TIFR GS 2026 Exam Centres Out: Check State/Cities wise Test Centres List and City Code

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Graduate School Admissions 2026 ( TIFR GS )

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Ishita Chauhan
Updated on Jan 9, 2026 17:31 IST

By Ishita Chauhan, Retainer

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) published the TIFR GS 2026 exam centre list on its official website. The TIFR GS official site also published the Exam date, which was scheduled on December 14, 2025, across India in 57 exam centres.

The TIFR GS 2026 Exam is a national-level exam conducted once a year, and due to many TIFR GS 2026 exam centres, students across the country can appear for the exam in a much more convenient way. The end date for students to fill out the application form was October 26, 2025, for the academic year 2026.

Students can choose three test centre cities while filling out the TIFR GS 2026 application form. The exam centre address and details are mentioned in the TIFR GS 2026 Hall Ticket.

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Table of contents
  • TIFR GS Overview
  • TIFR GS 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • List of TIFR GS 2026 Exam Centres
  • TIFR GS Research Opportunities
  • How to Choose TIFR GS 2026 Exam Centre
  • TIFR GS Application Process 2026
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TIFR GS Overview

The TIFR GS Centre is handled by the Graduate School (GS) Admissions Programme of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. The TIFR GS exam helps students pursue subjects like Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, computer-science for research.

Students can learn about important things related to the exam by visiting the official portal, like TIFR GS Eligibility criteria, important dates and admission process.

 

 

 

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Q:   What is the TIFR GS 2026 Exam date?
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The TIFR GS Exam 2026 was conducted on December 14, 2025. The dates were published by the exam officials on the portal. Only those who have completed their application process can access the admit card and give the TIFR GS Exam. Students need to submit their application fee before the last date. 

TIFR GS 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TIFR GS 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
14 Dec ' 25

TIFR GS 2026 Exam

21 Nov ' 25

TIFR GS 2026 Admit Card

26 Oct ' 25

TIFR GS 2026 Application deadline for completing REGISTRATION

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List of TIFR GS 2026 Exam Centres

The TIFR GS 2026 Exam Centres are spread over a total of 57 cities across India. TIFR GS 2026 exam cities are noted in the table. TIFR GS 2026 Exam Centres will be available in the cities mentioned here in the table. Candidates must fill in the preferred exam centres based on the exam centre lists mentioned here. 

Sr.No. States TIFR GS 2026 Exam Centres 
1 Andhra Pradesh Guntur
2 Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada
3 Andhra Pradesh Visakhapatnam
4 Arunachal Pradesh Naharlagun
5 Assam Guwahati
6 Bihar Patna
7 Chattisgarh Bhillai
8 Chattisgarh Raipur
9 Delhi Delhi
10 Goa Panaji
11 Gujarat Ahmedabad
12 Himachal Pradesh Mandi
13 J&K Jammu
14 J&K Srinagar
15 Jharkhand Dhanbad
16 Jharkhand Jamshedpur
17 Jharkhand Ranchi
18 Karnataka Bengaluru 
19 Karnataka Belgavi (Belgaum)
20 Karnataka Mangalore
21 Kerala Cochin
22 Kerala Ernakulam
23 Kerala Kozhikode
24 Kerala Thiruvananthapuram
25 Kerala Allapuzha
26 Madhya Pradesh Bhopal
27 Madhya Pradesh Indore
28 Maharashtra Mumbai
29 Maharashtra Nagpur
30 Maharashtra Pune
31 Maharashtra Navi Mumbai
32 Maharashtra Thane
33 Mizoram Aizwal
34 Odisha Bhubaneshwar
35 Odisha Rourkela
36 Odisha Cuttack
37 Punjab Amritsar
38 Punjab Bhatinda
39 Punjab Chandigarh
40 Punjab Jalandhar
41 Punjab Patiala
42 Punjab Mohali
43 Rajasthan Jaipur
44 Tamil Nadu Chennai
45 Tamil Nadu Coimbatore
46 Tamil Nadu Madurai
47 Tamil Nadu Salem
48 Tamil Nadu Kanchipuram
49 Telangana Hyderabad
50 Tripura Agartala
51 Uttar Pradesh Kanpur
52 Uttar Pradesh Lucknow
53 Uttar Pradesh Varanasi
54 Uttarakhand Dehradun
55 Uttarakhand Haldwani
56 West Bengal Burdwan
57 West Bengal Kolkata

Note: While each year TIFR releases the exact addresses of the exam centres, this year it has released the names of only exam cities. The official website of the institute informs, "The exact location/ venue of the examination will be available on the downloaded hall ticket."  

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Why TIFR GS Exam conducted?
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TIFR GS 2026 exam is conducted by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. The exam is for students who like to study courses like MSc, PhD, and Integrated MSc PhD in science. This exam is important for admission to TIFR. Every student should download the hall ticket and bring it on the day of exam.

Q:   When will the TIFR GS 2026 results be announced?
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The TIFR GS Result 2026 is expected to be out in February 2026, as per the previous year's trend. Students need to visit the official website to check out their TIFR GS Result and Final Selection List for their preferred courses. 

Once the result is out ,students must obey the scheduled date for the interview process to get admission to their prefrred university.

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TIFR GS Research Opportunities

The TIFR GS exam is a huge opportunity for those who wish to pursue a career in science based reserach. They get the opportunity to research science stream subjects like Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Computer.  Science

Through the TIFR GS Entrance test, students get advanced labs, experienced faculty, and the best research-based opportunities. They can also learn from practical experience, like discussing things with other researchers, participating in group projects and attending seminars. 

