TIFR GS Exam 2022 - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Graduate School Entrance Exam acronym TIFR GS Entrance Exam is conducted by the institute to provide admission to graduate programs leading to the award of Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc -Ph.D. as well as M.Sc degrees in certain subjects. The Graduate Programme at TIFR is classified into the following Subjects:
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Biology
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Chemistry |
Mathematics |
Physics |
Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability) |
Science Education |
TIFR Entrance GS Exam 2022 Important Dates
Date of Notification and Start of Online Registration
Last Date of Submission of Application Form
Date of TIFR Entrance Exam
Date of Declaration of Result
TIFR Entrance GS Exam 2021 was held on-
TIFR GS Exam 2021 Eligibility
Educational Qualification
For Mathematics
- For Ph.D. (Mumbai): M.Sc / B.E / B.Tech / M.Tech / M.A / B.A / B.Sc
- For Ph.D. (Bengaluru): M.A / M.Sc / M.Tech
- For I-Ph.D. (Bengaluru): B.A / B.Sc / B.E / B.Tech (M.Sc candidates are not eligible).
Students who wish to apply for the Ph.D. program at CAM, Bengaluru will have to select Ph.D. Mumbai in the application form. Further, in the application, they can indicate their preference for being considered for the Ph.D. program at CAM, Bengaluru.
Students applying for Ph.D. Mumbai and those who are eligible for the I-Ph.D. program at Bangalore can indicate their preference in the application form for being considered for the I-Ph.D. program at CAM, Bengaluru.
Similarly, students applying for I-Ph.D. Bangalore and who wishes to be considered for Ph.D. Mumbai can indicate their preference in the application form.
For Physics
- For a Ph.D.: M.Sc (Physics) / B.Tech (Engineering Physics)
- For I-Ph.D.: B.Sc / B.E / M.E / M.Tech / B.Chemistry or equivalent degree in Science / Engineering / Medicine, M.Sc (not in Physics) / B.Tech (not in Engineering Physics).
- In addition, I-Ph.D. candidates with four or more years of university education who clear the written test may be considered by TCIS for their Ph.D. program.
For Chemistry
- For Ph.D.: M.Sc / B.E / B.Tech / M.Tech / B.Pharm / M.Pharm
- B.Sc candidates with advanced knowledge of the discipline are also eligible to apply
For 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 years course), MBBS, BDS, and M.Pharma.
- Candidates will be short-listed for an interview based on written test marks, CV, and Scientific Writeup.
- For I-Ph.D / M.Sc: Bachelors in any Basic Science.
- For Ph.D. Program in TCIS: M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, or Biology.
For Computer & System Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability)
- For Ph.D. : B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech / M.C.A / M.Sc / B.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.
Note: Candidates not holding a Master's degree and admitted to a Ph.D./Int. Ph.D. program can receive an M.Sc. degree in some subjects by fulfilling prescribed requirements.
TIFR GS Exam 2022 Syllabus
TIFR Entrance Exam consists of questions from the relevant subjects up to the level of Graduation.
TIFR GS Syllabus 2022 for Mathematics
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Algebra
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Analysis |
General |
Geometry / Topology |
TIFR GS Syllabus 2022 for Physics
- Classical Mechanics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Electronics and Experimental Physics
- General Physics
- Heat, Thermodynamics, and Statistical Physics
- Modern Physics
- Mathematics relevant to Physics
- Quantum Mechanics
TIFR GS Syllabus 2022 for Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Electro Chemistry
- Biophysics
- Spectroscopy (NMR, fluorescence, IR, UV, and X-ray)
- Organic Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Quantum Chemistry
- Thermodynamics
- Logic & Statistics & Mathematical Methods
TIFR GS Syllabus 2022 for Biology
There is no prescribed syllabus for the TIFR GS Biology exam (JGEEBILS). However, the official website informs, “The test will be extremely basic and cover topics in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.”
TIFR GS Syllabus 2022 for Computer & Systems Sciences
Computer Science
- Discrete Mathematics: Sets and Relations, Combinatorics (Counting) and Elementary Probability Theory, Graph Theory, Propositional and Predicate Logic.
- Formal Languages, Automata Theory and Computability.
- Data Structures and Algorithms: Arrays, Lists, and Trees Sorting and Searching, Graph algorithms, Complexity of problems and NP-completeness.
- Fundamentals of Programming Languages and Compilers: Control structures, Parameter passing mechanisms, Recursion, Parsing and type checking, Memory management.
- Operating Systems and Concurrency
- Switching Theory and Digital Circuits
- Theory of Databases
Systems Science
- Engineering Mathematics: Complex Analysis, Linear Algebra, Elementary Numerical Analysis, Basic Optimization Theory and Algorithms, Introduction to Probability Theory and Statistics.
