National Institute of Science Education and Research

The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) is a public research institute in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, under the umbrella of the Indian Department of Atomic Energy. The institute is affiliated with Homi Bhabha National Institute. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (served 2004–2014), laid the foundation stone on August 28, 2006. Government of India earmarked an initial outlay of ₹823.19 crore (US$100 million) during the first seven years of the project, starting in September 2007. It was ranked second in the country by the Nature Index 2020 (compiled by Nature Research).

Not to be confused with Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research.

National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar
Motto in English
Knowledge Imparts Immortality
TypePublic Autonomous Institute of Higher Education
Established6 September 2007 (2007-09-06)
Parent institution
Department of Atomic Energy
Academic affiliations
Homi Bhabha National Institute
ChairmanSecretary, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) & Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), Mumbai
DirectorHirendra Nath Ghosh
Students1136
Undergraduates636
Postgraduates380
120
Location
Jatani
,
Odisha
,
India

20.1717°N 85.6848°E / 20.1717; 85.6848
Campus300 acres (120 ha)
Colours   Blue & white
Websitewww.niser.ac.in
Bhubaneswar
Location of NISER, Bhubaneswar.
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