NISER PhD Admission 2023-24 (Summer Session), Apply Online
NISER PhD Admission 2023-24 (Summer Session), Apply Online. NISER Admission to Ph.D Program: 2023-24 (Summer Session). NISER Admission 2023-24. NISER PhD Admission 2023-2024. NISER PhD Admissions 2023. Interested applicants can check details on the eligibility criteria, courses offered, application procedure, research areas, contact details and application link all given below
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
BHUBANESWAR
Advt. No: NISER/ACAD/Ph.D /2023-24 (1)
Notice for Admission to Ph.D Program: 2023-24 (Summer Session)
Online applications are invited from Indian citizens for admission to Ph.D program scheduled to commence from August, 2023 in the following schools of NISER, Bhubaneswar.
1. School of Biological Sciences (SBS)
Eligibility
School: Biological Sciences
Minimum Educational Qualifications#
60% or equivalent GPA in Masters or M. Tech or M. Pharm in any branches of Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Life Sciences, Pharmacy (any specialization), Veterinary Sciences, Computer Sciences, Bioinformatics and Biotechnology. Students with Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics having interest in pursuing a career in Biology are also
encouraged to apply. Candidates with a 4 year / 8 semester Bachelor’s degree program with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade are also eligible to apply for the program.# Candidates who are appearing in the final semester/year of qualifying examination in 2023 are also eligible to apply. However, if selected, their admission will be subject to submission of final semester / year result mark sheet wherein they should have obtained the requisite percentage or equivalent grade
2. Requirement of Qualifying in National Level Examinations for pursuing Ph.D
program
School of Biological Sciences – Candidates should have qualified at least one of the
National Level Examinations i.e. CSIR-UGC-NET (LS or JRF) /GATE/JEST/GPAT/DBT/ICMR/ JGEEBILS or any other equivalent national level examination valid for the academic year August 2023-July 2024.
Important Note –
(a) The cut off marks for national examination such as GATE/ JEST/ GPAT/ NBHM/ JGEEBILS/ CSIR-UGC-NET etc will be further decided by each School for the relevant
subject area.
(b) As per HBNI Ordinance, students having INSPIRE Doctoral Fellowship ONLY, without qualifying any of the above mentioned national level written examinations will NOT be considered for admission to Ph.D program in NISER.
(c) Candidates with GPA in qualifying degree may need to produce the conversion note (in case it is not mentioned in their mark sheet) from their institution towards the calculation of percentage.
3. Fellowship
- The institute fellowship given by NISER is Rs 31,000/- for first two years, which will subsequently be enhanced to Rs 35,000/- for remaining three years, subject to the condition that he/she fulfills all the requirements of the Institute that will be stipulated from time to time.
- Students with an external fellowship from agencies viz. CSIR, UGC etc will be eligible to draw fellowship as per the extant rules of the respective funding agencies.
4. Research Areas for some Schools
School of Biological Sciences
- Mechanism of Nuclear Expansion-Structure function of nuclear dynamin protein 6. Regulation of biogenesis and morphology of endoplasmic reticulum (Dr. Abdur Rahaman)
- Evolutionary origins, systematics, Biogeography, Phylogeography and speciation patterns of South Asian biota (Dr. Aniruddha Datta Roy, BIOGEOSYS Lab)
- Design, evaluation and development of cancer therapeutics (Dr. Badireenath V. Konkimalla)
- Regulation of lysosomal pH by TRP ion channels and its effect on immune system (Dr. Chandan Goswami)
- Molecular genetics and epigenetics of Ageing disorders: Neurodegeneration and Cancer (Dr. Debasmita P. Alone)
- Role of bacterial cell membranes in antibiotic resistance. Mechanism underlying bacterial persistence. (Dr. Harapriya Mohapatra, Molecular Medical Bacteriology Lab)
- Cancer Biology: Tumor microenvironment. (Dr. Manjusha Dixit)
- Mucosal Immunity and host-microbe interactions to improve health using cutting edge
high-throughput techniques. Role of gut-adipose-brain axis in metabolic and neuronal diseases. (Prof. Palok Aich) - Molecular mechanisms of eukaryotic start codon selection and regulation (Dr. Pankaj V.
Alone) - Neuroscience: Neural circuits, Behaviour and Neuroendocrine regulation. Neuropeptide and dopaminergic control of energy balance (Dr. Praful S. Singru)
- Regulation of collective behaviour in bacteria by cell division. Cryo-EM and Structural Biology of the mitotic apparatus in bacteria. Screening of antibacterials targeting bacterial cytoskeleton (Dr. Ramanujam Srinivasan)
- Evolution of host-gut microbiome interaction and its impact on host reproductive
ecology. Evolution of acoustic signaling in orthopterans shaped by habitat, intra and interspecies interactions (Dr. Rittik Deb) - Protein Engineering and Structure-Function-Dynamics studies on polysaccharide lyase.
