Subject Board: Physics-oriented	Subject Board: Chemistry-oriented	Subject Board: Biology-oriented
Apply Online Through TIFR Entrance Exam (GS 2023)/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.	Apply Online Through TIFR Entrance Exam (GS 2023): Based on the academic performance and the results of GS 2023 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.

NOTE: If you are not able to apply online, please click here to download the application form, print, fill and mail it in an envelope superscribed 'GS-2023 Interviews – (Subject and Program)' to the following address:

Academic Co-ordinator
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
36/P, Gopanpally Village, Serilingampally Mandal,
Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad 500046
+91 40 2020 3028/3001

Please note that if you have already filled the online application, you are not required to send a hard copy to us.

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

• Duration: 5 years
• Coursework must be completed within a maximum period of 2 years or as per the respective subject board guidelines.
• The student must register for their Ph.D research at the end of 2 years.
• A residency period of 2 years after joining TIFRH is mandatory for submitting the thesis.
• Timely disbursement of monthly scholarship: ₹31,000/- (enhanced to ₹35,000/- after registration for Ph.D research)
• Annual contingency grant: ₹40,000/-

Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D

• Duration: 6 years
• Coursework must be completed within a maximum period of 3 years as per the respective subject board guidelines.
• The student must register for a Ph.D at the end of 3 years.
• Requirements for their M.Sc degree must be completed by the end of 3 years as per the respective subject board guidelines. This will be awarded along with the Ph.D degree at the end of their programme term.
• A residency period of 1 year for M.Sc and 2 years for Ph.D after joining TIFRH is mandatory for submitting the thesis.
• Timely disbursement of monthly scholarship: ₹21,000/-; ₹31,000/- from second year (enhanced to ₹35,000/- after registration for Ph.D)
• Annual contingency grant: ₹25,000/- (enhanced to ₹40,000/- from second year onwards)

Accommodation is provided to Ph.D and Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D students at a nominal cost.