TIFR GS 2024 Eligibility Criteria for Research Courses

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Manisha Kumari
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4 mins readUpdated on Dec 6, 2023 12:31 IST

Go through detailed TIFR GS eligibility criteria 2024 for PhD and Integrated MSc-PhD courses offered in subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences and Science Education.

TIFR GS 2024 Eligibility Criteria

TIFR GS is conducted to shortlist aspirants for admission in research level science courses. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) will conduct TIFR GS on December 10, 2023. The exam authorities of TIFR GS 2024 examination started the online registrations on October 3, 2024 and also released the complete TIFR GS examination schedule on the official website of TIFR. Aspirants who have been preparing for TIFR GS exam could fill the online application form latest by November 3, 2024. 

TIFR GS 2024 Important Dates

Aspirants preparing for TIFR GS 2024 examination can check the Important dates table mentioning about the TIFR 2024 exam events:

TIFR GS 2024 Events

TIFR GS 2024 Dates

TIFR GS 2024 Application Form Start Date 3-Oct-2023
TIFR GS 2024 Application Form End Start 2-Nov- 2023
TIFR GS 2024 Admit Card Release Date 20-Nov-2023
TIFR GS 2024 Exam Dates 10-Dec-2023
TIFR GS 2024 Result Date First Week of February, 2024

Courses Offered by TIFR GS Exam

The TIFR GS examination is conducted by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) to select candidates for admission to its programs in biology, chemistry, computer and systems science, mathematics, physics, and science education. These programs are offered at TIFR's campuses in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. The purpose of conducting the TIFR GS examination is to identify and select highly motivated and talented students with a strong foundation in science and mathematics. The exam is designed to assess candidates' knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts in their chosen field of study, as well as their problem-solving and analytical skills.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for Physics course offered at TIFR GS?

A:

TIFR GS Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Physics

Course

TIFS GS Eligibility Criteria

Integrated PhD

ME/ MTech/ BSc/ BS/ BE/ BTech/ BChem in Physics,  Engineering Physics, or equivalent degree, on completion of a course whose duration is not less than three years in total

PhD

MSc/ MS in Physics,  or equivalent, on completion of a course whose duration is not less than five years in total.

Note: Integrated PhD candidates with not less than four or more years of university education who clear the written test may be considered by TCIS for their PhD program.

The TIFR GS examination is a highly competitive exam, and only the top-performing candidates are offered admission to the TIFR graduate programs. These programs are known for their rigorous academic standards and their excellent research facilities. TIFR alumni have gone on to make significant contributions to science and technology in India and around the world.

Courses offered at TIFR are listed below:

Subject

Course

College

Mathematics

  • PhD
  • Integrated MSc-PhD

School of Mathematics, TIFR Mumbai 

Centre for Applicable Mathematics (CAM), Bengaluru 

Internatonal Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), Bengaluru (only PhD programme)

Physics

  • PhD
  • Integrated MSc-PhD

Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics, TIFR Mumbai

Department of Condensed Matter Physics & Materials Science, TIFR Mumbai

Department of High Energy Physics, TIFR Mumbai

Department of Nuclear & Atomic Physics, TIFR Mumbai

Department of Theoretical Physics, TIFR Mumbai

National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Pune

TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Hyderabad (TIFR-H)

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences 

Chemistry

  • PhD
  • Integrated MSc-PhD

Department of Chemical Sciences, TIFR, Mumbai

TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Hyderabad 

Biology

  • PhD
  • Integrated MSc-PhD
  • MSc

Department of Biological Sciences, TIFR, Mumbai

National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru  

TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad 

Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability)

PhD

School of Technology & Computer Science (STCS), TIFR, Mumbai 

Science Education

PhD

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai

Duration of Courses:

  • PhD Programme- 5 years
  • Integrated MSc-PhD Programme: 6 Years
  • MSc Programme:  See details in respective programme

TIFR GS Eligibility Criteria 2024

TIFR GS 2024 eligibility criteria for all subjects is as mentioned below. It may be noted that candidates in the final year of their respective qualifying test are also eligible to apply for the TIFR GS exam.

TIFR GS Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Mathematics

Course

TIFS GS Eligibility Criteria

Integrated PhD

BA/ BSc/ BE/ BTech

PhD

MA/ MSc/ MTech

Note: All candidates having/ completing an MSc degree by July 2024 are not eligible to apply for the exam, informs the official website.

TIFR GS Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Physics

Course

TIFS GS Eligibility Criteria

Integrated PhD

ME/ MTech/ BSc/ BS/ BE/ BTech/ BChem in Physics, Engineering Physics, or equivalent degree, on completion of a course whose duration is not less than three years in total

PhD

MSc/ MS in Physics, or equivalent, on completion of a course whose duration is not less than five years in total.

Note: Integrated PhD candidates with not less than four or more years of university education who clear the written test may be considered by TCIS for their PhD program.

TIFR GS Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Chemistry

Course

TIFS GS Eligibility Criteria

Integrated PhD

BSc/ BPharma/ BS or equivalent degree
Note: Candidates having BE/ BTech degrees can optionally get an MSc degree by meeting necessary requirements.

PhD

MSc/ BE/ BTech/ MPharm or equivalent degree

TIFR GS Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Biology

Course

TIFS GS Eligibility Criteria

Integrated PhD/ MSc

  • Bachelors in Basic Science (Physics/ Chemistry/ any branch of Biology)
  • Any four-year degree program that awards a Bachelor's degree including BTech, BE, BVSc, BPharma (4 year course)

PhD

Masters in Basic Science (MSc Physics/ Chemistry/ any branch of Biology) or Bachelors in Applied Science including MSc (Ag), BTech, BE, BVSc, BPharma (four-year course), MBBS, BDS, MPharma

TIFR GS Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Computer & System Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability)

Course

TIFS GS Eligibility Criteria

PhD

  • BTech/ BE/ MTech/ ME/ MCA/ MSc or equivalent degree in Computer Science/ Electronics & Communications Engineering/ Electrical Engineering or related branches.
  • Candidates who have done exceptionally well in BTech/ BE/ MTech/ ME/ MSc degree courses in other disciplines may also be considered. Besides, candidates who have done exceptionally well in three year degree course in related subjects may be considered for integrated PhD.

Candidates appearing for TIFR GS 2024 can go through the below mentioned links

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