The National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar offers a number of courses through the NEST entrance exam. There are a total of 4 integrated MSc courses offered at NISER Bhubaneswar through NEST. Students can check the courses offered by NISER through NEST in the list below. The MSc integrated courses at NISER Bhubaneswar is offered based on NEST exam.
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Specialisations in these 5 year integrated MSc courses offered are Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Students are advised to read the entire article to learn more about the NISER Bhubaneswar courses, admission process, duration and other related details.
As mentioned above, NISER Bhubaneswar offers a wide variety of courses in 5 year MSc courses. Below tables list the NISER Bhubaneswar 2026 courses through NEST. Admission to integrated MSc courses at NISER Bhubaneswar is offered strictly based on scores in NEST exam.
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The National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar offers five-year integrated MSc courses with specialisations in:
| Courses | Mode of Admission | Campus | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 year Integrated MSc in Biological | NEST score | NISER Bhubaneswar | 5 years | |
5 year Integrated MSc in Chemical Sciences | NEST score | NISER Bhubaneswar | 5 years | |
5 year Integrated MSc in Mathematical Sciences | NEST score | NISER Bhubaneswar | 5 years | |
5 year Integrated MSc in Physical Sciences | NEST score | NISER Bhubaneswar | 5 years | |
Note: Students also have the option to minor in Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, or Chemistry.
Students must have scored 60% marks or more (for general/ OBC) and 55% for reserved categories in the last qualifying exam to be eligible for admission to MSc courses at NISER Bhubaneswar. It is important that candidates are familiar with NISER Bhubaneswar eligibility criteria before they get started on the application form.
Criteria | Requirement Details |
|---|---|
Academic Subjects | Candidates must have studied at least three out of these four subjects in classes XI and XII: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. |
Qualifying Year | Candidates must have passed the Class XII (or equivalent) examination in 2024 or 2025, or be appearing for it in 2026. |
Minimum Marks | General / OBC: At least 60% aggregate marks (or equivalent grade). SC / ST / Divyangjan: At least 55% aggregate marks. |
Age Limit | There is no upper age limit for appearing in the exam or for admission. |
Merit Rank | Admission is strictly based on securing a rank in the NEST 2026 merit list. |
Board Requirements | The aggregate marks must be from a single recognized Board (provisional certificates are accepted for 2026 appearing students). |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Total Standard Seats | 200 seats (includes reservations for SC/ST/OBC/Divyangjan per government norms). |
Supernumerary Seats | 02 additional seats reserved specifically for eligible candidates from J&K and Ladakh. |
OBC-NCL Requirement | Candidates must produce a valid category certificate exactly on the date of admission if offered a seat under this category. |
The NISER Bhubaneswar integrated MSc fees structure is broken down to a few parts. Here are the details:
| Fee Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
Admission Fee | 2,000 |
Hostel Admission | 2,000 |
Alumni Fee | 500 |
Student Welfare Fund | 1,000 |
Graduation Fee | 1,500 |
Career Development | 500 |
Medical Examination Fee | 500 |
Total One-Time Fee | 8,000 |
Fee Component | General & OBC (INR) | SC & ST (INR) |
|---|---|---|
Tuition Fee | 6,000 | 0 |
Laboratory Fee | 1,500 | 1,500* |
Sports and Amenities | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Cultural Activities | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Examination and Transcript | 500 | 500 |
Hostel Rent | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Maintenance (Elec/Water) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Transport | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Health Insurance | As Actuals | As Actuals |
Total Semester Fee | 16,000 | 8,500 |
| Deposit Head | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
Institute Caution Money | 4,000 |
Hostel Caution Money | 2,000 |
Total Refundable Deposit | 6,000 |
Note: Mess charges are extra and typically paid monthly or per semester based on actual consumption.
All admitted Integrated M.Sc. students are eligible for a scholarship of 60,000 INR per year (5,000 INR/month) under the DISHA programme. Students receive an additional 20,000 INR per year as a contingency grant for summer internships/projects.
On Question asked by student community
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CEBS has started the NEST 2026 registration process on January 5 at nestexam.in. Candidates can fill and submit the NEST 2026 application form till April 6. The last date to pay the NEST application fee 2026 is April 12.
For NEST Exam Eligibility 2026, Age Limit, Qualification, Marks Required,
Hi, the exact data for 2025 is not available. However, in 2024, over 45,000 students registered for the exam and more than 27,000 appeared. The NEST 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on June 6.
If any candidate has lost their NEST exam certificate, they can visit the official website, nestexam.in to request another copy of the certificate.
https://www.nestexam.in/qnsans/NEST-25.pdf
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Yes , the NEST exam is generally considered tougher than NEET as it requires more focus towards conceptual understanding and thinking , while NEET generally tests NCERT based knowledge where as in NEST it requires you to have deeper clarity in Physics , Chemistry , Biology and Mathematics.
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