Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, TIFR, Mumbai

A Deemed University 
Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba 

Mumbai 
Maharashtra 
Phone-No: 022 2278 28752241 
Fax: 022 2280 455546104611 
Email: gsch@tifr.res.in
Website: www.tifr.res.in

About College:

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is a National Centre of the Government of India, under the umbrella of the Department of Atomic Energy, as well as a deemed University awarding degrees for master's and doctoral programs. At TIFR, we carry out basic research in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science and science education. Our main campus is located in Mumbai, but we have additional campuses in Pune, Bangalore andHyderabad.

Course Name:

Doctor of Philosophy PhD

in Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, TIFR, Mumbai

Course Description:

PhD (Programme in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences and Science Education)

Eligibility:

Eligibility and Selection Procedure for Doctor of Philosophy PhD in Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, TIFR, Mumbai

Mathematics: M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./M.A./ B.A. /B.Sc. degree holders.

·          Physics and Chemistry: M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./ M.Tech degree holders. Final year B.Sc. students with consistently good academic record are also eligible to apply.

·          Biology: Masters in Basic Science or Bachelors in Applied Science.  These include M.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Tech., B.E., B.V.Sc., B.Pharma. (4 year course), MBBS, BDS, M.Pharma.

·          Computer and Systems Sciences: B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./MCA/ M.Sc. (Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Information Technology) degree holders. Exceptionally well qualified students with B.E. /B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. or equivalent degrees in other disciplines may also be considered.

Final year students with consistently good academic record and knowledge of advanced topics may also apply for the relevant subjects.

Candidates not holding a Master's degree and admitted to a Ph.D. programme can receive an M.Sc. degree by fulfilling prescribed requirements www.tifr.res.in

How to Apply:

Application Procedure for Doctor of Philosophy PhD in Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, TIFR, Mumbai

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit online applications at www.univ.tifr.res.in

Only students from remote areas who have no access to internet may send their request for application form along with a self-addressed stamped (Rs. 20/-) envelope (size 25cmx 17cm) supered GS-2016 (Subject). All others to submit online applications only.

APPLICATION FEE (Non-Refundable): Rs. 500/- for applications submitted online and Rs. 550/- for applications sent manually by post. Female candidates are exempted from payment of application fee. Payment can be made online by Credit/Debit cards OR by Demand Draft drawn on State Bank of India.

For Biology: DD to be drawn in favour of "National Centre for Biological Sciences", payable at Bengaluru.

For all other subjects: DD to be drawn in favour of "Tata Institute of Fundamental Research", payable at Mumbai.

Hall Tickets will be issued only after receipt of application fee. Online applicants sending DD (Rs. 500/-) by post should write their reference code, name and telephone number behind the DD and send it to the address as given below. Students applying manually should send the DD for (Rs. 550/-) along with the filled-in application form.

Address for mailing application/DD:

For Biology: Admission Section, National Centre for Biological Sciences, TIFR, GKVK, Bellary Road, Bengaluru 560065. Enquiries to phd@ncbs.res.in or call 080-23666404.

For all other subjects: University Cell, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 40005.

A waiver of application fee on grounds of financial distress may be requested by a letter from the Principal or the Head of the Department justifying the request. Students may apply online and send the waiver letter/request from the Principal/HOD (on their letter head duly signed and stamped) by post with a covering letter mentioning the reference code. Manual applicants may send the waiver letter along with the filled-in application form. These requests would be considered depending on availability of seats in each Centre and cannot be guaranteed.

Candidates may appear for the written test in multiple subjects if the timings do not clash. Please send/submit separate application (including Demand Draft) for each subject.

Closing Date:

Entrance Test: 10th December 2016

Last date for Submission form: 15th September 2016

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