TIFR GS PhD Application Form 2024, Registration: Know How to Apply

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Graduate School Admissions 2024 ( TIFR GS )

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TIFR GS Application Process is over for the academic session 2026-27, and the end date for students to register and submit the application form along with the application fee was October 26, 2025. The application began on September 27, 2025, for those students who wish to get admission to their preferred graduation courses in Integrated MSc-PhD, PhD, and MSc.

The TIFR GS 2026 Exam date is December 14, 2025, for all those applicants who submitted the TIFR GS Application form and application fee. Those who were waiting to download the TIFR GS Hall Ticket should know that it is now available on the official portal. Students need to visit the official portal and use their User ID and password to download their hall ticket to carry it on the day of the exam.  

Knowing the TIFR GS eligibility criteria and  TIFR GS dates related to the TIFR GS Admission Process will eliminate all the issues that may occur during the admission process.

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Table of contents
  • TIFR GS 2026 Application Fee
  • TIFR GS 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • TIFR GS 2026 Application Process Schedule
  • Steps to apply for TIFR GS 2026 Application Form
  • TIFR GS 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • Details to be filled on Application Form
  • What are the documents needed for TIFR GS 2026 Application Form
  • TIFR GS Admit Card 2026
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TIFR GS 2026 Application Fee

The application fee for the TIFR GS Exam is different for male and female students, but the payment method is same for all students: online. They need to pay their application fees through online payment methods like Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or any other available payment options.

TIFR GS Application Fee
Fee for male students  INR 1000
Fee for female students  INR 500

 

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Q:   What is the payment mode to submit the TIFR GS Application fee?
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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 payment modes.

Q:   Is the TIFR GS Application fee same for all candidates?
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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. 

TIFR GS 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TIFR GS 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
14 Dec ' 25

TIFR GS 2026 Exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
21 Nov ' 25

TIFR GS 2026 Admit Card

26 Oct ' 25

TIFR GS 2026 Application deadline for completing REGISTRATION

19 Oct ' 25

TIFR GS 2026 Application deadline for choice of test center

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TIFR GS 2026 Application Process Schedule

Here are the TIFR GS Dates and schedule related to the TIFR GS Admission Process mentioned in the table below, for the academic session 2026-27.

TIFR GS 2026 Admission Events

Dates

TIFR GS 2026 Online Application portal opens

Sep 27, 2025

TIFR GS 2026 application deadline to apply for fee waiver requests

October 12, 2025 (11:00 pm)

TIFR GS 2026 Application deadline for priority in the choice of test centre

October 19, 2025 (11:00 pm)

TIFR GS 2026 Application deadline for completing REGISTRATION

October 26, 2025 (11:00 pm)

TIFR GS 2026 Hall ticket download begins

Mid-November 2025

TIFR GS 2026 Date of Examination

December 14, 2025 (Sunday)

Morning Session: Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science & Learning, Information and Data Sciences, M.Sc. (Wildlife Biology & Conservation): 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Mathematics (PhD at CAM) : 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Afternoon Session: Biology (JGEEBILS) : 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Mathematics (all other programs), and Science Education: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Program start date August 1, 2026

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Q:   What is the schedule date for TIFR GS 2026 Exam?
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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.

Q:   What are the dates to complete the TIFR GS Application form?
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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 Admit card to appear for the exam.

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Steps to apply for TIFR GS 2026 Application Form

Follow these points to apply for TIFR GS exam:

1. Registration:

  • Visit the official portal of TIFR GS, https://www.tifr.res.in/~academics/index.php 
  • Click on the Apply Online under the Application tab. 
  • Fill information in the form like name, date of birth, programme students applied for, subject, gender, working email ID, and exam centre.
  • Click on the link and students will get a activation link on their email ID. 

2. Fill Application Form with details mentioned below:

  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Parent's Name
  • Academic details.
  • Upload passport size photo 100 KB. 
  • Submit a different form and fees to apply for more than one subject. 

