TIFR Entrance Exam Last Date

Can you tell me about the last date to apply for TIRF GS or Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Graduate School Admissions Entrance Exam 2017?

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research conducts a Graduate Programme leading to the award of PhD, Integrated M.Sc., PhD as well as M.Sc. Degree Programmes in following Subjects - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer and Systems Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability) and Science Education.

Important Dates for TIFR c 2017

Publication of Notification in Employment News: 09th September 2016

Last Date for Application: 10th October 2016

Online Registration link will be made active by 17th October 2016

DDs sent by post/courier will be accepted upto 17th October 2016

Hall Ticket download link will be active from 10th November 2016

GATE Scored based applications to Systems Science (including Communications and Applied Probability):

Opens for 03rd February 2017 and Closes 2 weeks after GATE 2017 results are displayed on their website

Date of Nationwide Entrance Exam: 11th December 2016 (Sunday)

Results of the Nationwide Entrance Exam (shortlist for interviews): 31st January 2017


Eligibility Criteria

Mathematics
• For Ph.D. : M.A./M.Sc./M. Tech.
• For I-Ph. D.: B.A./B.Sc./B.E./B. Tech. (Students already having/completing a M.Sc. degree by July 2017 are not eligible).

Physics
• For Ph.D.: M.Sc./M.S. in Physics, or equivalent, on completion of programmes(s) of duration not less than 5 years in total.
• For I-Ph. D.:
o M.E./M. Tech./B.Sc./B.S./B.E./ B. Tech. /B. Chem. in Physics, Engineering Physics, or equivalent degree, on completion of programme(s) of duration minimum 3 years in total.
o Any other degree in Science / Engineering / Medicine, or equivalent, on completion of programme(s) of duration minimum 3 years in total.
o In addition,
I-Ph.D. one with minimum 4 or more years of university education who clear the written test is considered by TCIS for their Ph.D. program.
Chemistry
• For Ph.D.: M.Sc./B.E./B. Tech./M. Pharm.
• For Ph.D.: B.Sc./B. Pharm.
• One with B.E./B. Tech degrees can optionally get an M.Sc. degree by fulfilling necessary requirements.

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. One is short-listed for interview based on written test marks, CV and Scientific Write up.
• For I-Ph.D./M. Sc.: Bachelors in any Basic Science.
• For Ph.D. Program in TCIS: M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

Computer & System Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability)
• 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./B. Sc. or equivalent degrees in other disciplines may also be considered. Exceptionally well qualified students with B. Sc. degree in computer science and related subjects may be considered for I-Phd.

One 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