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TIFR GS Physics Exam

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is India's premier institution for advanced research in fundamental sciences. The Institute runs a graduate program leading to the award of PhD, Integrated MSc-PhD as well as MSc degree 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.

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Participating Institutes

  • TIFR-Mumbai Physics :  Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics (DAA), Department of Condensed Matter Physics & Materials Science (DCMPMS), Department of High Energy Physics (DHEP), Department of Nuclear & Atomic Physics (DNAP), and Department of Theoretical Physics (DTP) - https://www.tifr.res.in/~sbp

  • TIFR-H : TIFR Hyderabad https://www.tifrh.res.in

  • NCRA :  National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Pune http://www.ncra.tifr.res.in

  • ICTS :  International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), Bengaluru https://www.icts.res.in

TIFR Exam Pattern

• SECTION A comprises 25 questions, numbered Q.1‐Q. 25. These are questions on basic topics.

• SECTION B comprises 15 questions, numbered Q. 1‐Q. 15. These may require somewhat more thought/knowledge.

• ALL questions are Multiple-Choice Type. In each case, ONLY ONE option is correct. Answer them by clicking the radio button next to the relevant option.

•If your calculated answer does not match any of the given options exactly, you may mark the closest one if it is reasonably close.

• The grading scheme will be as follows: Section A: +3 marks if correct; ‐1 mark if incorrect; 0 marks if not attempted Section B: +5 marks if correct; 0 marks if incorrect or not attempted, i.e. NO negative marks.

TIFR GS Physics Syllabus

(As per website)

In general, the syllabus for the Admissions Tests in Physics [Screening test as well as the Interviews/Written tests] is typically a course of studies in Physics as the main subject in the Undergraduate and Masters levels in an Indian University. The questions in the Screening test and the Interviews/Written tests are distributed over the following areas:

Classical Mechanics; Mathematics relevant to Physics; Electricity and Magnetism; Quantum Mechanics; Heat, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics; General Physics; Modern Physics; Electronics and Experimental Physics.

Fellowship

PhD

Students receive a monthly fellowship of Rs 31,000 (+ hostel accommodation OR HRA as applicable) enhanced to Rs 35,000 after registration.

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I-PhD

Students receive a monthly fellowship of Rs 21,000 for the first year. At the end of the first year, upon satisfactory performance, the fellowship is enhanced to Rs 31,000 per month (further raised to Rs 35,000 after registration for PhD). If a student takes the MSc exit option, then the fellowship for the 3rd year is reduced to the 1st year amount.

Eligibility

Eligibility for PhD:
MSc/ MS or equivalent degree in Physics of duration not less than 5 years.
Eligibility for I-PhD:
ME/ M Tech/ BSc/ BS/ BE/ B Tech or equivalent degree in Physics of duration not less than 3 years. Any other degree in Science / Engineering or equivalent, of duration not less than 3 years in total.


Some admissions based on GATE/ NET/ JEST scores in Physics are also possible. Details of how to apply will be available on the websites of TIFRMumbai, NCRA, ICTS, and TIFRHyderabad, at an appropriate time.

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