Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) conducts TIFR GS 2023 for providing admission to Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D, Ph.D, and M.Sc in few selected subjects. The application form for TIFR Graduate School Admissions (GS-2023) is expected to release by 1st week of October 2022 through online mode.
TIFR GS 2023 is a national-level exam conducted as Computer-based Test (CBT). The exam comprises of objective type questions only.
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TIFR GS 2023
| Name of the exam | TIFR GS 2023 |
| Full form | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Graduate School Admissions 2023 |
| Exam conducting authority | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Mode of exam | Computer-based Test (CBT) |
| Questions’ type | Objective type questions |
| Official website | http://univ.tifr.res.in/ |
TIFR GS 2023 Exam Schedule
Shared below is the tentative schedule of TIFR GS 2023 entrance exam:
| TIFR GS 2023 | Tentative Schedule |
| Availability of TIFR GS application form | 1st week of October 2022 |
| Deadline for submitting online application | 1st week of November 2022 |
| Hall ticket would be available from | 3rd week of November 2022 |
| Date of exam | 2nd week of December 2022 |
| GATE Scored based applications to Systems Science (including Communications and Machine Learning) | Last week of January 2023 |
| Result | End of January 2023 |
TIFR GS 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Have a look at TIFR GS 2023 eligibility criteria. Please note that candidates who are in final year of the qualifying degree are also permitted to apply.
Mathematics
| PhD | Those have M.A./M.Sc./M.Math./M.Stat./M.E./M.Tech degree |
| I-PhD | Those have B.A./B.Sc./B.Math./B.Stat./B.E./B.Tech degree are eligible. However, students who already hold or are completing a Master’s degree by July 2022 are not eligible for I-Ph.D. |
Physics
| PhD | Candidates should have M.Sc./M.S. in Physics or its equivalent. The duration of completion of programme should not be less than 5 years. |
| I-PhD | Candidates should be having M.E./M.Tech./B.Sc./B.S./B.E./B.Tech./ B.Chem. in Physics, Engineering Physics or its equivalent degree and the course completion duration shouldn’t be less than three years. |
Chemistry
| PhD | Candidates should be having B.E./B.Tech./ M.Sc./M.Pharm. or equivalent degree. |
| I-PhD | Candidates should be having B.Sc./B.Pharm./B.S. degree or equivalent degree. |
Biology
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) shortlists students for the interview according their performance in the written test, CV, letters of recommendation and Scientific write-up.
| PhD | Candidates should be having M.Sc. Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ any branch of Biology or M.Pharma./M.Tech or > 4 year degree course such as BDS, MBBS. Students who have M.Sc. degree in Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Computer Science and willing to obtain MSc in Biology will have option to enroll in I-Ph.D. programme at the time of joining. |
| I-Ph.D./M.Sc | A recognized bachelor’s degree in Physics/ Chemistry/Mathematics/any branch of Biology or a 4-year degree programme including B.Tech., B.E., B.V.Sc., B.Pharma. |
| For M.Sc. (Wildlife Biology & Conservation) | Indian Candidates should be having a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks in core subject and immense interest in wildlife research and conservation. Graduate nationals from Central, South and Southeast Asian countries, with similar qualifications can also apply. |
Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Machine Learning)
| PhD | Candidates should have B.Tech./B.E./B.Sc.(4-year degree)/M.Tech./M.E./M.C.A./M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Computer Science / Electronics & Communications Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related branches. Exceptionally well qualified students with a B.Tech./ B.E./B.Sc. (4-year degree)/M.Tech./M.E./M.Sc. degree in other disciplines may also be considered. Candidates not having a master’s degree can obtain an M.Sc. degree by fulfilling the prescribed requirements during their Ph.D. programme. |
| I-PhD | BSc or its equivalent degree in Computer Science / Electronics & Communications Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related branches. Exceptionally well-qualified students with a 3-year undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) in related subjects may be considered for the I-Ph.D. programme. Candidates in the I-Ph.D. programme will need to fulfill the requirements for both an M.Sc. and Ph.D.; upon successful completion, they will receive both degrees. |
TIFR GS 2023 Application Form
Eligible candidates are required to visit the official website of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) http://univ.tifr.res.in/ in order to fill and submit TIFR GS 2023 application form. Multiple registrations are not permitted for the same subject.
Make sure you have the following before you start filling TIFR GS 2023 application form:
- Scanned copy of your passport size photograph less than 80kb in size and in jpg format.
- Scanned copy of signature less than 80kb in size
- In case you are applying under Fee Waiver category then you need to submit a scanned copy of the recommendation letter from the Principal/HOD of your college.
- In case you are applying under disability category then you need to upload scanned copy of the disability certificate.
Here are the instructions to apply for TIFR GS 2023:
Step 1: Visit the official website of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) http://univ.tifr.res.in/.
Step 2: Enter your personal detail along with your mobile number and email address.
Step 3: You’ll receive your login credentials after successful registration.
Step 4: Now login to your account and fill rest part the application form and upload documents.
Step 5: Make payment of application fee and keep your duly-filled application form safe for future reference.
Application Fee
It is possible to make payment of TIFR GS application fee using valid credit card/debit card/UPI/Internet banking.
- Male Candidates: Rs 1200/-
- Female Candidates: Rs 600/-
- Others: Rs 600/-
TIFR GS 2023 Exam Centre
Check below the list of TIFR GS 2023 exam centres:
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Burdwan, West Bengal
- Haldwani, Uttarakhand
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Agartala, Tripura
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Jalandhar, Punjab
- Chandigarh, Punjab
- Amritsar, Punjab
- Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Kozhikode, Kerala
- Cochin, Kerala
- Mangalore, Karnataka
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
- Srinagar, J&K
- Jammu, J&K
- Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Delhi
- Bhillai, Chattisgarh
- Patna, Bihar
- Guwahati, Assam
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
TIFR GS 2023 Fellowship
Every year, the academic session for PhD and I-PhD programmes commences from 1st August. On the other hand, the academic session for MSc starts from 1st July every year.
Ph.D: Students will get a monthly fellowship of Rs 31,000/- (+ hostel accommodation OR HRA as applicable) enhanced to Rs 35,000/- upon registration.
I-PhD: Students will get a monthly fellowship of Rs 21,000/- (+ hostel accommodation OR HRA as applicable) in the first year. After satisfactory performance of students their fellowship gets increased to Rs 31,000/- per month and it will increase to Rs 35,000/- upon registration for Ph.D.).
M.Sc. (Biology): Students will get a monthly fellowship of Rs 16,000/- (+HRA as applicable).
M.Sc. (Wildlife Biology & Conservation): Students will get a monthly fellowship of Rs 12,000/- (fixed).
TIFR GS 2023 Admit Card
Upon completion of TIFR GS 2023 application process, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) will release admit card of candidates who are eligible and submitted their application before the given timeline.
For students, it is mandatory to bring TIFR GS admit card in the exam hall. No candidates would be allowed to take TIFR GS entrance exam if they do not have their valid admit card.
TIFR GS 2023 Result
TIFR GS 2023 result will be published at the official website of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be informed by Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) separately through their registered email ID.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: When will TIFR GS application form release?
Answer: Most likely in the 1st week of October 2022.
Question 2: What will be mode of submitting TIFR GS application form?
Answer: Online mode only
Question 3: What will be the mode of TIFR GS 2023 entrance exam?
Answer: Computer-based test