TATA
INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH
(A
Deemed University)
Homi
Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400005.
Phone:
(022) 2278 2875/2629/2241 Fax: (022)
2280 4555/2278 2610/2611
Email:
gsch@tifr.res.in Website: http://univ.tifr.res.in
Advertisement No. 13/2013
Research opportunities for exceptionally talented and strongly
motivated students
PH.D. PROGRAM IN MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY,
COMPUTER & SYSTEMS SCIENCES AND SCIENCE EDUCATION;
INTEGRATED M.SC.-PH.D. PROGRAM IN MATHEMATICS (BENGALURU), PHYSICS
AND BIOLOGY;
M.SC. PROGRAM IN BIOLOGY (DBS) AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGY &
CONSERVATION, BENGALURU
PH.D., INTEGRATED PH.D. AND
M.SC. ADMISSION NOTIFICATION 2014-2015
Applications
are invited for PH.D., INTEGRATED PH.D. AND M.SC. PROGRAMMES beginning from
August 1, 2014:
For
application procedure see http://univ.tifr.res.in
or advertisement in Employment News dated 14th Sept. 2013,
University News dated 2nd Sept. 2013, or Current Science dated 10th
Sept. 2013.
NATIONWIDE ENTRANCE
EXAMINATION : SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 8, 2013
LAST DATE FOR APPLICATION : OCTOBER 20, 2013.
The
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research invites applications for admission lo
its M.Sc. Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D. (1-PhD). and Ph.D. Graduate Programs 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 1-Ph.D.
programs in Applicable Mathematics. * Physics (Ph.D. and 1-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):
Theoretical and experimental activities in physical, chemical, biological and
engineering sciences, within and across disciplines. "International Centre
for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), Bengaluru (
www.icts.res.in/): Activities in all 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., Wh.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). M.Sc. in Wildlife
Biology & Conservation at NCBS. Bengaluru (http://www.ncbs.res.in/msc_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
Applied Probability: 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-2014): The academic year starts from August 1.
2014. Stipend: Ph.D. and 1-Ph.D. students receive a monthly scholarship
of Rs 16,000/- enhanced to Rs 18,000/- after registration. Monthly scholarship
for M.Sc. and M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation students is Rs
12.000/-and Rs 10.000/-respectively.
ELIGIBILITY:
[Candidates in the final year of qualifying degree can also
apply).
• Mathematics:
-For Ph.D. (Mumbai):M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./M.A./B.A. /B.Sc. -For Ph.D.(Bengaluru):
MJVM.Sc/M.Tech. .For l-Ph.D.(Bengaluru):
BJUB.Sc/B.E./B.Tech. (M.Sc. candidates are not eligible).
♦ Physics:
•
For Ph.D.:M.Sc.(Physics)/B.Tech.(Engg. Physics)
•For
I-Ph.D.: B.Sc./B.E./M.E./M.Tech./B.Chem. or equivalent degree in
Science/Engineering/Medicine. M.Sc.(not in Physics) iB.Tech.(not in Engg.
Physics).
In
addition.
1-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.
|-Ph.D.
candidates with an engineering degree who clear the written lest may be
considered by NCRA for their Ph.D. program.
• Chemistry:
*For
Ph.D.: M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech/B. Pharm/M. Ptiarm. 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 Wrlteup.»For l-Ph.D./M.Sc. :
Bachelors In any Basic Science.
»For
M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation: Indian nationals who
have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline (with a minimum of 50% in core subjects),
less than 35 years of age as on July 1, 2014 and a strong Interest in wildlife
research and conservation. Graduate nationals of South and Southeast Asian
countries, with similar qualifications, are also eligible to apply.
»For
Ph.D. program in TCIS. M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
The
TIFR Nationwide Entrance Examination (GS2014) tor Biology is also called the
Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life
Sciences (JGEEBILS). Participating Institutions: Indian Institute of Selene
Education and Research (USER) : Bhopal (http://www.iiserbhopal.ac.in):
Kolkata (http://www.iiserkol.ac.in):
Mohali (http://www.iisermoha|j.ac.in/): Pune http://www.iiserpune.ac.in) and
Thiruvananthapuram (http://www.iisertvm.ac.in).
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 (Error! Hyperlink
reference not valid., National Centre for Biological Sciences,
Bengaluru (http://www.ncbs.res.in).
National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi (http://www1.nii.res.in/),
Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Bangalore (http://mstem.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 procoss. Results of the TIFR
Entrance Test for Biology (JGEEBILS) will be shared by all participating
institutions.
•
Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Applied
Probability): For
Ph.D..
B-E.fB.TechJM.E^M.TechJM.C.A./M.Sc. degreeholders in Computer
Science / Information Technology/Electronics S 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 in some subjects by fulfilling prescribed requirements (see http://www.tifr.res.in/-gsoffice 'or 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 8, 2013 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 and visakhapatnam.
Interviews: For
information on subsequent interviews, please check our website.
GATE
score based applications in Systems Science (including Communications and
Applied Probability): Engineering students with exceptional
performance in GATE examination of 2012-2014 in Electrical, Electronics and
Communications Engineering, Mathematics 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 1.2014. Last
date for applying will be two weeks after the GATE 2014 results are displayed
on their website. In case a student takes the Systems Science TIFR Entrance
Test and also submits a GATE score based application, the better of the two
performances will be considered.
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-2014 (Subject). All others should
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 and M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation: 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
thefilled-in application form.
Address
for mailing application/DD: »For Biology and M.Sc. Wildlife Biology &
Conservation:
Admissions
Section. National Centre for Biological Sciences, TIFR, GKVK, Bellary Road.
Bengaluru 560065. Enquiries to phd@ncbs.res.in
or call 080-23666021 and Wildlife Biology & Conservation to mscwi|d|ife@ncbs.res.in or call 080-23666414.
-For
all other subjects: University Cell. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi
Bhabha Road. Colaba, Mumbai 40005. Enquiries to gsch@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
PrincipaCHOD (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 Draftjfor each
subject
Last
date for receiving applications for Hall Tickets: October 20 2013.
Last
date for GATE Score based applications in Systems Science (including
Communications and Applied Probability) will be two weeks after the GATE 2014
results are displayed on their website.
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). Female
walk-in candidates are exempted from payment of fees. 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 8, 2013
Physics. Chemistry, Computer & Systems Sciences
and M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Mathematics and Biology (JGEEBILS): 2:30 p.m. to
4:30 p.m
