TIFR - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
privateNAAC GRADE 'A+'NIRF #17 (2025)

TIFR - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Mumbai, MaharashtraEst. 1945

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7

Total Rankings

3

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#12

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2025

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Best: #12
#17

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2025

#17

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2025

#17

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#12

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US News

Best: #452
#452

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2022

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CWUR

Best: #644
#644

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2025

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Quick Overview

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai offers Phd and Integrated M.Sc - Ph.D and pure M.Sc programmes to students. The programmes offered are in the subjects including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability) and Science Education.

Latest Update March 8, 2021: The admission process has started for PhD in Science Education.

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TIFR Mumbai Details

TIFR Mumbai students get fellowships according to rules governed by DAE. Currently, TIFR Mumbai students get Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 28,000 per month for the students before and after the Ph.D. registration respectively. All the TIFR Mumbai scholarships come from DAE. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai students can also apply for the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee (SPM) Fellowship of CSIR. The initial qualification of students applying for TIFR Mumbai fellowships (integrated M.Sc. and Ph.D.) is graduates in basic science or graduate in professional courses. Whereas, for Ph.D., the initial qualification is postgraduate in basic science or graduate in professional courses.

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Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D in Sciences EducationPG
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Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D in ChemistryPG
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Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D in MathematicsPG
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Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D in PhysicsPG
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M.Sc Biological SciencePG
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3.6 LPA

Average

24 LPA

Highest

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Candidates are offered admissions at two levels at TIFR Mumbai: postgraduate and doctoral. TIFR Mumbai admissions are offered in the following branches: biology, chemistry, mathematics, astronomy, physics and computer science. TIFR Mumbai courses offered for admission are M.Sc. and Ph.D. Chemistry Integrated, M.Sc. and Ph.D. Astronomy and Astrophysics Integrated, M.Sc. and Ph.D. Nuclear and Atomic Physics Integrated, M.Sc. Biological Sciences, Ph.D. Theoretical Physics to name a few. TIFR Mumbai admission comprises two steps: a written test and an interview. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai written test is conducted in five disciplines: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Computer Science. It is to be noted that the science education entrance examination is conducted separately.

Reviews & Ratings

Student experiences and feedback

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4.3

24 Verified Reviews

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P
Ph.D Biological Science
5.0

My exprerience is very satisfied for this institute.

College Infrastructure: The infrastructure of National centre for biological sciences coming under the tata institute of fundamental research having a good infra with all the necessary facilities avai...

Jul 2024
A
Ayush RajIntegrated M.Sc-Ph.D in Chemistry
5.0

My Overall Experience in this college

If I tell you about my overall experience in this college so that is really amazing and learn a lot of things here related to my course and as well as about actual life problem's and got true friend's...

Mar 2024
S
SouravPhD
4.8

My Visit to Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Our Institute provided differrent facilities like Wi-Fi, library, well equipped laboratories etc. Hostel and Mess Facilities were also relevant. Medical Facilities were also somewhere satisfactory and...

May 2020
P
ParasmalM.Sc
4.8

My visit to Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Overall, My campus life was better. The Infrastructure of my campus was extremely good. Our faculty members were good. Almost all the festivals were celebrated with joy. Many other basic necessities l...

May 2020
S
Sudip ChakrabortyM.Sc, Physics
4.7

Review of my college

Good points: Exceptional faculty and environment World-class research facility Modern coursework and brilliant exposure Stipend and zero fee Academic, cultural and social variety and a harmonio...

Sept 2017
S
Sparsh SawaleM.Sc + Ph.D
4.5

My career making machine

I got admission in this college on my interview skills and knowledge I have given the interview and since it is a very respective college and from a very respective firm you just need to be graduated...

May 2020
D
DebashreePh.D.
4.5

Best Research Institute To Study In.

The college is well-acclaimed and celebrated in the field of research and programs related to it. It is one of the best institutes in India that gives the students a great opportunity in their preferr...

Jun 2020
A
AjayM.sc
4.5

college review

Admissions to all the programmers offered by TIFR is based on a written test conducted by the institute. However, the institute also accepts GATE / NET / JEST scores for admissions to Physics....

Jun 2020
S
SamridhiM.Sc + Ph.D, Biology
4.5

Awesome and alluring.

