TIFR GS Eligibility 2020. Check Out the Details of Eligibility Criteria here.
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TIFR GS Eligibility 2020. Check Out the Details of Eligibility Criteria here.
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TIFR GS Graduate Programme classifies into the following Subjects - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability), and Science Education. It will conduct at the Mumbai campus and various National Centres of TIFR. Aspirants should check the eligibility criteria of the particular course they wish to apply for that. The TIFR GS application fee for the male candidates is Rs. 900, and for a female candidate, it is Rs. 300. Check more details on TIFR GS Eligibility Criteria 2020 from this page.
What are the Eligibility Criteria for various Courses? @tifr.res.in
To apply for the TIFR GS entrance exam, the applicants must be well familiar with the eligibility criteria. Candidates should check the eligibility criteria for each subject below:
Maths:
- For Ph.D.: Students must hold a Master's degree like M.A./M.Sc./M.Tech.
- For I-Ph.D: Applicants with B.A, B.Sc, B.E, B.Tech degree are eligible to apply for Mathematics. Who have completed an M.Sc are not qualify to apply for Maths subject.
Physics:
- Ph.D.: Aspirants who possess an M.Sc./M.S. degree in Physics, or equivalent, and should have completed the same in the duration not less than five years.
- For I-Ph.D: Students should have passed the M.E, M.Tech, B.Sc, B.S, B.E, B.Tech, B.Chem. In Physics, Courses of Engineering Physics, or equivalent degree of duration not less than three years in total, can apply for TIFR GS for Physics.
- Aspirants who have any other degree in Science / Engineering / Medicine, or equivalent, on completion of the program (s) of duration not less than three years in total, can apply for I-PhD.
Chemistry:
- Ph.D.: Applicants have posses either of the following: M.Sc, B.E, B.Tech, M.Pharm.
- For I-Ph.D: Students should have passed B.Sc, B. Pharm should Consider.
- Students with B.E, B.Tech degrees can optionally get an M.Sc. degree by fulfilling the requirements.
Biology:
- Ph.D.: Masters in Basic Science or Bachelors in Applied Science. These include M.Sc.(Agri.), B.Tech, B.E, B.V.Sc, B.Pharma(4 years course), MBBS, BDS, M.Pharma. Applicants will shortlist for interviews based on written test marks, CV, and Scientific Writeup.
- For I-Ph.D./M.Sc.: Bachelor's in any Basic Science.
- For Ph.D. Program in TCIS: M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, or Biology.
Courses of Computer & System Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability) :
- Ph.D. Applicants: 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 with B.E, B.Tech, M.E, M.Tech, M.Sc, B.Sc. or equivalent degrees in other disciplines may also be considered for this course. Exceptionally well-qualified students with B. Sc. degree in computer science and related subjects may find for I-PhD.
Fellowship:
- For Ph.D. and I-Ph.D. programs, the academic year starts from August 1, every year. The academic year for the M.Sc. program Starts from July 1, every year.
- Ph.D.: They receive a monthly fellowship of Rs 31,000/- And enhanced to Rs 35,000/- after the registration process.
- I-Ph.D: Candidate receives a monthly fellowship of Rs 21,000/- for the 1st year. At the end of the 1styear, upon satisfactory performance, the association is enhanced to Rs 31,000/- per month (further raised to Rs 35,000/- after registration for Ph.D.)
- M.Sc. (Biology)Applicants receive a monthly fellowship of Rs 16,000/- ( as applicable).
- M.Sc. (Wildlife Biology and Conservation) Candidates receive a monthly fellowship of Rs 12,000/- (fixed).
- Students Accommodation is provided to Ph.D. and I-Ph.D. students only, at a nominal cost.
TIFR GS 2020 Eligibility
The Applicants who are qualified for the TIFR GS must have cleared the following criteria:
- Students should have completed the 10th/ Matriculation along with ITI Course from a recognized board/Institution with passing marks.
