What is TIFR GS?
TIFR GS 2021 Eligibility Criteria
TIFR GS Exam Highlights
TIFR GS 2021 Important Dates
TIFR GS 2021 Courses & Colleges Accepting Scores
TIFR GS 2021 Admission Process
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What is TIFR GS?
TIFR GS is a nationwide entrance exam conducted by Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in order to provide admission to candidates in postgraduate Science courses offered by it. Through TIFR GS, candidates are offered admission in five-year integrated MSc courses and PhD programmes which are offered at the institute. The TIFR GS is conducted in offline mode and the exam duration is of 3 hours. Candidates who clear the national level entrance exam will be called for an interview at the institute. The TIFR GS admit card 2021 has been released online. The national level entrance exam will be conducted on March 7, 2021.
TIFR GS 2021 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for TIFR GS 2021 varies from course to course. Candidates are eligible to appear for TIFR GS exam if they have completed their MA/ MSc/ ME/ MTech course from a recognised college. View detailed TIFR GS eligibility criteria 2021 here.
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TIFR GS Exam Highlights
| Exam Name |
TIFR GS |
| Conducting Body |
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research |
| Exam Mode |
Offline |
| Exam Medium |
English |
| Exam Duration |
3 Hours |
| Exam Level |
National-Level Entrance Exam |
| Total Marks |
100` |
| Negative Marking |
Yes |
| Official Website |
https://www.tifr.res.in |
TIFR GS 2021 Important Dates
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of Application Forms |
4-Jan-2021 |
| Last Date to Apply |
01-Feb-2021 |
| Release of Admit Card |
24-Feb-2021 |
| TIFR GS 2021 |
7-Mar-2021 |
| Results & Interview |
To be Announced |
| Release of Final List |
To be Announced |
TIFR GS 2021 Courses & Colleges Accepting Scores
Science courses for which TIFR Graduate School (GS) admission test is conducted and the colleges in which candidates can secure admission basis the entrance exam are mentioned below:
| Subject |
Course |
College |
|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
| 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 2021 Admission Process
Candidates need to complete the below-mentioned steps in order to take part in TIFR admission process successfully.
Step 1: Fill TIFR GS Application Form
Candidates can fill TIFR GS 2021 application form in online mode. After filling the form, candidates also need to pay TIFR GS 2021 application fee in online (credit/ debit card) or offline (DD) mode.
| TIFR GS Application Fee |
|
|---|---|
| Category |
Online Application Fee |
| Male Candidates |
Rs 900 |
| Female Candidates |
Rs 300 |
Check complete details on TIFR GS application form.
Step 2: Download TIFR GS Admit Card
Candidates can download their TIFR GS 2021 admit card/ hall ticket from the official website of the institute. It may be noted that TIFR GS admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre.
Check complete details on TIFR GS admit card.
Step 3: Appear for TIFR GS Exam
Next, candidates need to appear for TIFR GS 2021 exam at the allotted exam centre. The nationwide Science entrance exam is scheduled to be conducted in March, 2021, due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. .
Step 4: Check TIFR GS Result
Once the written is conducted, candidates can check their TIFR GS 2021 result on the official website of the institute. The result would contain details such as a candidate’s qualifying status, marks scored, etc.
Check complete details on TIFR GS result.
Step 5: Appear for TIFR GS Interview Round
Candidates clearing the written test will then be called for the final round – interview. Candidates clearing this round will then be eligible to secure admission in their respective courses on the basis of merit.
Additional mode of admissions (Beyond GS)
For Systems Science: All Engineering students who have performed exceptionally well in GATE exam of 2018-20 in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, and Mathematics can apply for the PhD course without giving TIFR GS exam.
For Biology: All students who have performed exceptionally well in GATE exam of 2018-20 in Ecology and Evolution can apply for the PhD programme in Biology at the National Centre for Biological Sciences without giving TIFR GS exam.
For Physics: Candidates applying for Physics courses can also secure admission based on GATE/ NET/ JEST scores.
Candidates can also go through the below-mentioned links:
| TIFR GS Pattern | TIFR GS Syllabus | TIFR GS Question Papers |
TIFR GS 2021 Contact Information
For Mathematics/Physics/ Chemistry/ Computer & Systems Sciences
University Cell
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba
Mumbai – 400005
Tel: 022-2278 2629/2114
Fax: 022-22804555
Email: gsch@tifr.res.in
For Biology
Admissions Section
National Centre for Biological Sciences
UAS-GKVK Campus, Bellary Road
Bangalore - 560065
Tel: 080-23666404
Fax: 080-23636662
Email: phd@ncbs.res.in
For Science Education
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
VN Purav Marg, Mankhurd
Mumbai - 400 088
Tel: 022-25580036/25567711/25554712/25555242
Fax: 022-25566803
http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/graduate-school
Working hours: Monday - Friday (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays closed
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