Mumbai, 04 December 2020: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), India’s premier institution for advanced research in fundamental sciences, will conduct Entrance Test for Graduate School Admissions (GS-2021) in March 2021 due to COVID 19. TIFR will release notification for GS-2021 in January 2021. Amid COVID 19, the admission process is delayed for the academic years 2021-22.
The Institute runs a graduate programme leading to the award of PhD, Integrated MSc-PhD as well as MSc degree in certain subjects. With its distinguished faculty, world class facilities and stimulating research environment, it is an ideal place for aspiring scientists to initiate their career.
The Graduate Programme at TIFR is classified into the following Subjects – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability) and Science Education. It is conducted at the Mumbai campus and various National Centres of TIFR.
Various Programmes Offered by TIFR under Graduate School Admissions
Mathematics PhD and Integrated MSc-PhD Programmes
- School of Mathematics, TIFR Mumbai
- Centre for Applicable Mathematics (CAM), Bengaluru
- Internatonal Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), Bengaluru (Only Ph.D. program).
Physics PhD and Integrated MSc-PhD Programmes:
- Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Department of Condensed Matter Physics & Materials Science
- Department of High Energy Physics
- Department of Nuclear & Atomic Physics
- Department of Theoretical Physics
All above at TIFR, Mumbai Campus
- National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Pune
- TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Hyderabad (TIFR-H) –
- International Centre for Theoretical Sciences
Chemistry PhD and Integrated MSc-PhD Programs
- Department of Chemical Sciences, TIFR, Mumbai
- TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Hyderabad (TIFR-H)
Biology PhD, Integrated MSc-PhD and MSc Programmes
Department of Biological Sciences, TIFR, Mumbai
National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru) – PhD, Integrated MSc-PhD, and MSc (Wildlife Biology & Conservation) programmes.
TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad – PhD and Integrated MSc-PhD programs only.
Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability) PhD Programme only.
- School of Technology & Computer Science (STCS), TIFR, Mumbai
Science Education – PhD Programme
- Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai.
Fellowships:
For PhD and I-PhD programmes, the academic year starts from August 1, every year. The academic year for MSc programme begins from July 1, every year.
PhD Students receive a monthly fellowship of Rs 31,000/- enhanced to Rs 35,000/- after registration.
I-PhD Students receive a monthly fellowship of Rs 21,000/- for the first year. At the end of the first year, upon satisfactory performance, the fellowship is enhanced to Rs 31,000/- per month (further raised to Rs 35,000/- after registration for Ph.D.).
MSc (Biology) Students receive a monthly fellowship of Rs 16,000/- (+HRA as applicable).
MSc (Wildlife Biology & Conservation) Students receive a monthly fellowship of Rs 12,000/- (fixed).
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the GS-2021 exam will be postponed to approximately March 2021. Further details will be available in January 2021.
For further details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the official website of Graduate School Admissions of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.
