TIFR GS Exam Dates 2026: Admit Card, Answer Key, Result & Other Details

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

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TIFR GS 2026 Dates for the candidates to register and complete the Application process for the academic session 2026-27 are out. From September 27, 2025, candidates can visit the official website to complete their application form.

The TIFR GS 2026 Exam date is December 14, 2025, and the TIFR GS Admit card will be out in mid-November 2025. The TIFR GS exam centres are located across the nation. Interested applicants who fill out the TIFR GS 2026 application form can access the Hall Ticket by visiting the official website of TIFR. 

The TIFR GS 2026 Result will be out for candidates who appeared for the exam to study further in their preferred institutes in February 2026, on the official website of TIFR GS, tentatively. The TIFR GS 2026 Exam Dates were released on the official site, which consists of upcoming TIFR GS important dates and events like admit card, result, answer key, application process and counselling. 

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TIFR GS 2026 Exam Timing

The TIFR GS 2026 will be conducted in two slots. The subject-wise TIFR GS exam timings are given in the table below based on the previous year. Once the exam timing for the academic session 2026-27 is out, the information will be updated. 

TIFR GS Exam Timings   
 Session Subjects  Timing 
 Morning Physics 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 
Chemistry
Computer & Systems Sciences
Information and Data Sciences
MSc (Wildlife Biology & Conservation)
Afternoon Biology 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Mathematics & Science Education 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Commonly asked questions
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.

Q:   What is the TIFR GS 2026 Exam date?
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The TIFR GS Exam 2026 is going to be conducted on December 14, 2025, as per the official dates published by the TIFR GS Exam officials. Only those who have completed their application process and submitted their application fee are eligible to appear for the TIFR GS Exam.

TIFR GS 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Nov ' 25

TIFR GS 2026 Admit Card

TENTATIVE
14 Dec ' 25

TIFR GS 2026 Exam

Jan ' 26

TIFR GS Final Answer

TENTATIVE
Feb ' 26

TIFR GS 2026 Result For Written Exam

TENTATIVE
Feb ' 26

TIFR GS 2026 Final Result

TENTATIVE
01 Aug ' 26

TIFR GS 2026 Session Starts

DatesPast Exam Dates
26 Oct ' 25

TIFR GS 2026 Application deadline for completing REGISTRATION

19 Oct ' 25

TIFR GS 2026 Application deadline for choice of test center

12 Oct ' 25

TIFR GS 2026 Application deadline for Fee Waiver Requests

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TIFR GS 2026 Exam Schedule

Application Form: The starting date of the TIFR GS Application process was September 27, 2025. Students were required to complete their application process before the end date, which was October 26, 2025. Before applying for the exam, students must go through the eligibility criteria. 

TIFR GS Admit Card: Only those students who completed their application form are eligible to download the TIFR GS Admit Card. Candidates need to visit the official website to download TIFR GS hall ticket. Those students who carry their TIFR GS Hall Ticket will be eligible to appear for the TIFR GS Exam. The exam will be held in online mode, and it is mandatory for all students to bring their hall ticket on the day of the exam.

TIFR GS Entrance exam: Those students who wish to get admission through the TIFR GS exam to their preferred institute and courses should know that the exam date for TIFR GS 2026 is December 14, 2025

TIFR GS Result: The TIFR GS Result date is tentative to be out on February 19, 2026, as per the previous year's trend. Also, the Final Selection List for different institutes' release dates varies for different courses. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What was the deadline for TIFR GS Application form 2026?
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The end date for students to be able to submit their TIFR GS Application form was October 26, 2025. The application process started on September 27, 2025. Those who submitted their TIFR GS 2025 Application form along with the application fee are eligible to appear for the exam.

Q:   What is the frequency of conducting TIFR GS exam in a year?
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The TIFR GS exam is conducted once a year, typically in the month of December. The notification for the exam is usually released in the month of September or October.

The exam is typically open to students who have completed their bachelor's degree in a relevant field. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, students who are in their final year of their bachelor's degree are also eligible to apply for the exam.

The TIFR GS exam is a competitive exam, and the number of seats available in each programme is limited. As a result, students are advised to start preparing for the exam well in advance.

Q:   What is the TIFR GS pattern for chemistry and physics courses?
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The institute does not prescribe any set pattern for the TIFR GS exam for Physics and Chemistry courses. However, the official website informs that the papers for both the subjects will contain multiple-choice questions that candidates need to complete in three hours duration. Also, there will be a negative marking scheme in the exam.

Type of QuestionsDurationNegative Marking

MCQs

3 Hours

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Answered 2 days 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

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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.

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Ishita Chauhan

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Answered 2 days 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

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Answered 2 days 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

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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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Ishita Chauhan

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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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Ishita Chauhan

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Answered 2 days 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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Chenna kesavulu Putchakay

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Answered 2 days 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

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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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