TIFR GS 2027 registration opens: apply by 25 October for PhD, Integrated PhD, MSc programs

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) has opened applications for its Graduate School (GS-2027) for PhD, Integrated PhD, and MSc programs. The online application portal became accessible on 26 September 2026, with the final deadline for submissions set for 25 October 2026 at 11 PM.

The GS-2027 Written Test, a national-level science entrance examination, is scheduled for Sunday, 13 December 2026, and will be conducted across more than 57 centres in India, similar to the GS-2026 cycle. The academic year for successful candidates is slated to begin on 1 August 2027.

Application Process and Key Dates

Prospective candidates for the TIFR Graduate School (GS-2027) must submit their applications exclusively through the online portal. The process includes specific deadlines for fee waiver requests and the final application submission. Candidates have the option to register for multiple tests, provided there are no timing clashes between the chosen subjects.

The application fee structure varies by gender. Male applicants are required to pay ₹1,000, while female, transgender, and other gender applicants are charged ₹500. The deadline for submitting fee waiver or special requests is 11 October 2026 at 11 PM.

Programs, Eligibility, and Stipends

The TIFR GS-2027 offers admission to PhD, Integrated PhD, and MSc programs in subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Science Education. Eligibility criteria vary by program, with some PhD programs allowing direct application from candidates holding a 4-year undergraduate degree, often requiring a minimum of 75% aggregate marks.

Students admitted to the programs will receive monthly stipends and be eligible for hostel accommodation or House Rent Allowance (HRA). PhD students will initially receive ₹37,000 per month, which will increase to ₹42,000 after their PhD registration. Integrated PhD students will receive ₹25,000 per month during their first year, with subsequent increases.

Written Test Schedule and Subjects

The GS-2027 Written Test on 13 December 2026 will be conducted in two sessions, morning and afternoon, covering different subject areas. This structure allows candidates to appear for multiple tests if their chosen subjects are scheduled in different sessions.

The morning session will include tests for Mathematics (PhD at CAM) and Science Education. The afternoon session will cover Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science & LIDS, Biology (JGEEBILS), and Mathematics (other programs). The TIFR GS exam is conducted by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, an institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India.

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