TFIR provided me with the best of education and exposure from the finest of doctorate teachers and professionals. I got the certifications and recommendations from my college?s best and finest faculty...

May 2020
J
JayM.Sc, Biology
4.3

My journey in Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

My college life was very happy and eventful. I had very satisfactory relationship with all my professors. I am still in touch with some of them and they still guide me in my career. I had also made ve...

Jun 2020
S
Sampat Kumar SharmaPHD
4.3

Sampat Kumar Sharma's Review On Tata Institute Of Fundamental Research - [TIFR], Mumbai

Its a really good institute for research. Faculties and students are enthusiastic and put lots of effort in research. Institute management is up to the mark.

Sept 2015
P
PratikPh.D
4.3

Trustworthy college with all essential facilities

As my college, TIFR have won citation award for the clarivate analytics in India research excellence. They also conduct seminar and conferences on regular bases for students. As, TIFR is collaborating...

Jun 2020
S
SharanyaPh.D
4.3

Sharanya's Review On Tata Institute Of Fundamental Research - [TIFR], Mumbai

TIFR is a place that is home to a world-class faculty, an amazing alumni network, super affordable (not to forget about the stipend) course structure, and very friendly campus. Though the hostel and a...

May 2020
R
RameshPh.D, Mathematics
4.3

The revolutionary mathematics research institute

Though I was doing my Master's in mathematics I had to focus more on the TIFR GS entrance exam to pursue my Ph.D. in Mathematics. Not only that, after I qualified the exam with good ranking, but only...

May 2020
A
AbishekPh.D, Biology
4.3

The institute made me what I always wished to be!

In work since 1945, this deemed university has spread its glory in the entire country. Homi J Bhabha and J.R.D. Tata built the strong base of the university that has only flourished while reaching new...

May 2020
V
ViditM.Sc, Biology
4.2

Review of my college

I had always wanted to do my masters degree from this college. After completing my graduation with quite decent marks, I took an admission in this college. My selection was done through an entrance ex...

Jun 2020
G
GangadharM.Sc
4.2

Good college with regular infrastructure, faculty members

Its positive review, it has outstanding faculty and environment with world-class research facility, modern assignments. Stipend is provided with zero fees no Academic fees are charged, cultural and so...

Jun 2020
P
Ph.D High Energy Physics
4.0

Pleasure

College Infrastructure: Hostels are good. Everyone is provided with a single sharing room. The rooms are excellent, with an attached bathroom and a balcony as well. We are a small group of students he...

Sept 2024
K
Kanika JainM.Sc in Computer System
4.0

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Based on my own experience, I highly recommend this college to all students who are looking for higher studies. I personally wish that everyone get best education so one should come here for sure.

Jul 2024
S
sanaM.Sc in Mathematics
4.0

Overall Rating of the University

With its focus on academic quality, technical exposure, and overall student development, this institute has made a name for itself. There are several different undergraduate and graduate courses avail...

Oct 2025
S
SoorajPh.d
4.0

My research life starts from here

TIFR conducts its own one of a kind thorough placement test. I, in the same way as other different competitors, took the test and qualified for Integrated M.Sc.- PhD course. As TIFR doesn't unveil the...

Jun 2020
S
Suryakant KashyapM.Sc + Ph.D
3.8

My dream my Tata college

There is self entrance exam in this college if you have dream to pursue MSc + PhD from this college then you have to give that entrance exam and need to clear the admission eligibility criteria and yo...

May 2020
A
AnonymousIntegrated M.Sc.+ Ph.D in Mathematics
3.4

It is a good place for budding mathematicians although you will be deprived of dazzling campus life.

TIFR is a research institute. So there is no scope for companies to come and recruit students here. However, students who completed their studies here, are well settled in academia. | Hostels are good...

Jan 2022
P
PrathamMASTER OF SCIENCE [M.SC]
3.3

Amazing experience!

I took an admission in the course - Masters in Science. I gave the entrance exam, i,e., GS that is conducted every year in the 2nd week of December. My result was announced in the last week of January...

May 2020
P
Ph.D Biological Science
5.0

My exprerience is very satisfied for this institute.

College Infrastructure: The infrastructure of National centre for biological sciences coming under the tata institute of fundamental research having a good infra with all the necessary facilities avai...