3. Application fees

  • Female 500
  • Male 1000
  • Pay fees in online mode by using credit card, debit card, UPI or net banking. 
  • If students do not get a payment status, they should wait for two days or check by logging. 

4. Submit Application form

  • Click on submit button.
  • Print and save the form to use it later. 
  • Write phone number or reference code, paying offline by DD. 
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TIFR GS 2026 Eligibility Criteria

TIFR GS 2026 Eligibility criteria have been published on the official website of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) for those candidates who want to pursue admission to their programmes available in various subjects like Chemistry, Mathematics, Science Education, Computer and Systems Science, Physics, and Biology. Students have the option to study at TIFR's various campuses in different cities such as Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune. 

TIFR GS 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Subject-wise

The table below will help students understand the TIFR GS Subject-wise Eligibility Criteria of the degree they want to pursue or a degree they are currently pursuing, and will appear for the final exam.

Subject Name Offered at  Eligibility criteria 
Science Education (PhD only) HBCSE, Mumbai
  • Students must have a master's degree in any subject of their choice. Postgraduate Diplomas are not considered master's degrees.
  • Students must have studied for 5 years after passing class 12. 
Computer Science & Learning, Information and Data Science (PhD or I-PhD) TIFR Mumbai (School of Technology and Computer Science) PhD: 
  • Candidate must have completed MCA/MTech/MSc/ME or some other equivalent degree in Electronics & Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science related branches or Mathematics or Physics. 
  • Students must have a 4-year degree in BE/BSc/BTech and also if students pass the minimum aggregated score of GPA 7.5 or 75 per cent scores in their Bachelor's degree they are eligible to join as PhD students.
I-PhD:
  • The students must have a BSc degree or any three-year degree in Electronics & Communications/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics or Physics
  • Students must have a four-year degree in BE/BTech/BSc with a minimum score (aggregated) of 75% or 7.5 in their Bachelor’s degree.
Mathematics (PhD or I-PhD) TIFR Mumbai (School of Maths)

PhD:

  • Students must have a degree in M Stat/MSc/M Math/MA/ME in Statistics/Science/Technology/Mathematics.

I-PhD:

  • Students must have a degree in BE/BStat/BA/BSc/BTech/BMath/ in any subjects such as Statistics/Science/Technology/Mathematics.
ICTS Bangalore (PhD only)
CAM Bangalore
(PhD) 
CAM Bangalore (IPhD) 
CAM-ICTS Applied and Computational Maths (PhD only) CAM Bangalore PhD:
  • MA/ME/M Math/M Stat/M Tech/MSc/ in any subjects such as Statistics/Mathematics/Science/ Technology.
ICTS Bangalore
Biology (PhD or I-PhD) TIFR Mumbai (DBS) PhD:
  • The candidate should have a Master’s degree in any of these subjects like Physics/Computer Science/ Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics.
  • Students must have a five-year degree in MBBS, BDS or a professional Master's degree in MTech/MPharm.
I-PhD:
  • Students must have a four-year degree programme which is equivalent to a bachelor's degree like BE, BPharm, BTech, or BVSC (four-year degree courses).
  • Students must have a Bachelor's degree in Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, or Biology.
  • Students who have a master's degree in non-biology disciplines are also eligible for I-PhD to pursue MSc and PhD. 
NCBS Bangalore

PhD:

  • Candidates must have a BE/B Tech/ME/ M Tech/ MSc/MS degree in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Chemistry, or Computer Science. 
TIFR Hyderabad
Physics of Life (PhD only) ICTS Bangalore and NCBS Bangalore
Physics (PhD and I-PhD) TIFR Mumbai

PhD:

  • Candidates must have a degree in physics (the duration should not be less than five years) or a degree in MSc/MS.

