TIFR is currently accepting applications for the Ph.D. in Systems Science. Candidates having valid scores in the GATE exam can apply online on the official website of the university. The last date to submit the application form will be announced soon. Candidates can check the same by visiting the official website of the university. Check TIFR Admission 2023

TIFR Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

The university offers research programs in various departments of the following faculties:

School of Mathematics  School of Computer Science and Technology School of Natural Sciences

Ph.D. in Mathematics:

  • The eligibility criterion for admission to the Ph.D. program is a Master's degree in any of Mathematics, Statistics, Science or Technology (M.A. / M.Sc. / M.Math. / M.Stat. / M.E./ M.Tech.)
  • The eligibility criterion for admission to the Integrated Ph.D. program is a Bachelor's degree in any of Mathematics, Statistics, Science or Technology (B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Math. / B.Stat. / B.E. / B.Tech.).
  • Students with a four-year Bachelor's degree may be considered for admission to the Ph.D. program.

Ph.D. in Physics:

  • M.Sc./M.S. in Physics, or equivalent, on completion of programs (s) of duration not less than 5 years in total
  • For I.Ph.D. in Physics, the candidates must have a degree in M.E/M.Tech./B.Sc./B.S./B.E./ B.Tech./B.Chem. of duration not less than 3 years in total.  

Ph.D. in Chemistry:

  • M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Pharm. or equivalent degree.
  • For I.Ph.D. in Chemistry, the applicant must have B.Sc./B.Pharm./B.S. degree or equivalent degree.

Ph.D. in Biology:

  • Masters in Basic Science (M.Sc. Physics/Chemistry/Any branch of Biology) or any professional Master's Degree (M.Pharma./M.Tech.), or a > 4-year degree program (e.g. MBBS, BDS).
  • For I.Ph.D. one must have a Bachelor's degree in any Physics/Chemistry/Any branch of Biology OR any 4-year degree program that awards a "Bachelor's degree" including B.Tech., B.E., B.V.Sc., B.Pharma. (4-year course).

Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on written test marks, CV and Scientific Write-up.

Ph.D. in Computer and System Sciences (Communication and Applied Probability)

  • B.Tech./B.E./M.Tech./M.E./M.C.A./M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Computer Science/Electronics & Communications Engineering/Electrical Engineering or related branches.
  • Exceptionally qualified students with B.Tech./ B.E./M.Tech./M.E./M.Sc. degrees in other disciplines may also be considered.
  • Exceptionally well-qualified students with a three-year degree in related subjects may be considered for I-Ph.D.

Candidates in the final year of qualifying degree can also apply.

TIFR Ph.D. Admission Process

Mathematics-

  • There will be an Entrance Examination for admission to the program.
  • The eligible candidates will have to first appear for a written screening test.
  • Candidates who pass the screening test will be called to appear for an interview, which will serve as the main part of the examination.

In exceptional cases, a Special Entrance Examination may be administered at any time of the year to an especially promising candidate at the discretion of the Subject Board.

Provision for Foreign Students: The above provision for a Special Entrance Examination will also apply to especially promising candidates from abroad.

Technology and Computer Science-

  • Admissions to Ph.D. programs in Computer Science and Systems Science will be done via a TIFR Entrance Exam followed by an on-campus interview. 
  • Students with a valid GATE score in EC, EE, MA (exams held during 2016-18) have the option to apply directly to the Systems Science Ph.D. program without taking the TIFR entrance exam.

General Guidelines:

Admission to Ph.D. programs in Biology/Chemistry/Physics is done through an entrance test conducted by TIFR.

Students with exceptional performance in the GATE examination in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Mathematics may apply for the Ph.D. program in Systems Science without appearing for the TIFR Entrance Test.  

Shortlisted GATE score based applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

How To Apply?

Pre-requisites for filling-up the application form:

  • Recent Passport size photograph
  • Credit/Debit Card details for online payment of application fee 
  • Academic details

TIFR Ph.D. Application Fees

Male Candidates INR. 900/-
Female Candidates INR. 300/-


Online Application Process:

For online submission of the application, candidates are required to follow the following steps:

  • Candidate should create his/her profile by entering the requisite details for registration purposes.
  • A notification containing the activation code will be sent to the candidate via SMS or email.
  • Upon clicking the link, the candidate’s account will be activated and he/she can log in using the registered Email-id and password
  • Next, the candidate should upload his/her recent passport size photograph, educational as well as professional qualifications.
  • Proceed to pay the required fees through online payment modes.

Hall tickets will be issued or will be allowed to be generated from the student login account.

Candidates with a valid GATE score are exempted from the TIFR exam. They need not pay any application fees.