Institute: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai,
Programmes:
- Ph.D
- Integrated Ph.D
- M.Sc
About: The Graduate Programme at TIFR is classified into the following Subjects - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,Computer & Systems Sciences and Science Education. It is conducted at the Mumbai campus and various National Centres of TIFR.
Eligibility:
Mathematics:
For Ph.D. (Mumbai): M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./M.A./ B.A./B.Sc. degree holders.
For Ph.D. (Bangalore): M.A./M.Sc. Degree holders.
For Integrated Ph.D. (Bangalore) : B.A./B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. degree holders.
Physics & Chemistry:
For Ph.D. : M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./ M.Tech degree holders. Final year B.Sc. students with consistently good academic record are also eligible to apply.
Biology:
For Ph.D. : Masters in Basic Science or Bachelors in Applied Science. These include M.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Tech., B.E., B.V.Sc., B.Pharma. (4 year course), MBBS, BDS, M.Pharma.
For Integrated Ph.D./M.Sc. : Bachelors in any Basic Science.
Students with training in Physics or Chemistry are also invited to apply for the biology programmes.
Computer & Systems Sciences:
For Ph.D. : B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./MCA/ M.Sc. (Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Electronics Engineering /Information Technology) degree holders.
Exceptionally well qualified students with B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. or equivalent degrees in other disciplines may also be considered.
Final year students with consistently good academic record and knowledge of advanced topics may also apply for the relevant subjects.
Candidates not holding a Master's degree and admitted to a Ph.D. programme can receive an M.Sc. degree by fulfilling prescribed requirements.
Admission process: Consists of a written test at one of the 23 nationwide centres. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews to be held during end-February to early-April, 2013.
How to apply:
Click here to apply online. From September 22, 2012
Note: Candidates who have applied online must send the application fee in the form of a Demand Draft with their name, reference code and telephone number written behind it. Alternately, students can make online payment by Debit/Credit Card.
Students from remote areas who do not have access to internet may apply manually. A request for application form (without DD) along with a self-addressed stamped (Rs 20/-) envelope (size 25cm x 17cm) superscribed "GS-2011 (Subject)" should be sent to:
For Biology: Admissions Section, NCBS, Bangalore .
For other subjects, except Science Education: Asstt. Registrar (Academic), TIFR, Mumbai.
The filled-in application form should be sent along with DD and two passport size photographs (one pasted on the application and one stapled to it).
Application fee: Rs 500/- for online applications and Rs 550/- for manual applications. Rs 800/- for students who wish to take the test as walk-in candidates.
Demand Draft:
Biology: DD should be drawn on State Bank of India in favour of "National Centre for Biological Science" payable at Bangalore.
Other Subjects: DD should be drawn on State Bank of India in favour of "Tata Institute of Fundamental Research" payable at Mumbai.
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Important dates:
- Nationwide Entrance Examination: Sunday, December 9, 2012
- Last date for application: November 2, 2012
Contact :
For Mathematics/Physics/Chemisty/
Computer & Systems Sciences:
Assistant Registrar (Academic)
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba,
Mumbai 400005.
Phone: 022-22782629/22782241/22782875
Fax: 022-22804555
Email: gsch@tifr.res.in
For Biology :
Admissions Section
National Centre for Biological Sciences
UAS-GKVK Campus,
Bellary Road,
Bangalore 560065.
Phone: 080-23666404
Fax: 080-23636662
Email: phd@ncbs.res.in
For Science Education:
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
V.N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd
Mumbai 400 088.
Phone: 022-25580036/25567711/25554712/25555242
Fax: 022-25566803
Website:http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/graduate-school
Website: http://univ.tifr.res.in
