Tata Institute of Fundamental Research conducts entrance exam for admission in PhD., Integrated M.Sc., Ph.D as well as M.Sc Degree Programs in following Subjects - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer and Systems Sciences and Science Education

The Notification of the entrance exam was released on 12th September 2015

The last date to apply was 07th October 2015

Eligibility Criteria-

Mathematics:

For Ph.D: M.A./M.Sc./M.Tech

For I-PhD: 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 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.Chemistry in Physics, Engineering Physics, or equivalent degree, on completion of programmes of duration not less than 3 years in total
In addition - I-PhD candidates with four or more years of university education who clear the written test may be considered by TCIS for their PhD program

Chemistry:

For Ph.D: M.Sc./M.Pharm
For PhD: B.Sc/B.E/B.Tech/B.Pharm

Biology:

For PhD: 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-PhD/M.Sc: Bachelors in any Basic Science

For M.Sc Wildlife Biology & Conservation: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (with a minimum of 50% in core subjects), less than 35 years of age as on 01st July 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

Computer & System Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability):

For PhD: B.E/B.Tech/M.E/ M.Tech/MCA/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

Contact-

Tata Institute Of Social Sciences
V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400088