- Electrical and Computer Sciences: Introduction to Signals and Linear Systems Analysis, Control Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Basic Circuit Theory, Introduction to Digital Communications, Digital Computer Fundamentals, Introduction to Computer Programming.
TIFR GS Exam 2022 Pattern
TIFR consists of the multiple-choice type of questions from the relevant subjects.
TIFR GS Exam Pattern 2021 Mathematics
TIFR GS 2022 exam pattern for Mathematics is such that-
- The paper will contain 30 Objective (True/False) type questions and 10 subjective type questions
- Candidates need to attempt in a duration of three hours
TIFR GS Exam Pattern 2022 Physics & Chemistry
- Papers for both the subjects will contain multiple-choice questions
- Candidates need to complete it in three hours duration.
- Also, there will be negative markings in the exam.
TIFR GS Exam Pattern 2022 for Computer & Systems Sciences
TIFR GS 2022 exam pattern for Computer & Systems Sciences is such that-
- The paper will contain multiple-choice questions
- Candidates need to attempt in a duration of three hours
- The paper will be divided into three parts-
- Mathematical Aptitude
- Computer Science
- Systems Science
TIFR GS Exam 2022 Dates
The exam is normally held in the month of March/April.
How to Apply For TIFR GS Exam 2022?
- Aspiring students can adopt any of the two methods i.e., ONLINE and OFFLINE mode to apply for TIFR Entrance Exam.
- For ONLINE mode Students can visit the official website i.e., http://univ.tifr.res.in/, and fill out the online application form.
For Biology
- Admissions Section, NCBS, and Bangalore.
For other subjects, except Science Education
- University Cell, TIFR, and Mumbai.
- The filled-in application form should be sent along with DD and two passport-size photographs (one pasted on the application and one stapled to it).
Note: Students may appear for the written test in multiple subjects if the timings do not clash. Please send a separate application (including a Demand Draft) for each subject. In the case of online applicants, students will have to re-register with a different email id.
Students who wish to apply online and make payment by Demand Draft may send the Demand Draft with their name, reference code, and telephone number written behind it. Alternately, students can make online payments through internet banking or by Debit/Credit Card.
TIFR GS Exam 2022 Fee
The exam fee for male and female candidates is as follows.
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For Male Candidates
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For Female Candidates |
For Other Candidates |
| Rs. 1200/- |
Rs. 600/-
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Rs. 600/- |
The application fee can be paid online through internet banking or by Debit/Credit Card or by sending a Demand Draft.
Online Payment
- After the online payment transaction is successful, please log in to your account on our website by using your reference code as your user id and check the payment status of your application.
- Normally, online payments are received within 2 working days and an auto email is sent by the system acknowledging the payment.
- If your transaction has been successful and your account has been debited and you do not receive the acknowledgment email within 7 days, neither your payment status is updated in your account, you may write to the email ids as given in the "Contact Info" section.
Demand Draft
Biology: DD should be drawn on the State Bank of India in favor of the "National Centre for Biological Science" payable in Bangalore.
Other Subjects: DD should be drawn on State Bank of India in favor of "Tata Institute of Fundamental Research" payable in Mumbai.
TIFR GS Exam 2022 Test Centres
TIFR Entrance Exam will be held at:
- Ahmedabad - St Xavier's College
- Bangalore - University of Agricultural Sciences
- Bhubaneshwar - Utkal University
- Chandigarh - Panjab University
- Chennai - Indian Institute of Technology
- Cochin - Cochin University of Science & Technology
- Delhi - Miranda House / S.G.T.B. Khalsa College (Delhi University) / Kendriya Vidyalaya
- Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology
- Haldwani - Motiram Baburam Govt. P.G. College
- Hyderabad - Hyderabad University
- Indore - Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
- Jaipur - India International School
- Jammu - Jammu University
- Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology
- Kolkata - St. Xavier's College / Jadavpur University / Kendriya Vidyalaya
- Madurai - The Madura College
- Mangalore - University College, Mangalore University
- Mumbai - Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Colaba
- Nagpur - Shri Ramdeo Baba Kamla Nehru Eng. Coll.
- Patna - Radiant International School
- Pune - Loyola High School and Junior College.
- Srinagar - Kashmir University
- Varanasi - Banaras Hindu University
- Visakhapatnam - GITAM University
TIFR GS Exam 2022 Contact Details
For Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry / Computer & Systems Sciences
University Cell
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba
Mumbai 400005.
Tel: 022-22782629/22782241/22782875
Fax: 022-22804555
Email: [email protected]
For Biology
Admissions Section
National Centre for Biological Sciences
UAS-GKVK Campus, Bellary Road
Bangalore 560065
Tel: 080-23666404
Fax: 080-23636662
Email: [email protected]
For Science Education
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
V.N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd
Mumbai 400 088.
Te: 022-25580036/25567711/25554712/25555242
Fax: 022-25566803
http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/graduate-school
