Type of Programs | Master’s and Doctorate |
Admission Criteria | Entrance exam at the university level |
Application Mode | Online |
TIFR is a university recognized as having been given the distinction of a Ph.D. in 2002 under the University Grants Commission (UGC). TIFR is regarded as one of the top universities within the Asian top 100 universities and is accredited with the NAAC with an "A+' rating.
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research courses are offered at various levels like Undergraduate Degree i.e Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Hons.) Biology, Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Hons.) Chemistry, Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electronics & Communication Engineering, etc., Postgraduate Degree i.e Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Computer Science and Engineering, Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Communications Engineering, Master of Science (M.Sc.) Physics etc. You can also find a brief overview of the different courses offered by the university across various disciplines with their specializations on the Course page.
TIFR Mumbai provides various amenities to its students, including:
TIFR Entrance Exam
TIFR Mumbai conducts an online entrance examination at various centers nationwide for the final selection process. Following the exam, shortlisted candidates will undergo an interview based on their performance in the entrance test.
Applicants holding a valid GATE score in the relevant discipline are exempt from the TIFR Entrance Exam. However, if a candidate submits both the GATE score and appears for the entrance exam, the superior performance between the two will be taken into consideration.
All the admitted PhD students are trained via a rigorous programme of course work, consisting of lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, demonstrations and project work. These are carefully designed to expose the fundamental tenets in each subject, as well as an introduction to the state-of-art facilities in the area of specialization. Evaluation of performance is through written and oral examinations, presentations and actual results produced in the laboratory.
An overwhelming majority of TIFR students go on to pursue academic careers in India and abroad, usually starting with postdoctoral positions. A small number directly join as faculty members, and occasionally a student chooses a non-academic career. Former students of TIFR may now be found among the faculty of practically every major scientific institution in India, and in many places abroad.