M.tech in TIFR

I have completed my B.tech and want to take admission in the M.tech course offered by Tata institute of fundamental research. Will you please tell me about the admission eligibility required for take admission in its M.tech course? Please tell me from where I can download its application form?

Can you tell me about the specialisations offered by TISS (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research) for M Tech (Master of Technology) Programs?

[Neelu Bhasin]

The TISS (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research) is India's premier institution for advanced research in fundamental sciences. It runs a graduate programme leading to the award of Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. as well as M.Sc. degree in certain subjects.


The Graduate Programme at TIFR is classified into the following Subjects - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability) and Science Education. It is conducted at the Mumbai campus and various National Centres of TIFR.


Graduate Programme Eligibility

Mathematics
For Ph.D. : M.A./M.Sc./M.Tech.
For I-Ph.D. : B.A./B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. (Students already having/completing an M.Sc. degree by July 2020 are not eligible for I-Ph.D.).


Physics
For Ph.D.:
M.Sc./M.S. in Physics, or equivalent degree, on completion of programmes(s) of duration not less than 5 years in total.

For I-Ph.D.:
M.E./M.Tech./B.Sc./B.S./B.E./ B.Tech./B.Chem in Physics, Engineering Physics, or equivalent degree, on completion of programme of minimum 3 years in total Any other degree in Science / Engineering / Medicine, or equivalent, on completion of programme(s) of duration not less than 3 years in total
In addition, I-Ph.D. candidates with not less than four or more years of university education who clear the written test may be considered by TIFR-H for their Ph.D. program.


Chemistry
For Ph.D.:
M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Pharm. or equivalent degree.

For I-Ph.D.:
B.Sc./B.Pharm./B.S. degree or equivalent degree.
Candidates with B.E./B.Tech degrees can optionally get an M.Sc. degree by fulfilling necessary requirements.


Biology
One will be shortlisted for interview based on written test marks, CV, letters of recommendation and scientific write-up.

For Ph.D.:
Masters in Basic Science (M.Sc. Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ any branch of Biology) or any professional Master's Degree (M.Pharma./M.Tech.), or a > 4 year degree program (e.g. MBBS, BDS). Students holding an M.Sc. degree in a non-Biology-allied discipline such as Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Computer Science, and who wish to obtain an M.Sc. in Biology, will be offered the option of enrolling in the I-Ph.D. programme at the time of joining.

For I-Ph.D./M.Sc.:
Bachelors in any Basic Science (Physics/ Chemistry/Mathematics/any branch of Biology) OR any 4-year degree programme that awards a "Bachelor's degree" including B.Tech., B.E., B.V.Sc., B.Pharma. (4 year course)

For M.Sc. (Wildlife Biology & Conservation):
Indian nationals who have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (with a minimum of 50% in core subjects) and a strong interest in wildlife research and conservation Graduate nationals for Central, South and Southeast Asian countries, with similar qualifications are also eligible to apply.


Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability):
For Ph.D. : B.Tech./B.E./M.Tech./M.E./M.C.A./M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Computer Science / Electronics & Communications Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related branches. Exceptionally well qualified students with B.Tech./ B.E./M.Tech./M.E./M.Sc. degrees in other disciplines may also be considered. Exceptionally well qualified students with a three year degree in related subjects may be considered for I-Ph.D.

Candidates not holding a Master's degree and admitted to a Ph.D./Int. Ph.D. program can receive an M.Sc. degree in some subjects by fulfilling prescribed requirements