Notification for
Graduate School Admissions (GS - 2015)
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is India's premier institution for advanced research in fundamental sciences. The Institute runs a graduate programme leading to the award of Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. as well as M.Sc. degreee in certain subjects. With its distinguished faculty, world class facilities and stimulating research environment, it is an ideal place for aspiring scientists to initiate their career. The Graduate Programme at TIFR is classified into the following Subjects - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability) and Science Education. It is conducted at the Mumbai campus and various National Centres of TIFR.
Subject : Program :
- Biology (Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. and M.Sc.)
- Department of Biological sciences, TIFR, Mumbai - http://www.tifr.res.in/~dbs
- National Centre for Biological sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru (http://www.ncbs.res.in) only Ph.D. and Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. programs.
- TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad (http://www.tifrh.res.in)
Eligibility :
- 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 I-Ph.D./M.Sc.: Bachelors in any Basic Science.
- For Ph.D. Program in TCIS: M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
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.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews to be held during end-February to early-April, 2015. Exact dates would be announced later.
- Results of the entrance examination will be announced on January 15, 2015 and students shortlisted for interview will be intimated by email.
Scholarship & Fees :
- For Ph.D. and I-Ph.D. programmes, the academic year starts from August 1, every year. The academic year for M.Sc. programme begins from July 1, every year.
- Ph.D. Students receive a monthly scholarship of Rs 16,000/- (enhanced to Rs 18,000/- after registration) and an annual contingency grant of Rs 20,000/-, in addition to a tuition grant covering the annual fees. The annual fee is Rs 4000/-.
- I-Ph.D. (Mathematics/Physics/Biology) Students receive a monthly scholarship of Rs 16,000/- (enhanced to Rs 18,000/- from third year onwards, subject to passing the Comprehensive Exam/registration), in addition to a tuition grant covering the annual fees.
- M.Sc. (Biology) Students receive a monthly scholarship of Rs 12,000/- and the annual fee is Rs 2000/-.
Application Procedure :
- Students can apply online. Please follow appropriate link on this website for filling up the application form. Read the instructions carefully before you start filling up the online application form. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE MULTIPLE REGISTRATIONS FOR THE SAME SUBJECT.
Manual Applications: Students from remote areas who do not have access to internet may apply manually. They may send a request for application form (without DD) along with a self-addressed stamped (Rs 20/-) envelope (size 25cm x 17cm) superscribed "GS-2014 (Subject)" to :
- For Biology: Admissions Section, NCBS, Bangalore.
- For other subjects, except Science Education: Universvity Cell , TIFR, Mumbai.
- The filled-in application form should be sent along with DD and two passport size photographs (one pasted on the application and one stapled to it).
- Students may appear for the written test in multiple subjects if the timings do not clash. Please send separate application (including Demand Draft) for each subject. In case of online applicants, students will have to re-register with a different email id.
- Students who wish to apply online and make payment by Demand Draft may send the Demand Draft with their name, reference code and telephone number written behind it. Alternately, students can make online payment through internet banking or by Debit/Credit Card.
Important Dates :
- Last date for application : September 30, 2014
- Nationwide Entrance Examination : Sunday, December 14, 2014
- nline payment link will be active upto : October 6, 2014
- DDs sent by post/courier will be accepted upto : October 10, 2014
- Hall Ticket download link will be active from : November 11, 2014
- Results of the Nationwide Entrance Examination : January 15, 2015
Contact Information :
Admissions Section
National Centre for Biological sciences
UAS-GKVK Campus, Bellary Road,
Bangalore 560065.
Tel: 080-23666404
Fax: 080-23636662
Email: PhD@ncbs.res.in
Deadline : 30.09.14
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