TATA INSTITUTE
OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH (TIFR)
(A Deemed
University)
Homi Bhabha
Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400005.
Phone: (022)
2278 2875/2629/2241 Fax: (022) 2280 4555/2278 2610/2611
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No. 11/2012
Research
opportunities for exceptionally talented and strongly motivated students
PH.D.
PROGRAM IN MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY, COMPUTER & SYSTEMS
SCIENCES AND SCIENCE
EDUCATION; INTEGRATED PH.D. PROGRAM IN MATHEMATICS (BENGALURU), PHYSICS AND
BIOLOGY;
M.SC.
PROGRAM IN BIOLOGY
Graduate School Admissions (GS-2013)
The Tata
Institute of Fundamental Research invites applications for admission to its
Graduate Programs leading to M.Sc, Ph.D. and the Integrated Ph.D. (l-Ph.D.)
degrees in the subjects given below:
SUBJECTS:
*
Mathematics (Ph.D. and l-Ph.D. programs): •School of Mathematics, Mumbai (http://www.math.tifr.res.in): only Ph.D. program «Centre for Applicable
Mathematics (CAM), Bengaluru (http://math.tifrbng.res.in)
: Ph.D. and l-Ph.D. programs in Applicable Mathematics.*Physics (Ph.D. and
l-Ph.D. programs): •Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Department of
Condensed Matter Physics & Materials Science, Department of High Energy
Physics, Department of Nuclear & Atomic Physics, Department of Theoretical
Physics (all at Mumbai campus) (http://www.tifr.res.in/~sbp).
•National Centre for Radio Astrophysics
(NCRA), Pune (http://ncra.tifr.res.in).* TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary
Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad (http://www.tifrh.res.in):
only Ph.D. program. •International
Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), Bengaluru (http://www.icts.res.in): only Ph.D. program in theoretical sciences. *
Chemistry (Ph.D. program): ©Department of Chemical Sciences, Mumbai (http://www.tifr.res.in/~dcs) . »TIFR
Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad (http://www.tifrh.res.in). * Biology (Ph.D., l-Ph.D. and M.Sc. programs):
•Department of Biological Sciences, Mumbai (http://www.tifr.res.in/~dbs). * National
Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru (http://www.ncbs.res.in) :Only Ph D and l-Ph. D Program. »TIFR Centre
for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad (http://www.tifrh.res.in):
only Ph.D. program.^Computer & Systems Sciences (Ph.D. program) including
Communications and Math. Finance: School of Technology & Computer Science
(STCS), Mumbai (http://www.tcs.tifr.res.in).
* Science Education (Ph.D.): Homi Bhabha
Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai. For admission procedure, see http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in
GRADUATE SCHOOL
(GS-2013):
The academic year starts from August 1, 2013. Stipend: Ph.D. and Integrated
Ph.D. students receive a monthly scholarship of Rs 16,000/- enhanced to Rs
18,000/- after registration. M.Sc students receive a monthly scholarship of Rs
12000/-.
ELIGIBILITY: (Candidates in
the final year of qualifying degree can also apply).
★ Mathematics: • For Ph.D.(Mumbai): M.Sc. / B.E.I
B.Tech. / M.Tech. / M.A. / B.A. / B.Sc. • For Ph.D.(Bengaluru): M.A./M.Sc. •For
l-Ph.D.(Bengaluru): B.A./B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. (M.Sc. candidates are not
eligible).
★ Physics :• For Ph.D.: M.Sc.
(Physics)/B.Tech.(Engg. Physics).
•For
l-Ph.D.: B.Sc./B.E./M.E./M.Tech./B.Chem. or equivalent, M.Sc./B.Tech. (not in
Physics/Engg. Physics).
•
F o r Ph.D. program in TCIS : M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry or Biology;
B.Tech.(Engg Physics). »For Ph.D. program in ICTS : M.Sc. in Physics,
Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics; B.Tech.(Engg Physics).
★Chemistry: »ForPh.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
Ph.D. program in TCIS: M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
★ Biology: • For Ph.D.:
Masters in Basic Science or Bachelors in Applied Science. These include,
M.Sc.(Ag.), B.Tech., B.E., B.V.Sc, B.Pharma. (4 years course), MBBS, BDS,
M.Pharma, Candidates will be short-listed for interview based on written test
marks, CV and Scientific Writeup.
•
For l-Ph.D./M.Sc. : Bachelors in any Basic Science.
