Organisation : Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Announcement : Graduate School Admissions (GS-2016) Entrance Examination
Apply Online : http://univ.tifr.res.in/gs2022/index.html
Home Page : http://univ.tifr.res.in/gs2022/index.html
GS Entrance Examination :
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is India’s premier institution for advanced research in fundamental sciences.
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The Institute runs a graduate programme leading to the award of Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. as well as M.Sc. degreee in certain subjects. With its distinguished faculty, world class facilities and stimulating research environment, it is an ideal place for aspiring scientists to initiate their career.
The Graduate Programme at TIFR is classified into the following Subjects – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability) and Science Education. It is conducted at the Mumbai campus and various National Centres of TIFR.
Eligibility :
Mathematics:
For Ph.D. : M.A./M.Sc./M.Tech.
For I-Ph.D. : B.A./B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. (Students already /completing an M.Sc. degree by July 2016 are not eligible).
Physics:
For Ph.D.: M.Sc./M.S. in Physics, or equivalent, on completion of programmes(s) of duration not less than 5 years in total.
For I-Ph.D.:
M.E./M.Tech./B.Sc./B.S./B.E./ B.Tech./B.Chem. in Physics, Engineering Physics, or equivalent degree, on completion of programme(s) of duration not less than 3 years in total.
Any other degree in Science / Engineering / Medicine, or equivalent, on completion of programme(s) of duration not less than 3 years in total.
In addition,
I-Ph.D. candidates with four or more years of university education who clear the written test may be considered by TCIS for their Ph.D. program.
Chemistry:
For Ph.D.: M.Sc./M.Pharm.
For Ph.D.: B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm.
Biology:
For Ph.D.: Masters in Basic Science or Bachelors in Applied Science. These include, M.Sc.(Ag.), B.Tech., B.E., B.V.Sc., B.Pharma. (4 years course), MBBS, BDS, M.Pharma. Candidates will be short-listed for interview based on written test marks, CV and Scientific Writeup.
For I-Ph.D./M.Sc.: Bachelors in any Basic Science.
For M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation : Indian nationals who have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (with a minimum of 50% in core subjects),
less than 35 years of age as on July 1, 2015 and a strong interest in wildlife research and conservation. Graduate nationals of Central, South and Southeast
Asian countries, with similar qualifications, are also eligible to apply.
For Ph.D. Program in TCIS: M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
Computer & System Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability):
For Ph.D. : B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./M.C.A./M.Sc. degree holders in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communications Engineering / Electrical Engineering. Exceptionally well qualified students with B.E./B.Tech./M.E./ M.Tech./M.Sc./B.Sc. or equivalent degrees in other disciplines may also be considered.
Application Procedure :
Students can apply online. Please follow appropriate link on this website for filling up the application form. Read the instructions carefully before you start filling up the online application form. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE MULTIPLE REGISTRATIONS FOR THE SAME SUBJECT.
Manual Applications: Students from remote areas who do not have access to internet may apply manually. They may send a request for application form (without DD) along with a self-addressed stamped (Rs 20/-) envelope (size 25cm x 17cm) superscribed “GS-2016 (Subject)” to :
For Biology:
Admissions Section
National Centre for Biological Sciences
UAS-GKVK Campus, Bellary Road,
Bangalore 560065.
For other subjects, except Science Education:
University Cell, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400005.
The filled-in application form should be sent along with DD and two passport size photographs (one pasted on the application and one stapled to it).
Students may appear for the written test in multiple subjects if the timings do not clash. Please send separate application (including Demand Draft) for each subject. In case of online applicants, students will have to re-register with a different email id.
Students who wish to apply online and make payment by Demand Draft may send the Demand Draft with their name, reference code and telephone number written behind it. Alternately, students can make online payment through internet banking or by Debit/Credit Card.
Application Fee & Payment :
Application Fee (Non-Refundable):
Male Candidates : Rs 500/- for online applications and Rs 550/- for manual applications. Rs 800/- for taking the test as walk-in candidate.
Female Candidates : Rs 100/- for online and manual applications. Rs 200/- for taking the test as walk-in candidate.
Application fee can be paid online through internet banking or by Debit/Credit Card or by sending Demand Draft.
Online Payment: After the online payment transaction is successful, please login to your account on our website by using your reference code as your user id and check the payment status of your application. Normally, online payments are received within 2 working days and a auto email is sent by the system acknowledging the payment. If your transaction has been successful and your account has been debited and you do not receive the acknowledgement email within 7 days, neither your payment status is updated in your account, you may write to the email ids as given in “Contact Info” section.
Demand Draft:
Biology: DD should be drawn on State Bank of India in favour of “National Centre for Biological Science” payable at Bangalore.
Other Subjects: DD should be drawn on State Bank of India in favour of “Tata Institute of Fundamental Research” payable at Mumbai.
For mailing address and contact information, please refer to the Contact Info link.
DDs may be sent by speed post/courier with name, reference code and telephone number written behind it.
Online payment link will be active upto October 14, 2015.
DDs sent by post/courier will be accepted upto October 14, 2015.
Please note :
Instructions for downloading/printing of Hall tickets will be intimated by email, only after receipt of application fee/approval of fee waiver.
Important Dates :
Publication of Notification:
Employment News : September 12, 2015
University News Journal : September 14, 2015
Current Science Journal : September 25, 2015
Nationwide Entrance Examination: Sunday, December 13, 2015
Last date for application: October 7, 2015
Online registration link will be made active by Monday, September 7, 2015 – 11:00 a.m.
Online payment link will be active upto October 14, 2015
DDs sent by post/courier will be accepted upto October 14, 2015
Hall Ticket download link will be active from : November 10, 2015
GATE Scored based applications to Systems Science (including Communications and Applied Probability):
Opens : February 1, 2016
Closes : Two weeks after GATE2016 results are displayed on their website.
Results of the Nationwide Entrance Examination (shortlist for interviews) : January 28, 2016