TIFR announces GS-2011, TIFR Nationwide Entrance Examination for admissions to Ph.D. / Integrated Ph.D. / M.Sc. programmes.
Research Opportunities for exceptionally talented and strongly motivated students.
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is India's premier institution for advanced research in fundamental sciences. The Institute runs a graduate programme leading to the award of Ph.D. degree, as well as M.Sc. and Integrated Ph.D. in certain subjects. With its distinguished faculty, world class facilities and stimulating research environment, it is an ideal place for aspiring scientists to initiate their career.
The Graduate Programme at TIFR is classified into the following Subjects - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences and Science Education. It is conducted at the Mumbai campus and various National Centres of TIFR.
Important Dates
Publication of Notification: University News Journal :August 23, 2010
Current Science Journal : August 25, 2010
University Today Journal : September 1, 2010
Employment News : September 4, 2010
Nationwide Entrance Examination: Sunday, December 12, 2010
Last date for application: October 16, 2010
Nationwide Entrance Examination: Sunday, December 12, 2010
Last date for application: October 16, 2010
Test Timings
Morning Session: 09:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Physics
Chemistry
Computer & Systems Sciences
Afternoon Session: 02:30 p.m. to 04:30 p.m.
Mathematics
Biology
Programmes
Ph.D.: Mathematics (TIFR, Mumbai & CAM, Bangalore), Physics, Chemistry, Computer & Sytems Sciences, Biology (TIFR, Mumbai & NCBS, Bangalore).
Integrated Ph.D.: Mathematics (CAM, Bangalore), Biology (TIFR, Mumbai & NCBS, Bangalore).
M.Sc.: Biology (TIFR, Mumbai).
Eligibility
Mathematics: For Ph.D. (Mumbai): M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./M.A./ B.A./B.Sc. degree holders. For Ph.D. (Bangalore): M.A./M.Sc. Degree holders.
For Integrated Ph.D. (Bangalore) : B.A./B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. degree holders.
Physics & Chemistry: For Ph.D. : M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./ M.Tech degree holders. Final year B.Sc. students with consistently good academic record are also eligible to apply.
Biology: For Ph.D. : Masters in Basic Science or Bachelors in Applied Science. These include M.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Tech., B.E., B.V.Sc., B.Pharma. (4 year course), MBBS, BDS, M.Pharma. For Integrated Ph.D./M.Sc. : Bachelors in any Basic Science.
Students with training in Physics or Chemistry are also invited to apply for the biology programmes.
Computer & Systems Sciences: For Ph.D. : B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./MCA/ M.Sc. (Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Information Technology) degree holders.
Exceptionally well qualified students with B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. or equivalent degrees in other disciplines may also be considered.
Final year students with consistently good academic record and knowledge of advanced topics may also apply for the relevant subjects.
Candidates not holding a Master's degree and admitted to a Ph.D. programme can receive an M.Sc. degree by fulfilling prescribed requirements.
See http://www.tifr.res.in/~gsoffice for details.
Subjects
1.Mathematics
2.Physics. Students applying for Physics also have the option to be considered for India-based Nueutrino Observatory (INO). For more details on INO please see http://www.ino.tifr.res.in The option can be indicated at the time of registration of application.
3.Chemistry
4.Biology
5.Computer & Systems Sciences
6.Science Education. For test and admission details please refer the HBCSE website.
Examination Centres
1.Ahmedabad, St Xavier's College
2.Bangalore, University of Agricultural Sciences
3.Bhubaneshwar, Utkal University
4.Chandigarh, Panjab University
5.Chennai, Indian Institute of Technology
6.Cochin, Cochin Univ. of Science & Technology
7.Delhi, Miranda House, Delhi University
8.Guwahati, Indian Institute of Technology
9.Haldwani, Motiram Baburam Govt. P.G. College
10.Hyderabad, Hyderabad University
11.Indore, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
12.Jaipur, India International School
13.Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu University
14.Kanpur, Indian Institute of Technology
15.Kolkata, (exact venue will be announced shortly)
16.Madurai, The Madura College
17.Mangalore, University College, Mangalore University
18.Mumbai, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
19.Nagpur, Shri Ramdeo Baba Kamla Nehru Eng. Coll.
20.Patna, Radiant International School
21.Pune, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy & Astrophysics (IUCAA)
22.Varanasi, Banaras Hindu University
23.Visakhapatnam, Andhra University
Admission ProcedureThe admissions procedure (in all subjects, except Science Education) consists of a written test at one of the 23 nationwide centres.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews to be held during end-February to early-April, 2011. Exact dates would be announced later.
Results of the entrance examination will be announced on January 14, 2011 on this website and students shortlisted for interview will be intimated by email.
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