TIFR GS-2011 Application Process

TIFR GS-2011 Application Process

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-TIFR Graduate School Admissions (GS-2011) Entrance Examination for admission to the following programmes

Ph.D.:
Mathematics (TIFR, Mumbai & CAM, Bangalore),
Physics*, Chemistry, Computer & Systems Sciences, Biology (TIFR, Mumbai & NCBS, Bangalore).
Duration: 5 years.

Integrated Ph.D.:
Mathematics (CAM, Bangalore),
Biology (TIFR, Mumbai & NCBS, Bangalore).
Duration: 6 years.

M.Sc.:
Biology (TIFR, Mumbai).
Duration: 3 years.

* Students applying for Physics also have the option to be considered for
India-based Nueutrino Observatory (INO). For more details on INO please see http://www.ino.tifr.res.in The option can be indicated at the time of registration of application.

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:
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.

• Chemistry:
For Ph.D. : M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./M.Pharm. degree holders. Final year B.Sc./B.Pharm. 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. See http://www.tifr.res.in/~gsoffice for details.

Admission Procedure
The admissions procedure (in all subjects, except Science Education) 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, 2011. Exact dates would be announced later.
Results of the entrance examination will be announced on January 14, 2011 on this website and students shortlisted for interview will be intimated by email.

Application
Students can apply online at http://univ.tifr.res.in/gs2011/Apply_Online/Apply_Online.htm

Important Dates
Last date for application: October 16, 2010
Nationwide Entrance Examination: Sunday, December 12, 2010

Contact
For Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/ Computer & Systems Sciences:
Assistant Registrar (Academic)
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba,
Mumbai 400005.
Tel: 022-22782629/22782241/22782875
Fax: 022-22804555
Email: gsch@tifr.res.in

For more information visit-: http://univ.tifr.res.in/gs2011/