Does NISER have a placement cell like engineering colleges?

NISER does not have a conventional placement cell like IITs or NITs since its primary focus is research and higher studies. However, there is a Career Development Cell that tries to direct students to research careers, fellowships, and scientific positions in organizations such as BARC, ISRO, DRDO, or analytics companies. Students who seek jobs generally use faculty referrals, internships, and competitive exam skills (e.g., GATE, CSIR-NET) to get employed in government laboratories or private research departments.

Are PhD students at NISER financially and career-wise assisted as well?

Yes, indeed. PhD students are given fellowships between INR 31,000 and INR 35,000/month, sponsored by CSIR, DST, or in-house projects. They travel to international conferences, partner with research labs overseas, and many pursue postdoctoral fellowships overseas. They are trained in teaching assistantships, grant writing, and publication of researchleaving them poised for careers in academia, national laboratories, or industry R&D.

Is there an alternative plan for those students who do not want to do research post-NISER?

Yes. Although research is the primary aspect, NISER graduates are highly skilled in problem-solving, data analysis, and quantitative reasoning, which makes them suitable for non-academic jobs in:Data science & analyticsPolicy research and think tanksScientific communicationCompetitive exams (UPSC, SSC, GATE, etc.)By planning strategically, students can construct diverse careers even outside of conventional science research.

NISER Faculty

NISER boasts a highly qualified faculty with a strong balance between research and teaching, most being graduates from top institutions globally. The faculty-to-student ratio is approximately 1:10, improving after the first year when students select their streams. Faculty members are approachable, residing on campus, and are known for their friendliness and availability.

In theoretical chemistry, the faculty is limited to three members specialized in computational chemistry. The evaluation system includes 4 to 5 exams per course, with grades determined by quizzes, mid-semester, and end-semester exams, following a letter grade and CGPA system. Despite the strong faculty, approximately 5% of students fail a course each year.

Faculty provide modern teaching methods, incorporating exciting projects alongside traditional exams, and support internship programs.

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