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Q:   What will happen after declaration of TIFR GS results?
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After the declaration of the result, students whose name is shortlisted need to apply individually in the colleges which accepts this score. 

Each Subject Board, and each Center offering a particular programme in that Subject, has its own criteria for shortlisting. These may include not only the written test marks, but may take into account past academic performance, write-up submitted (if required in your subject), and recommendation letters at the appropriate stage.

Hence applicants are advised to apply in as many institutes as they can to increase their chances of getting admission. 

Q:   What is the release date of TIFR GS hall ticket?
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The TIFR GS Hall Ticket was out on the official portal of the TIFR GS. Students who filled out the application form should log in and download it. It is important to download and print the admit card early. The hall ticket shows the exam date, time, and centre.

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How to Choose TIFR GS 2026 Exam Centre

Students should go through the following information to select the TIFR GS 2026 exam centre based on their location.

  • Choose three exam cities by clicking on the drop-down menu while filling out the TIFR GS application form.
  • Students must select the exam centres' cities in a specific order, i.e. the most preferred city should be selected first, followed by the other cities.
  • After filling in all the important information related to the form, students must submit their application fee.

The exam conducting authorities make sure that the students are issued their preferred exam centre. In case they are unable to assign their preferred city, the next one in the preference order will be allotted to the applicants. Students must be aware of the route to the centre, availability of transportation, modes of transportation, and distance while filling in the preferred exam centres to appear for the TIFR GS Exam

 

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Q:   How to access the TIFR GS Hall ticket?
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Go to the official TIFR website. Click “Begin Application.” If you are new, click “New Registration.” If you already registered, log in with your User ID and Password. After logging in, go to the admit card section. Download the PDF and save it. Print the admit card because you must carry it to the exam centre.

Q:   How to reschedule the TIFR GS interview dates?
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If a student misses the interview, the TIFR GS exam officials will not give a new date. There are rarely any chances given to students to reschedule the interview once it is missed. 

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TIFR GS Application Process 2026

The TIFR GS Application process is one of the most important parts of the admission process. Those who complete the application process can access the TIFR GS Hall ticket. No one can appear for the exam without completing the application process. Students must go to the official portal to register and then fill out the application form. To successfully submit their forms, they must submit the application fee on time. Students must submit the TIFR GS application form before the end date. 

 

 

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Q:   What are the important information in the TIFR GS admit card?
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The Hall ticket has your name, registration number, exam name, date, time, and exam centre. It also has instructions like reporting time and what you can take inside the hall. Check all details carefully. If something is wrong, contact the helpdesk.

Q:   Is it important to bring admit card on the day of TIFR GS exam?
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Yes, it is compulsory to bring the hall ticket on the day of the TIFR GS exam. No student can enter the examination hall with the hall ticket. Do not forget to carry a valid ID proof.

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Answered a month ago

The end date for students to raise objections against the TIFR GS 2026 Provisional Answer key was December 28, 2025. They had to visit the official portal to download the Answer keys for all TIFR GS Answer keys. Once the exam officials close the objection window, students can not raise objections. 

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Ishita Chauhan

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Answered a month ago

Knowing the TIFR GS scores helps to know their chances of passing the exam. It also gives them time to plan for the further admission process and formalities. Students can also decide whether they need to raise an objection against the provisional answer key. 

 

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Ishita Chauhan

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Answered a month ago

To assess the TIFR GS Scores, students need to download the TIFR GS Answer key. To know the marks one must use the TIFR GS Final Answer key. They can use the exam marking structure to know their expected scores. Check out every answer one-by-one based on the marking structure of the exam. 

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Ishita Chauhan

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Answered a month ago

The TIFR GS Provisional Answer key window remains open for a limited time. In case a student wants to raisean objection, they need to click on the Provisional Answer Key Feedback Form to send their objection before the deadline. Once the objection window is over, they are not permitted to raise any

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Ishita Chauhan

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Answered a month ago

To understand the important question related to the TIFR GS exam, it is really helpful to go through the last year's question papers. Once a student is well-versed in the important topics of their subjects. It can boost their chance of qualifying for the exam. 

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Ishita Chauhan

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Answered a month ago

To get the answer keys for the last year, students must go to the official portal. Click on the Past question papers under the overview section tab. They can use it to prepare for the TIFR GS exam and make self-study notes of the important topics. 

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Ishita Chauhan

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Answered a month ago

Students must go to the official portal and submit the objection with the help of the TIFR GS Provisional Answer key feedback form. This will allow them to challenge the provisional answer key in case there is an issue. Students must raise objections before the deadline. 

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Ishita Chauhan

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Answered a month ago

Here are the ways to download the TIFR GS Provisional Answer key.

  • Go to the official portal of TIFR GS.
  • Click on the "provisional answer keys" under the Admission for GS 2026 tab.
  • Click on the download link for the subject you want. 
  • Raise an objection before the end date with the help of the feedback f

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Ishita Chauhan

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Answered 2 months ago

After the final result for the TIFR GS exam is announced, the TIFR GS interview dates are announced. The dates for the interview process are only valid for students who passed the exam and beat the TIFR GS Cutoff. 

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Ishita Chauhan

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Answered 2 months ago

The TIFR GS selection process is based on the following rounds. 

  • The TIFR GS marks after the written exam
  • TIFR GS Cutoff
  • TIFR GS interview process
  • There is no counselling process to admission through TIFR GS entrance exam.

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