 

Min. Pass 
Institute/College  University  Degree  Final results  Overall % or 
mark% or 
(Name & Address)    with Discipline  expected by  Grade Avg. 
Grade Avg. 
           
 
 
 
 
 

    C. Other Degree (*) obtained after 10+2 (Do not include the degree listed in 15 B)  

Institute/College  Date of 
University  Degree  Marks or CPI 
(Name & Address)  completion 
         
 
 
 
         
 
 
 
     

    
D. Number of Technical Papers  :  Published in Journals ____________   Printed in Conferences __________ 
       Provide details separately. 
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  Photocopies of this form or copies downloaded from NISER website http://niser.ac.in are acceptable. 
 
16. Areas of specialization to do Ph.D.  (Consult the homepages of the faculties of NISER) 

       Preference‐1 _______________________________   Preference‐2 ____________________________________ 

       Preference‐3 _______________________________   Preference‐4 ____________________________________ 

17. Names and addresses of two referees from whom letters of reference have been obtained. 

       1._________________________________________   2. _____________________________________________ 

       ___________________________________________      _____________________________________________ 

       ___________________________________________      _____________________________________________ 

18. Declaration by the applicant: 

Certified, that all information provided by me on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.  I understand that 
any wilful misrepresentation of facts will result in my dismissal from the institute.  If admitted, I shall abide by all the rules and 
regulations of the institute. 

Date :                  Signature : 

Instructions for filling up this form 
1.Either TYPE or PRINT the entries on the form neatly. 
2.Go through the codes for Items 11‐14 given below, and fill them carefully in the boxes on Page 1. 
3.You are required to send  the attested copies of the documents for the items marked with an asterisk(*). PLEASE DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS.  
4.The  application  fee  of  Rs.  500/‐  for  candidates  in  General/OBC/PD  and  Rs.  250/‐  for  SC/ST  must  be  paid  through  demand  draft 
payable to Administrative Officer, Academic section, NISER, payable at Bhubaneswar.   
 
CODES (FOR ITEMS 11‐14) 
Item 11: Biological Sciences – BS, Chemical Sciences – CS, Mathematical Sciences – MS, Physical Sciences – PS 
Item 12: Category: SC*=Scheduled Caste (certificate required); ST*=Scheduled Tribe (certificate required); OBC*=Other Backward Class 
(Certificate of Non‐creamy layer required); GN=General                    
Item 13: Financial status: Institute Assistantship requested= IA, not needed= NA 
Item 14: Physically Disabled= PD    
 
CHECKLIST (CIRCLE THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS).  SEND ONLY ATTESTED COPIES (NOT ORIGINALS). 
1. Date of Birth (DOB) Certificate or High School (Class Ten) Certificate with DOB (Required for all candidates)  
2. SC/ST/OBC Certificate if applicable (Item 12) 
3. Certificate of Physical Status (Type of disability to be attached). 
4. GATE/CSIR/UGC score card/certificate  (Item 15 A) 
5. Copies of mark/grade sheets (Items 15 B & 15C) 
6. The Demand draft for the application fee of Rs. 500/‐ or Rs. 250/‐ as applicable 
7. Two letters of reference (in a sealed cover) 
8.  Two self addressed envelopes of 23cm x 10cm. 

The completed Application Form must reach on or before 
May 03, 2010 

Mailing Address for Submission of Applications: 

Administrative Officer – III  (Academics & Student Affairs) 
National Institute of Science Education and Research 
Institute of Physics Campus 
P.O.‐ Sainik School 
Bhubaneswar – 751 005 
Orissa 
 
 
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 (Institute of Physics campus, Bhubaneswar – 751 005) 

LETTER OF REFERENCE 

NOTE TO THE REFEREE 

This form is given to you by an applicant of the Ph.D. programme at NISER, Bhubaneswar. We would appreciate an 
authentic and frank assessment of the candidate, as that would help us in evaluating him properly. We assure that 
your report will be kept confidential. 

1. I have known the applicant for the last ______________ years. 
   My knowledge of this student is based on:   (check as many) 
 

     having him/her in one or more courses 
  knowing him/her personally 
  supervision of his/her thesis/project 
  inquiry and discussion with my colleagues  
  some other sources 

2. Performance in my courses: 

Course Title  No. of Students  Grade and Rank  Remarks 

       
       
 

3. Overall ranking of the candidate among your students in the last three years :  
      A = top 5%, B = top 25%, C = below top 25% 
4. Please indicate the levels of the candidate’s abilities with regard to the following. 
      A = Outstanding, B = High, C = Medium, D = Low 

    Knowledge of the subject        Interest in experiments 

    Capacity of hard work          Interest in theory 

    Capacity for independent thinking      Communication skills 

    Motivation for research        Ability to work in a team 

5. Would you consider the applicant good enough to be your own Ph.D. student? Yes / No      
 
6. Please give your remarks about the applicant (add an extra sheet, if necessary). In addition to your general 
remarks, please address the following questions: Are the abilities of the candidate better than as indicated by 
his/her marks/grades? What are, if any, the special strengths/aptitudes of the applicant in your opinion? 

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7. My recommendation : 
  I recommend him/her without any reservations 
  I recommend him/her 
  I do not recommend him/her 

Name of the referee  :_____________________________________  
 

Designation/Position :_____________________________________      

Signature with official seal 

Date : _____________ 

 
 

Address :        ___________________________________________________________________________________
            ___________________________________________________________________________________
            _______________________________________________________ PIN : _______________________ 
E‐mail : _______________________________________ Phone :___________________ FAX : __________________ 

Please write “Ph.D. Reference Letter” on the envelope, seal the envelope and 
hand it over to the applicant.