The Ph.D program at TIFR Hyderabad aims to foster an interdisciplinary approach toward answering scientific question. The department-less structure, an open-lab culture, a flexible course selection and the freedom to join any lab in the institute, combined with world-class facilities and cutting-edge research, creates a stimulating research environment and enables students to pursue interdisciplinary research. Students are admitted through either of the following three subject boards: Physics-oriented, Chemistry-oriented, or Biology-oriented. The choice of the subject board depends on the student’s previous degree and his/her research interests.
The eligibility criteria for the Ph.D and integrated M.Sc–Ph.D programmes under the Physics-oriented, Chemistry-oriented, and Biology-oriented subject boards are listed below.
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Ph.D: M.Sc (Physics) or a B.Tech/B.E/ degree in Engineering Physics, which requires four or more years of university training.
Integrated M.Sc–Ph.D: B.Sc/ B.E./ B.Tech/ B.Pharma or equivalent Science/Engineering/Medical degree/M.Sc (other than Physics)/M.Tech/M. Pharm/MBBS or equivalent Science/Engineering/Medical Master’s degree.
In addition, the candidate must have qualified in any of the following examinations in Physical Sciences/ Engineering:
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Ph.D: M.Sc (Chemistry) / M.Tech (Chemical Sciences)/M.Pharma or equivalent science/engineering/Medical degree
Integrated M.Sc–Ph.D: B.Sc/ B.E./ B. Tech/ B.Pharma or equivalent Science/Engineering/Medical degree
In addition, the candidate must have qualified in any of the following examinations in the Chemical Sciences/Engineering: The written test of TIFR (2022)
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Ph.D: M.Sc (Physics/Chemistry/Any branch of Biology) or any professional Master’s degree (M.Pharma./M.Tech.), or a degree that requires four or more years of university training (e.g., MBBS, BDS).
Integrated M.Sc–Ph.D: B.Sc (Physics/Chemistry/Any branch of Biology) or any 4-year degree program that awards a Bachelor’s degree including B.Tech, B.E, B.V.Sc., B.Pharma (4-year course).
In addition, the candidate must have qualified in any of the following examinations in the Biological Sciences/Engineering:
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| Subject Board: Physics-oriented | Subject Board: Chemistry-oriented | Subject Board: Biology-oriented |
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| Through TIFR Entrance Exam (GS 2022)/GATE/JEST/CSIR-UGC NET: Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria should apply through our online portal. TIFRH Physics interviews will be conducted tentatively during May–June 2023 (for both Ph.D and Int M.Sc-Ph.D candidates). The exact dates for the on-campus interview will be mentioned in the call letter. If you have any other queries, please write to gsadmissions@tifrh.res.in with ‘Inquiry: Graduate School Admissions 2023’ as the subject of the email. | Through TIFR Entrance Exam (GS 2022): Based on the academic performance and the results of GS 2022 TIFR entrance exam, shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview. Through GATE/JAM/CSIR–UGC NET: Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria should apply through our online portal. TIFRH Chemistry interviews will be conducted tentatively in May–June 2023 (for both Ph.D and Int M.Sc-Ph.D candidates). The exact dates for the on-campus interview will be mentioned in the call letter. If you have any other queries, please write to gsadmissions@tifrh.res.in with ‘Inquiry: Graduate School Admissions 2023’ as the subject of the email. |
TIFRH will consider any and all applications received before Mar 31, 2023. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for on-campus interview. TIFRH Biology interviews will be conducted 22-25 May 2023 (1st Round, Online) and 12-15 Jun 2023 (2nd Round) (for both Ph.D and Int M.Sc-Ph.D candidates). The exact dates for the on-campus interview will be mentioned in the call letter.
JGEEBILS 2023 results along with the procedure for submission of full applications can be found at https://www.ncbs.res.in/academic/admissions-gs2023etresults
Applicants who are qualified through GATE/CSIR UGC-NET and are in the top 05 percentile of ranks are required to write to phd@ncbs.res.in. We will provide instructions to you on how to submit a full application. In the full application you will be required to state your GATE/CSIR/UGC-NET rank and upload the corresponding Scorecard as supporting evidence.
If you have any other queries, please write to gsadmissions@tifrh.res.in or phd@ncbs.res.in with ‘Inquiry for TIFRH Biology GS 2023’ as the subject of the email. |
The academics at TIFRH is a holistic experience where students go beyond the textbook and their lab, to work together with students of other disciplines, and attend seminars, conferences, and symposiums. The full calendar of events at TIFRH also includes cultural activities and community outreach programmes. While TIFRH’s fluid structure of learning encourages students to be creative and innovative, the intensive academic requirements also ensure that they acquire the highest levels of theoretical knowledge and practical skill. Further, they have the scope to gain practical and field experiences through collaborations with other institutions, research organisations, and industry players across Hyderabad. They can also take advantage of the ecosystem of translational research and entrepreneurship in the city.
The structure at TIFRH is such that students may take up courses from other subject boards other than the board they are enrolled under, and proceed to fulfill the credit requirements. Students can choose from an extensive array of subjects provided in our course list which is available here. The allocation of credits for these courses will be done as per the subject board guidelines under which the student is admitted. The course work for registration must be done by students as per the requirements of their respective subject boards. Ph.D