- Aspirants should have completed or should be appearing in 2020 for the final Examination of 10+2 from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (ICSE) or State Board or any other council, institution and passed with 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Mathematics, and English.
- There is no age limit for the TIFR GS Exam.
- The Eligibility Criteria for the various courses are:
- Ph.D.: Candidates must have completed M.Sc. (Physics) / B.Tech. & B.E. (Engineering Physics) / B.E. / B.Tech/ M.Tech. or equivalent science/engineering/medical degree with a minimum of four years of university training.
- Integrated Msc-Ph.D:Candidates must have completed B.Sc/ B.E./ B.Tech/ B.Pharm or equivalent science/engineering/medical degree / M.Sc. (other than physics)/ M.Tech/ M. Pharm/ MBBS or equivalent science/ engineering/ medical Masters degree.
- In addition to the above criteria, the Applicant must have qualified in any of the following examinations:
- The written test of TIFR (2016 or 2017) / GATE (Minimum valid score of 480 in 2016 or 2017)/ JEST 2016 or 2017 (Minimum rank of 50 or better) / CSIR UGC NET 2015 or 2016 (JRF eligible – Rank 50 or better) OR Candidates with M.Tech. / M.E. / M.S. (Engg.) can submit their earlier scores of GATE/equivalent.
Programs available under TIFR GS 2020
Mathematics (Ph.D. & Integrated M.Sc.-PhD Programs)
S.No. |
Center Name |
Location |
Website Link |
1. |
School of Mathematics, TIFR |
Mumbai |
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2. |
Centre for Applicable Mathematics (CAM) |
Bengaluru |
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3. |
International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS) (Only PhD) |
Bengaluru |
Physics (PhD & Integrated M.Sc.-PhD Programs)
S.No. |
Center Name |
Location |
Website Link |
1. |
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) |
Pune |
|
2. |
TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS) |
Hyderabad |
|
3. |
International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS) (Only PhD) |
Bengaluru |
|
4. |
TIFR |
Mumbai |
In addition to the Entries through this nation-wide Entrance examination, which will hold in December 2020, some tickets in Physics based on GATE/NET/JEST scores are also possible for fees.
Chemistry (Ph.D. and Integrated M.Sc.-PhD Programs)
S.No. |
Center Name |
Location |
Website Link |
1. |
Department of Chemical Sciences, TIFR |
Mumbai |
|
2. |
TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS) |
Hyderabad |
Biology (Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc.-PhD & M.Sc. Programs)
S.No. |
Center Name |
Location |
Website Link |
1. |
Department of Biological Sciences, TIFR |
Mumbai |
|
2. |
NCBS |
Bengaluru |
|
3. |
TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS) |
Hyderabad |
Computer & Systems Sciences (PhD program including Communications and Applied Probability)
S.No. |
Center Name |
Location |
Website Link |
1. |
School of Technology & Computer Science (STCS), TIFR |
Mumbai |
Science Education (PhD Program)
S.No. |
Center Name |
Location |
Website Link |
1. |
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) |
Mumbai |
TIFR GS 2020 Application Fill up overview:
The steps to apply for TIFR GS Exam 2020 is:
- Before applying, candidates should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility criteria.
- First of all, Candidates need to visit the official website at TIFR GS.
- Candidates must select the Notifications link on the official website.
- Applicants firstly need to register by clicking on Admissions Link on the Homepage of the Website.
- Candidates can fill the online application with all the necessary details required.
- Fill all the details like Name, Date of Birth, and other information in the correct manner as per the rules.
- Students Should Upload thumb impression, signature and photograph, and other applicable documents online with the desired Quality, Size.
- Pay the fees online, as described below.
- After the payment completed, Review the Application Form and submit it.
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Contact Details
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (Deemed University),
Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba,
Mumbai 400005, Indi, el: 022-2278 2629/2114
Fax: 022-22804555,
Email: [email protected],
Website http://univ.tifr.res.in