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The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) has opened applications for TIFR Graduate School GS-2027, offering opportunities for students seeking admission to PhD and Integrated MSc-PhD programmes in fundamental sciences and related areas.
According to TIFR’s official admissions information, the Graduate School offers doctoral and integrated doctoral programmes across areas including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science & Learning, Information and Data Science, and Science Education.
The GS-2027 admission cycle includes a nationwide entrance examination, with participating TIFR centres and institutes including TIFR Mumbai, CAM Bengaluru, ICTS Bengaluru, NCBS Bengaluru, NCRA Pune, HBCSE, TIFR Hyderabad and other associated centres.
Programmes include:
- PhD & Integrated MSc-PhD: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Learning, Information and Data Sciences, Mathematics and Physics
- PhD: CAM-ICTS Applied Computational Mathematics, Physics of Life and Science Education.
Eligibility
Eligibility varies according to the specific subject, programme and TIFR centre. Applicants should check the official GS-2027 eligibility criteria before submitting an application. TIFR specifically advises applicants to review the eligibility requirements and FAQs before applying. https://www.tifr.res.in/academics/gs_admissions.php
How to apply
- Visit the official TIFR Graduate School admissions portal.
- Review the programme-specific eligibility criteria and admission information.
- Register and complete the online application.
- Submit any required fee-waiver request by the applicable deadline.
- Complete registration and submit the application by the final deadline.
- Download the hall ticket when it becomes available.
- Appear for the TIFR GS-2027 nationwide entrance examination.
Important dates:
- Online application opens: September 26, 2026
- Fee-waiver request deadline: October 11, 2026, 11:00 PM
- Final application/registration deadline: October 25, 2026, 11:00 PM
- Entrance examination: December 13, 2026
- Programme start date: August 1, 2027 https://www.tifr.res.in/academics/gs_advertisement.php
Apply: https://www.tifr.res.in/academics/gs_admissions.php
Deadline
October 25, 2026, at 11:00 PM
Contact details
Email: admissions@tifr.res.in