•
For Ph.D. program in TCIS, M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
The
TIFR Nationwide
Entrance Examination (GS2013) for Biology is also called the Joint
Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences
(JGEEBILS). Participating Institutions: Centre for Cellular and Molecular
Biology, Hyderabad (http://www.ccmb.res.in),
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and
Diagnostics, Hyderabad (http://www.cdfd.org.in),
National Brain Research Centre, Manesar
(http://www.nbrc.ac.in), National Centre for Biological Sciences,
Bengaluru (http://www.ncbs.res.in), National Centre for Cell Science, Pune (http://www.nccs.res.in), Department of Biological Sciences, TIFR,
Mumbai (http://www.tifr.res.in/~dbs).
Each participating institution has its
own admission procedure, and only the test scores of the TIFR exam (JGEEBILS)
are common. Students need to apply separately to the concerned institution,
indicating the TIFR Entrance Test Reference Code. Please refer to the
individual websites of participating institutions for details of their
admissions process. Results of the TIFR Entrance Test for Biology (JGEEBILS)
will be shared by all participating institutions.
Computer
& Systems Sciences (including Communications and Math. Finance):
For
Ph.D.:
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 students with B.
E./B.Tech./ M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. or equivalent degrees in other disciplines may
also be considered.
Candidates
not holding a Master's degree and admitted to a Ph.D./l-Ph.D. program can
receive an M.Sc. degree by fulfilling prescribed requirements (see http://www.tifr.res.in/~asoffice for details).
ADMISSION
PROCEDURE:
The
admissions procedure (in all subjects except Science Education) consists of a
written test at one of the several nationwide centres followed by interviews of
shortlisted candidates. The written test will be held on Sunday, December 9,
2012 in the following cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh,
Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Guwahati, Haldwani, Hyderabad, Indore, Jammu, Jaipur,
Kanpur, Kolkata, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Srinagar,
Varanasi, Visakhapatnam.
Interviews:
For
information on subsequent interviews, please check our website.
GATE score based
applications in Systems Science (including Communications and Math. Finance): Students with
exceptional performance in GATE examination of 2012/2013 in Electrical,
Electronics and Communications Engineering may apply for the Ph.D. program
without appearing for the TIFR Entrance Test. The link for GATE score based
applications will be made available on our website on February 1,2013. Last
date for applying will be March 25, 2013. In case a student takes the TIFR
Entrance Test and also submits a GATE score based application, the better of
the two performances will be considered.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE:
Submit online applications at http://univ.tifr.res.in Only students from remote
areas who have no access to internet may send their request for application
form along with a self-addressed stamped (Rs. 20/-) envelope (size 25cm x 17cm)
superscribed GS-2013 (Subject). All others to submit online applications only.
APPLICATION FEE
(Non-Refundable):
Rs 500/- for applications submitted online and Rs.550/-for applications sent
manually by post. Female candidates are exempted from payment of application
fee. Payment can be made online by Credit/Debit cards OR by Demand Draft drawn
on State Bank of India.
•For
Biology: DD to be drawn in favour of "National Centre for Biological
Sciences", payable at Bengaluru.
•For
all other subjects: DD to be drawn in favour of "Tata Institute of
Fundamental Research", payable at Mumbai. Hall Tickets will be issued only
after the receipt of the application fee. Online applicants sending DD (Rs
500/-) by post should write their reference code, name and telephone number
behind the DD and send it to the address as given below. Students applying
manually should send the DD for (Rs 550/-) along with the filled-in application
form.
Address for
mailing application/DD :
•
For Biology: Admissions Section, National Centre for Biological Sciences, TIFR,
GKVK, Bellary Road, Bengaluru 560065. Enquiries to phd@ncbs.res.in or call 080-23666404.
•
For all other subjects: University Cell, Tata Institute of Fundamental
Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 40005. Enquiries to qsch@tifr.res.in
A
waiver of application fee on grounds of financial distress may be requested by
a letter from the Principal or the Head of the Department justifying the
request. Students may apply online and send the waiver letter/request from the
Principal/HOD (on their letter head duly signed and stamped) by post with a
covering letter mentioning the reference code. Manual applicants may send the
waiver letter along with the filled-in application form. These requests would
be considered depending on availability of seats in each Centre and cannot be
guaranteed.
Candidates
may appear for the written test in multiple subjects if the timings do not
clash. Please send/submit separate application (including Demand Draft) for
each subject.
Last
date for receiving applications for Hall Tickets: October 26,2012.
Last
date for GATE Score based applications in Systems Science (including Communications
and Math. Finance): March 25,2013.
WALK-IN
CANDIDATES:
Some candidates without hall tickets may be admitted if seats are available. In
this case the application fee is Rs 800/- (no waivers). Please be present at
the Centre 2 hours early for Biology and 1 hour early for other subjects and
bring a demand draft of Rs 800/-, 2 passport-size photos and any photo identity
card.
DATE
AND TIME OF NATIONWIDE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION : SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2012
Physics,
Chemistry, Computer & Systems Sciences: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
_Mathematics and Biology: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