- De novo design of transmembrane helical bundles: From structure to function (Dr. Rudresh Acharya)
- Mechanism of host cellular membrane manipulation by Mycobacterial secretory components (Dr. Saleem Mohammed)
- Cellular Immunology associated to Infection Immunity, Cancer Immunity and Immune Regulation ( Dr. Subhasis Chattopadhyay)
- Structural biology of viral cell-entry proteins (Dr. Tirumala Kumar Chowdary)
For detailed information on research areas, please visit:
https://www.niser.ac.in/sbs/page/faculty-and-area-research.
5. Selection Procedure
- The selection committee of the respective schools will short-list the candidates among those who meet the minimum educational qualifications and satisfy additional criteria which each school may set as deemed necessary.
- The short-listed candidates will be called for an interview, supplemented by a written test, if necessary, for admission.
- 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.
- All candidates called for the Test / Interview will be paid to and fro single, second sleeper class railway fare by the shortest route from their place of residence to the Institute. They have to produce evidence (railway ticket) in support of their claim.
6. How to Apply
- The application form has to be filled up online at http://www.niser.ac.in and candidates should follow stepwise instructions mentioned to complete the application submission process. At the time of application, along with this online form, the candidate should upload a soft copy of the supporting documents as per the eligibility criteria.
- Candidates intending to apply for more than one school should fill up separate online application forms for each school with appropriate supporting documents.
- NISER does not demand any application fee from the candidates who apply for Ph.D program.
Important dates –
- The online application will be activated on – 3rd April 2023
- Last date for filling up the online application – 30th April, 2023
- Short-listed candidates list will be uploaded on the NISER website – 5th -16th May, 2023
- Tentative dates for test/interview will be as follows for School of Biological Sciences – 22nd -24th May, 2023
- Each school will send the call letters to the candidates separately. Kindly refer to the
website for the announcement of the selected candidates. - The registration is scheduled to be held in August, 2023. The exact date will be intimated in due course of time.
- If you have any further queries, kindly send an email to [email protected] for Biological Sciences.
- Applicants are encouraged to visit the school web page for more information on research activities.
Checklist for application submission
During online submission, you will need to have the following ready with you for uploading;
- JPEG file of your passport size photo.
- JPEG file of your valid signatures.
- Birth Certificate/10th pass certificate in support of date of birth.
- Certificate in support of category (SC/ST), only if applicable.
- Certificate and mark sheets in support of passing qualifying examination i.e Master’s degree OR 4 Years / 8 Semester Bachelor’s degree, whichever is applicable. In case the original pass certificate is not issued by University then a certificate from the University on its letterhead with seal of the concerned authority certifying the completion of degree should be submitted.
- Certificate/document in support of qualifying national level examination(s) viz. CSIRUGC NET/GATE/GPAT/DBT/ICMR/JEST/NBHM or any other as applicable.
- Students applying for PhD in Mathematics through NBHM PhD written test-2023 need to upload the interview call letter received from NBHM.
Check the notification below
- What inspired you to apply for the Ph.D. program in Biological Sciences at NISER, Bhubaneswar? Answer: The candidate can mention their interest in pursuing research in Biological Sciences and their academic achievements in the field. They can also talk about NISER’s reputation for providing high-quality education and research opportunities.
- How do you plan to contribute to the research area you are interested in pursuing at NISER? Answer: The candidate can discuss their research experience, skills, and knowledge in the area of interest. They can also talk about their willingness to learn new techniques and collaborate with fellow researchers.
- What national level examinations have you qualified for, and how did you prepare for them? Answer: The candidate can mention the examinations they have qualified for, such as GATE, JEST, GPAT, CSIR-UGC-NET, etc. They can also discuss their preparation strategy, including the study materials they used and any coaching classes they attended.
- What is your experience in conducting research, and what tools and techniques have you used? Answer: The candidate can talk about their research experience, including any projects they have worked on, publications, and presentations. They can also mention the tools and techniques they have used, such as PCR, cell culture, microscopy, etc.
- What are your future career goals, and how does pursuing a Ph.D. at NISER fit into them? Answer: The candidate can talk about their long-term career goals, such as pursuing an academic career or working in the industry. They can also discuss how pursuing a Ph.D. at NISER can help them achieve their goals by providing them with advanced research training, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and opportunities to network with other researchers in the field.
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