I-PhD:

  • Students should have a degree in Physics (the duration should not be less than five years) or a degree in BS/M Tech/ME/BE/BSc.
  • Students who have a degree in Engineering/Science or equivalent degree which is not less than three years. 
  • Candidates who have completed or pursuing a Master's degree by July 2025 are not eligible for an I-PhD.
ICTS Bangalore
TIFR Hyderabad
NCRA Pune
Chemistry (PhD or I-PhD) TIFR Mumbai (DCS)

PhD:

  • Students must carry an M Tech/MSc/M Pharm degree or a degree of four-year duration such as BTech/BE/BPharm. 
  • If a student can fulfil the criteria to score a minimum of 75 per cent or 7.5 GPA in their bachelor's degree as an aggregate score. 
    MSc/ M Tech/ M Pharm or equivalent degree. 4-year degree holders (e.g. BE/ BTech/ BPharm or
    equivalent) may be permitted to join as PhD students if they satisfy the criterion of a minimum
    aggregate score of 75%/GPA 7.5 in their Bachelor’s degree. They will not be eligible for the MSc
    degree.

I-PhD: 

  • BS/BSc degree of three-year duration or equivalent degree of four years in BTech, B Pharm, BE or equivalent with aggregate score or GPA less than 75 per cent or 7.5 in their Bachelor's degree. If candidates match these criteria he/she will be eligible to join I-PhD to pursue MSc and PhD.
TIFR Hyderabad
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the exam schedule for TIFR GS 2026?
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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. (Wildlife Biology & Conservation from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The timing for Mathematics (PhD at CAM) is 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

In the second afternoon session: The exam will be held for the subject Biology (JGEEBILS) from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The timing for Mathematics (all other programs) and Science Education is 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. 

Q:   When will the classes start after the TIFR GS Result 2026?
A: 

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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Details to be filled on Application Form

Follow these points to fill TIFR GS 2026 Application Form.

  1. Student's name
  2. Gender
  3. Permanent and temporary address
  4. Email id
  5. Father's and mother's name
  6. Caste
  7. Mobile number
  8. Class 10 and 12 mark sheet 
  9. Passport size image for uploading
  10. Graduation marks
  11. Landline number
  12. Signature for uploading.
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What are the documents needed for TIFR GS 2026 Application Form

Before submitting the TIFR GS Application fee, students need to submit all the important documents (original) needed during the application process to submit it successfully before the deadline. It is better to check all the important documents needed to submit the TIFR GS Application form, along with the application fee, after filling in the needed information. 

  • An electronic copy or scanned image of the candidate. The image should be passport size (file size should not be more than 80 kb). Students are not allowed to upload any personal images, like selfies or images that have been edited; otherwise, they will be rejected. 
  • A scanned copy of the candidate's signature (the size should not exceed 80 kb). 
  • A signed copy of the HOD/Principal's letter of recommendation from the candidate's college if in case they belong to the fee waiver category.
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TIFR GS Admit Card 2026

Only candidates who filled in the application form and paid the application fees will be able to download their TIFR GS Admit Card 2026. The admit cards are released a week before the TIFR GS Exam day. Students need to download their TIFR GS 2026 Hall Ticket from the official website by filling in their login details. In case students find any errors in the admit card, they should inform the examination authority and ensure that all the details are corrected before the exam day. 

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Answered a week ago

Students who want to give TIFR GS Exam 2026 must take their admit card to their exam centres. Students also need to bring a valid ID proof. The exam date for TIFR GS is December 14, 2025. 

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Ishita Chauhan

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Answered a week ago

The admit card is tentative to be out in mid-November 2025, for the academic session 2026-27. Those who wish to give the TIFR GS exam, which is going to be conducted on December 14, 2025, need to visit the official portal of TIFR GS to download their Hall ticket once it is out. 

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Ishita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks 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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Ishita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks 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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Ishita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks 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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Ishita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks 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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Ishita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

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

...Read more

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Ishita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

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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Ishita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks 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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Chenna kesavulu Putchakay

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks 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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Chenna kesavulu Putchakay

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