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    Courses Offered by NISER Through NEST 2026: Programmes, Fees, Eligibility & Duration

    Courses Offered by NISER Through NEST 2026: Programmes, Fees, Eligibility & Duration

    Shankha GhoshUpdated on 11 Jun 2026, 11:58 AM IST

    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.

    Courses Offered by NISER Through NEST 2026: Programmes, Fees, Eligibility & Duration
    Courses Offered by NISER Through NEST 2026

    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.

    Courses offered by NISER through NEST

    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.

    NISER Bhubaneswar NEST Courses

    The National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar offers five-year integrated MSc courses with specialisations in:


    CoursesMode of AdmissionCampusDuration

    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

    NEST Question/Sample Papers
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    Note: Students also have the option to minor in Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, or Chemistry.

    NISER Bhubaneswar NEST Eligibility Criteria

    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.

    NISER Bhubaneswar MSc Eligibility Criteria 2026

    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).

    NISER NEST Seat Matrix 2026

    FeatureDetails

    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.

    NISER Bhubaneswar MSc Fees 2026

    The NISER Bhubaneswar integrated MSc fees structure is broken down to a few parts. Here are the details:

    One time fees

    Fee ComponentAmount (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

    Semester Fees

    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

    Refundable Deposits

    Deposit HeadAmount (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.

    NISER Bhubaneswar MSc Scholarships 2026

    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.

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    Questions related to NEST

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to NEST ?

    Hy,

    If you missed the NEST (National Entrance Screening Test) result announcement and the login date has expired, you can try the following steps to check your result:

    1. Contact NEST Help Desk

    • Reach Out : Contact the NEST help desk or the examination authority directly. They can provide guidance

    Hy,

    NISER (National Institute of Science Education and Research) and CEBS (Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences) are prestigious institutions that offer integrated M.Sc. programs in various disciplines of science. Your NEST rank of 387 in the general category is quite competitive, but admission to NISER or CEBS depends on

    No, qualifying NEST exam won't directly lead you to pursue MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery). NEST serves a different purpose.

    The National Entrance Screening Test is for admission to five-year integrated M.Sc. programs at specific universities like National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) and Center

    For the NEST exam, the eligibility criteria typically require a minimum of 60% in Class 12 for general category candidates and 55% for SC/ST candidates. Since you scored 53.8% overall in Class 12, it might be challenging to meet the criteria. However, you should confirm with the official NEST guidelines

    Question : Comprehension:
    Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
    The Black Drongo also known as the King Crow, is a small Asian bird of the drongo family. Previously, it was seen as a subspecies of the African Fork-tailed Drongo but is now recognized as a full species. It is a common resident breeder in much of tropical southern Asia from southwest Iran through India and Sri Lanka to southern China and Indonesia. It is a wholly black bird with a distinctive forked tail and measures 28 cm in length.
    Feeding on insects, it is commonly found in open agricultural areas and light forest areas throughout its range, perching conspicuously on a bare perch or along power or telephone lines.
    The species is famous for its aggressive behaviour towards much larger birds, such as crows, and never hesitates to dive-bomb any birds of prey that invade its territory. Smaller birds often nest in the well-guarded vicinity of a nesting Black Drongo
    The Black Drongo has been introduced to some Pacific islands, where it has thrived and become abundant to the point of threatening and causing the extinction of native and endemic bird species there.
    Drongos fly with strong flaps of the wing and are capable of fast manoeuvres that enable them to capture flying insects. With short legs, they sit upright on thorny bushes, bare perches or electricity wires. They may also perch on grazing animals.
    The Black Drongo is found predominantly in open country and usually perches and hunts close to the ground. They are mostly aerial predators of insects but also glean from the ground or off vegetation.
    They are found as summer visitors to northeastern Afghanistan and northern Pakistan but are mainly resident south from the Indus Valley up to Bangladesh and into India and Sri Lanka.
    Question:
    Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

    Option 1: The drongo looks exactly like a crow.

    Option 2: Smaller birds are protected by the drongo.

    Option 3: This bird is a native of tropical countries in south-Asia.

    Option 4: The drongo is a small perching bird.

    Correct Answer: The drongo looks exactly like a crow.


    Solution : The first option is the correct choice.

    The statement "the drongo looks exactly like a crow" is not true, according to the passage.

    The passage describes the Black Drongo as a wholly black bird with a distinctive forked tail,