TIFR GS 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Research Courses
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Graduate School Admissions 2026 ( TIFR GS )
Exam On - 14 Dec '25
TIFR GS Entrance exam is conducted once a year in December, for those who wish to pursue research-related courses. Go through the detailed TIFR GS eligibility criteria 2026 for PhD and Integrated MSc-PhD courses offered in subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences and Science Education.
TIFR GS 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The TIFR GS Exam is conducted to select some of the most deserving candidates who wish to pursue research-based courses. The exam date for the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) TIFR GS is December 14, 2025. The exam related important dates are released on the official website.
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The TIFR GS Application process started on September 27, 2025, so that all the students who wish to appear for the exam are able to register online and fill out their application form along with the application fee. Only those students who complete their application process will be eligible to access the admit card, which will be released in the mid of November month 2025. The last date for students to submit their application form is October 26, 2025, in online mode along with the application fees and important documents. The application end date for candidates to complete the fee waiver request is October 12, 2025.
- TIFR GS 2026 Important Dates
- Courses Offered by TIFR GS Exam
- TIFR GS Eligibility Criteria 2026
TIFR GS 2026 Important Dates
Aspirants preparing for the TIFR GS 2026 examination can check the Important dates table, mentioning the TIFR 2026 exam events:
| TIFR GS 2026 Events |
TIFR GS 2026 Dates |
|---|---|
| TIFR GS 2026 Application Form Start Date | September 27, 2025 |
| TIFR GS 2026 Application Form End Date | October 26, 2025 |
| TIFR GS 2026 Admit Card Release Date | Mid-November 2025 |
| TIFR GS 2026 Exam Dates | December 14, 2025 |
| TIFR GS 2026 Result Date | First Week of February, 2026 |
Courses Offered by TIFR GS Exam
There are various courses offered to those students who wish to pursue research-related courses through the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) to get admission to its programs in biology, chemistry, computer and systems science, mathematics, physics, and science education.
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There are location-wise courses available at TIFR Institutes in Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Mumbai. The main motive for conducting the TIFR GSexam is to identify well-deserved students who are good with analytical skills, good at problem-solving, and well-versed in the fundamental concepts related to their preferred courses.
Some of the most deserving candidates get admission through the TIFR GS exam to their preferred institute and course. The syllabus to prepare for TIFR GS is vast and academically challenging and therefore it is better to prepare for this exam in advance with some of the best study materials and preparation strategy. After clearing the exam, candidtaes will get the opportunity to contribute to the science and technology not just in India but around the world.
Courses offered at TIFR are listed below:
| Subject |
Course |
College |
|---|---|---|
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School of Mathematics, TIFR Mumbai |
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| Centre for Applicable Mathematics (CAM), Bengaluru |
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| International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), Bengaluru (only PhD programme) |
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Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics, TIFR Mumbai |
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| Department of Condensed Matter Physics & Materials Science, TIFR Mumbai |
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| Department of High Energy Physics, TIFR Mumbai |
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| Department of Nuclear & Atomic Physics, TIFR Mumbai |
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| Department of Theoretical Physics, TIFR Mumbai |
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| National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Pune |
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| TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Hyderabad (TIFR-H) |
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| International Centre for Theoretical Sciences |
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Department of Chemical Sciences, TIFR, Mumbai |
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| TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Hyderabad |
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Department of Biological Sciences, TIFR, Mumbai |
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| National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru |
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| TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad |
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| Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability) |
PhD |
School of Technology & Computer Science (STCS), TIFR, Mumbai |
| Science Education |
PhD |
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai |
| Duration of Courses: |
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TIFR GS Eligibility Criteria 2026
TIFR GS 2026 eligibility criteria for all subjects are as mentioned below. It may be noted that candidates in the final year of their respective qualifying tests are also eligible to apply for the TIFR GS exam.
TIFR GS Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Mathematics
| Course |
TIFS GS Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Integrated PhD |
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| PhD |
Note: All candidates having/ completing an MSc degree by July 2026 are not eligible to apply for the exam, informs the official website.
TIFR GS Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Physics
| Course |
TIFS GS Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Integrated PhD |
ME/ MTech/ BSc/ BS/ BE/ BTech/ BChem in Physics, Engineering Physics, or equivalent degree, on completion of a course whose duration is not less than three years in total |
| PhD |
MSc/ MS in Physics, or equivalent, on completion of a course whose duration is not less than five years in total. Note: Integrated PhD candidates with not less than four or more years of university education who clear the written test may be considered by TCIS for their PhD program. |
TIFR GS Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Chemistry
| Course |
TIFS GS Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Integrated PhD |
BSc/ BPharma/ BS or equivalent degree |
| PhD |
MSc/ BE/ BTech/ MPharm or equivalent degree |
TIFR GS Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Biology
| Course |
TIFS GS Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Integrated PhD/ MSc |
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| PhD |
Master's in Basic Science (MSc Physics/ Chemistry/ any branch of Biology) or Bachelor's in Applied Science, including MSc (Ag), BTech, BE, BVSc, BPharma (four-year course), MBBS, BDS, MPharma |
TIFR GS Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Computer & System Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability)
| Course |
TIFS GS Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| PhD |
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Candidates appearing for TIFR GS 2026 can go through the links mentioned below.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
The TIFR GS commencement of classes is scheduled for August 1, 2026. Those students who pass the TIFR GS Exam will get admission to their preferred courses after the result is declared on the official website.
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Answered a week ago
As per the information available on the official website, the TIFR GS 2026 Entrance Exam will be held on December 14, 2025, on Sunday, in two shifts:
In the first morning session: The exam will be held for subjects Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science & Learning, Information and Data Sciences, M.Sc.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The TIFR GS Application process started on September 27, 2025, for the academic session 2026-27, and the last date for students to complete their application form and to submit the application fee was October 26, 2025. Only those who submit the application form are eligible to download the TIFR GS
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Answered a week ago
According to the TIFR GS Dates mentioned on the official website, the TIFR GS Exam will be held on December 14, 2025, for the academic session 2026-27. The exam is conducted for all those candidates who wish to get admission to 5-year integrated MSc courses and PhD programmes.
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Although the application fee for males and females is different, the mode of payment is similar for all students. The mode of payment to submit the TIFR GS Application fee is online, and students need to submit their application fee via internet banking, UPI, credit card, debit card, and other payme
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No, the TIFR GS application fee differs for male and female candidates who wish to appear for the TIFR GS Exam. The application fee for male candidates is INR 100,0 and the application fee for female candidates is INR 500. The TIFR GS 2026 Exam is all set to be conducted on December 14, 2025.
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Answered a week ago
The last date to submit the TIFR GS 2026 application form was October 26, 2025 (11:00 PM). Candidates had to complete registration, upload documents, and pay the fee online before the deadline to appear for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Graduate School (GS) 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on Sunday, 14 December 2025.
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Answered a week ago
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) GS 2026 admit card is tentatively expected to be released in mid to late November 2025.
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