The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is India's premier institution for advanced research in fundamental sciences. It offer graduate programme leading to the award of Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. as well as M.Sc. degree in certain subjects.

The Graduate Programme at TIFR is classified into the following Subjects - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences and Science Education.

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 having/completing a M.Sc. degree by July 2017 are not eligible).

Physics:
For Ph.D.: M.Sc./M.S. in Physics, or equivalent, on completion of programmes 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 not less than 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./B.E./B. Tech./M. Pharm.
For I-Ph. D: B.Sc./B. Pharm.
Candidates with B.E./B. Tech degrees can optionally get an M.Sc. degree by fulfilling necessary requirements.


• 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 Write up.
For I-Ph.D./M. Sc.: Bachelors in any Basic Science.
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.
Exceptionally well qualified students with B. Sc. degree in computer science and related subjects may be considered for I-Phd.

One not holding a Master degree and admitted to a Ph.D./Int. Ph.D. program can receive an M.Sc. degree in some subjects by fulfilling prescribed requirements