National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar

DAE Autonomous Apex Institute

NIRF Ranking

200 Integrated M.Sc. Seats

Annual Seats

₹14.00 - ₹18.50 LPA (or Direct BARC / Global Ph.D.)

Average Placement CTC

₹30.00 LPA

Highest Package Offered

Campus Landmarks & Infrastructure

Library

NISER Central Library

Over 50,000 scientific treatises, nuclear energy papers, and electronic journals.

Academic Programs & Admission Pathways

Degree / Course	Duration	Entrance Exam	Admission Authority	Eligibility Criteria
5-Year Integrated M.Sc. (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics)	5 Years	NEST (National Entrance Screening Test)	NISER & UM-DAE CEBS	Class 12 with Science (minimum 60%) + NEST merit rank
Integrated Ph.D. / Ph.D.	5 Years	JEST / CSIR-NET / GATE	NISER	B.Sc./M.Sc. in relevant branch

Branch-Wise Placement Highlights

Academic Branch	Average CTC	Median CTC	Placement Rate	Top Participating Recruiters
Integrated M.Sc.	₹14.50 LPA	₹13.00 LPA	85% (Direct BARC OCES eligible)	BARC, TIFR, ISRO, Global Universities (Max Planck, Stanford, Oxford)

Closing Rank Trends by Year

Interactive Selector · B.Tech by default

Program:

Category:

Category Type: CRL (Common Rank List)

Counselling Authority / Exam: NEST National Score (out of 180)

Selected Category:UR-OPEN (General)

Academic Branch / Specialization	Quota	2026	2025	2024	2023	Trend
Integrated M.Sc.	AI	AIR ~250	AIR ~240	AIR ~230	AIR ~220	Top Choice

Indicative figures. Closing ranks here are compiled from public sources and may not correspond to a specific counselling round. Verify against official JoSAA / CSAB / MCC data before making admission decisions. UR-OPEN reflects the Common Rank List; category-wise ranks are shown only where verified data has been added.

Campus Facilities, Culture & Important Highlights

Campus Facilities & Infrastructure

Residential Campus:Student hostels, DAE medical centre, sports complex, and central dining.

Annual Fests & Student Life

Udbhava (Cultural Fest):Annual cultural festival of NISER Bhubaneswar.

Scholarships & Tuition Fee Waivers

DAE DISHA scholarship of ₹60,000/year + ₹20,000 summer project grant for all admitted students.

Notable Alumni & Leaders

Nuclear scientists at BARC, researchers across CERN and TIFR.

Campus Connectivity & How to Reach

Nearest Airport

Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) ~25 km

Nearest Railway Station

Khurda Road Junction ~3 km, Bhubaneswar Station ~25 km

Road & Highway Access

NH-16

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scholarship provided at NISER?

Every student admitted to the 5-Year Integrated M.Sc. at NISER receives a monthly scholarship of ₹5,000 (₹60,000 per year) plus ₹20,000 per year for summer project internships from the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).