TIFR Mumbai: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Established in 2002, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai is also known as TIFR Mumbai. TIFR Mumbai functions as an autonomous institution of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai comprises the Natural Sciences Faculty (Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science, High Energy Physics, Nuclear and Atomic Physics, Theoretical Physics, Chemical Sciences and Biological Sciences), the School of Mathematics, and the School of Technology and Computer Science. As per NIRF rankings 2021, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai is ranked 10th in the research category with an overall score of 64.35/100.

TIFR Mumbai became deemed to be a university in 2002 and offers degrees in six disciplines: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Science Education. TIFR Mumbai is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of ‘A+’ and recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC). As per careers360 rankings, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai is ranked 26th in universities. The total faculty strength at TIFR Mumbai is 94 and the campus is spread over 15 acres of land. TIFR Mumbai has collaborated with universities/organisations such as IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, Flame University etc.

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What is the Full Form of TIFR Mumbai?

The full form of TIFR Mumbai is Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai. The institute offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. Integrated programmes, M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes for admissions.

TIFR Mumbai Location

The institute is located at Tata Inst. of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400005, India. The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at a distance of 18.1 km and it takes 1 hour 5 minutes to reach TIFR Mumbai. Mumbai Central is the nearest railway station at a distance of 10.1 km. It takes 25 minutes to reach the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai (TIFR Mumbi). Students can take a bus from MSRTC Mumbai Central which is the nearest bus stop located 10.4 km away from TIFR Mumbai.

TIFR Mumbai Accreditation

• Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Board with a grade of ‘A+’.

TIFR Mumbai Collaborations

• IIT Bombay

• IIT Kanpur

• IIM Ahmedabad

• NID Gandhinagar

• Kerala School of Mathematics

• Cochin University of Science and Technology

• Flame University

• South Dakota State University

TIFR Mumbai Rankings

• As per Careers360 rankings, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai has been ranked 26th in universities.

• The institute has been ranked 10th in the research category by NIRF in 2021.

TIFR Mumbai Infrastructure and Facilities

Boys hostel, girls hostel, gym, guest house are some of the facilities offered by TIFR Mumbai to students to ensure that they are not having any discomfort on the campus. TIFR Mumbai facilities are offered to students to provide them with a conducive environment for learning. Scientific Information Resource Centre is commonly known as SIRC has a huge collection of books covering subjects like astronomy and astrophysics, chemical physics etc. All the sports activities at TIFR Mumbai are managed by the Sports Club of the institute. Homi Bhabha Auditorium is fully air-conditioned and can accommodate over 1000 people, Furthermore, TIFR Mumbai facilities also include a medical clinic, labs, and canteens.

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TIFR Mumbai Courses

The institute offers courses at two levels: postgraduate and doctoral. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai offers courses in sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences, computer application and IT and medicine and allied sciences streams. TIFR Mumbai courses are M.Sc. and Ph.D. Chemistry Integrated, M.Sc. and Ph.D. Astronomy and Astrophysics Integrated, M.Sc. and Ph.D. Nuclear and Atomic Physics Integrated, M.Sc. Biological Sciences, Ph.D. Theoretical Physics etc.

TIFR Mumbai Courses and Eligibility Criteria

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TIFR Mumbai Admissions

The institute offers admission at PG and doctoral levels. TIFR Mumbai admission process comprises two steps: a written test and an interview. The institute conducts an entrance examination for admission to all courses. An important point is here that TIFR Mumbai conducts a separate exam for the science education courses. JGEEBILS (Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences) is conducted for admission to M.Sc. and Ph.D. Biological Science/ Ph.D. Biological Science at TIFR Mumbai.

TIFR Mumbai Admission Process- M.Sc. and Ph.D. Integrated Programmes

• First, meet the eligibility criteria and fill the application form.

• Appear for an entrance test conducted by TIFR Mumbai followed by interview/interview(s)/ written test 2.

• The Mathematics board at TIFR Mumbai conducts another short written test for shortlisted candidates and the Biology board conducts two interviews for shortlisted candidates.

• Admission to candidates is offered based on the following criteria: performance in the entrance examination, written test 2, interview/interview(s), document verification and payment of fees.

TIFR Mumbai Admission Process for Ph.D. Programmes

• After meeting the eligibility criteria, candidates must fill the application form.

• Eligible candidates have to appear for an entrance test for admission to Ph.D. programmes followed by an interview.

• Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS) is conducted for admission to Ph.D. Biological Science. 

• TIFR Mumbai admission is offered to candidates will be made based on the performance of candidates in the entrance examination, interview, document verification and payment of fees.

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TIFR Mumbai Scholarships

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai students is given fellowships as per the rules of DAE. They get Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 28,000 per month for the students before and after the Ph.D. registration respectively. To avail TIFR Mumbai scholarships,  candidates must meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. All the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research scholarships come from DAE. 

TIFR Mumbai Placements

The placement cell of the institution provides placement assistance to the final year students. According to the data submitted by the institute to NIRF 2021, the median salary offered to students after completion of PG 2 and 3-year courses at TIFR Mumbai was Rs. 3,60,000 and Rs. 4,80,000 respectively. A total of 4 students opted for higher studies after completion of a 3-year postgraduate course at Tata Institute of  Fundamental Research Mumbai. 

TIFR Mumbai Placement Data for PG Courses- 2019-20

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