TIFR Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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TIFR Latest Updates and News

19 Nov, 2025 GATE 2026 is scheduled for Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, for ME/ MTech/ PhD admissions. The exam will be held in two sessions; the first session will be conducted from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by the second session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. For latest updates, check here.

03 Oct, 2025 TIFR GS has opened applications for its Graduate Studies programs (M.Sc, PhD, and MSc+PhD) for the 2026 session. The last date to apply is Oct 26. Further, the entrance examination will be held on Dec 14, 2025. Check details here.

TIFR offers several courses at PG, integrated, and PhD levels. The institute offers a PG program in M.Sc., as well as an integrated program in M.Sc.-PhD. Further, the programs are provided in specific subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Science Education. The M.Sc + PhD is the flagship program offered at TIFR. For admission to the M.Sc. + PhD program, candidates are required to have completed their graduation in Science, Engineering, or Medicine from a recognised university. Additionally, candidates must also qualify for the TIFR GS written exam test, followed by the personal interview.

Admission to TIFR is an online process. Before applying for admission to TIFR, a candidate must ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility criteria. To proceed further, the candidate must pay the online application fee and upload all the required documents. Entrance exam results determine the university list for shortlisted candidates, which the university releases on its official portal.

TIFR 2025 Highlights

Here are a few important highlights of TIFR admission:

Particular Details
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance-Based & Merit-Based
Application Mode Online
Entrance exams accepted TIFR GS/NET/JEST/GATE
Flagship Course M.Sc+PhD
Scholarship offered Yes
Official Website tifr.res.in

TIFR Integrated M.Sc+ PhD Admission 2025

TIFR offers M.Sc + PhD as its flagship program. Admission to this program requires candidates to have a bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Medicine. Further selection criteria are based on the TIFR GS entrance exam conducted by TIFR. The courses are offered under 4 specializations, such as Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The total duration of this course is 6 years. Check the table below for the details regarding the TIFR M.Sc + PhD program:

Particular Detail
Course M.Sc+PhD
Eligibility Criteria Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or Medicine
Selection Criteria TIFR GS + Interview

TIFR M.Sc Admission 2025

TIFR offers an M.Sc program in 2 specializations: Biology and Wildlife Science. The total duration of the M.Sc program is 2 years. Below is the list regarding TIFR M.Sc., eligibility criteria, and selection criteria:

Particulars  Details 
Course Name  M.Sc
Course Duration 2 years
Course Type Full-Time
Specializations Offered 2
Basic Eligibility Criteria Bachelor’s degree in relevant science disciplines
Selection Criteria TIRF GS + Interview

TIFR Admission Process 2025

TIFR follows the admission process of a combination of an entrance exam and merit-based selection. The university conducts the TIFR GS entrance examination. Applicants can submit their application online on the TIFR’s online portal. Candidates can follow the steps for admission, following the given instructions:

  • Apply by visiting the TIFR’s official website. Complete the application process involving fee submission and document uploading.
  • Candidates need to appear for the TIFR GS entrance test conducted by the university.
  • Afterwards, candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in the entrance test.
  • Final selection will be done only after completion of the interview process.

TIFR FAQs

Ques. Does TIFR offer undergraduate courses?

Ans. No, TIFR offers postgraduate and doctoral-level courses such as PhD, M.Sc, and M.Sc + PhD. The university further provides these courses under specializations such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer & System Sciences, Science Education, Wildlife Biology and Conservation, and PhD.

Ques. What entrance exam is accepted for admission to TIFR?

Ans. Admission to TIFR M.Sc.+PhD, M.Sc., and PhD is done through the national-level TIFR GS entrance exam. The university exempts students from the TIFR GS written test if the candidate gets good scores in CSIR UGC NET/GATE/JEST. For the latest information, candidates are advised to visit the official website, tifr.res.in.

Ques. Is the hostel facility available at TIFR?

Ans. Yes, TIFR provides separate on-campus hostel facilities for men and women. The facilities include an entertainment area, a mess, a canteen, and sports facilities. Rooms are available for full-time students.

Ques. Is there negative marking in the entrance exam conducted by TIFR?

Ans. Yes, the university follows the exam pattern, which involves MCQs. In MCQs, for every wrong answer, -0.25 marks are given, whereas for correct answers, +1 mark is given. However, the exact marking scheme will differ based on the subject stream.

TIFR Important Events

M.sc/M.Sc+Ph.D/Ph.D2
COURSEADMISSION LINK
M.Phil/Ph.D in Engineering, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science, M.Sc, Admission Link
Ph.D. Mathematics, Admission Link

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TIFR Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Date of Es Examination for Admission 2025 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Dec 14, 2025
Program Start Date 2026 [M.Sc]
Aug 01, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Choice of Test Center/Registration Completion for Admission 2025 [M.Sc]
Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Online Application for TIFR ES Examination 2025 [M.Sc]
Sep 27, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
TIFR GS 2026 Exam
Upcoming
Dec 14, 2025
Entrance Examination Date for Session 2026 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Upcoming
Dec 14, 2025
UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam Date
Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date
Tentative
Jan 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 15, 2026
TIFR GS 2026 Result
Tentative
Feb 17, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date
Tentative
Mar 19, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
TIFR GS 2026 Registration
Sep 27, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Choice of Test Center/Registration Completion for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Application Date for Session 2026 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Sep 27, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
TIFR GS 2026 Exam
Upcoming
Dec 14, 2025
Entrance Examination Date for Session 2026 [Ph.D] (Science)
Upcoming
Dec 14, 2025
UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam Date
Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 07, 2026
TIFR GS 2026 Result
Tentative
Feb 17, 2026
Program Start Date 2026 [Ph.D] (Science)
Aug 01, 2026
Programme Commencement Date for Session 2026 [Ph.D] (Science)
Aug 01, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
TIFR GS 2026 Registration
Sep 27, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Choice of Test Center/Registration Completion for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Science)
Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Application Date for Session 2026 [Ph.D] (Science)
Sep 27, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Entrance Examination Date for Session 2026 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Upcoming
Dec 14, 2025
Entrance Examination Date for Session 2026 [Ph.D] (Science)
Upcoming
Dec 14, 2025
Date of Es Examination for Admission 2025 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Dec 14, 2025
TIFR GS 2026 Exam
Upcoming
Dec 14, 2025
UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam Date
Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date
Tentative
Jan 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 15, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Application Timeline [M.Sc] (Agriculture)
Oct 03, 2024 - Nov 02, 2025
TIFR GS 2026 Registration
Sep 27, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Choice of Test Center/Registration Completion for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025

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