Jul 2024
A
Ayush RajIntegrated M.Sc-Ph.D in Chemistry
5.0

My Overall Experience in this college

If I tell you about my overall experience in this college so that is really amazing and learn a lot of things here related to my course and as well as about actual life problem's and got true friend's...

Mar 2024
S
SouravPhD
4.8

My Visit to Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Our Institute provided differrent facilities like Wi-Fi, library, well equipped laboratories etc. Hostel and Mess Facilities were also relevant. Medical Facilities were also somewhere satisfactory and...

May 2020
P
ParasmalM.Sc
4.8

My visit to Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Overall, My campus life was better. The Infrastructure of my campus was extremely good. Our faculty members were good. Almost all the festivals were celebrated with joy. Many other basic necessities l...

May 2020
S
Sudip ChakrabortyM.Sc, Physics
4.7

Review of my college

Good points: Exceptional faculty and environment World-class research facility Modern coursework and brilliant exposure Stipend and zero fee Academic, cultural and social variety and a harmonio...

Sept 2017
S
Sparsh SawaleM.Sc + Ph.D
4.5

My career making machine

I got admission in this college on my interview skills and knowledge I have given the interview and since it is a very respective college and from a very respective firm you just need to be graduated...

May 2020
D
DebashreePh.D.
4.5

Best Research Institute To Study In.

The college is well-acclaimed and celebrated in the field of research and programs related to it. It is one of the best institutes in India that gives the students a great opportunity in their preferr...

Jun 2020
A
AjayM.sc
4.5

college review

Admissions to all the programmers offered by TIFR is based on a written test conducted by the institute. However, the institute also accepts GATE / NET / JEST scores for admissions to Physics....

Jun 2020
S
SamridhiM.Sc + Ph.D, Biology
4.5

Awesome and alluring.

TFIR provided me with the best of education and exposure from the finest of doctorate teachers and professionals. I got the certifications and recommendations from my college?s best and finest faculty...

May 2020
J
JayM.Sc, Biology
4.3

My journey in Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

My college life was very happy and eventful. I had very satisfactory relationship with all my professors. I am still in touch with some of them and they still guide me in my career. I had also made ve...

Jun 2020
S
Sampat Kumar SharmaPHD
4.3

Sampat Kumar Sharma's Review On Tata Institute Of Fundamental Research - [TIFR], Mumbai

Its a really good institute for research. Faculties and students are enthusiastic and put lots of effort in research. Institute management is up to the mark.

Sept 2015
P
PratikPh.D
4.3

Trustworthy college with all essential facilities

As my college, TIFR have won citation award for the clarivate analytics in India research excellence. They also conduct seminar and conferences on regular bases for students. As, TIFR is collaborating...

Jun 2020
S
SharanyaPh.D
4.3

Sharanya's Review On Tata Institute Of Fundamental Research - [TIFR], Mumbai

TIFR is a place that is home to a world-class faculty, an amazing alumni network, super affordable (not to forget about the stipend) course structure, and very friendly campus. Though the hostel and a...

May 2020
R
RameshPh.D, Mathematics
4.3

The revolutionary mathematics research institute

Though I was doing my Master's in mathematics I had to focus more on the TIFR GS entrance exam to pursue my Ph.D. in Mathematics. Not only that, after I qualified the exam with good ranking, but only...

May 2020
A
AbishekPh.D, Biology
4.3

The institute made me what I always wished to be!

In work since 1945, this deemed university has spread its glory in the entire country. Homi J Bhabha and J.R.D. Tata built the strong base of the university that has only flourished while reaching new...

May 2020
V
ViditM.Sc, Biology
4.2

Review of my college

I had always wanted to do my masters degree from this college. After completing my graduation with quite decent marks, I took an admission in this college. My selection was done through an entrance ex...

Jun 2020
G
GangadharM.Sc
4.2

Good college with regular infrastructure, faculty members

Its positive review, it has outstanding faculty and environment with world-class research facility, modern assignments. Stipend is provided with zero fees no Academic fees are charged, cultural and so...

Jun 2020
P
Ph.D High Energy Physics
4.0

Pleasure

College Infrastructure: Hostels are good. Everyone is provided with a single sharing room. The rooms are excellent, with an attached bathroom and a balcony as well. We are a small group of students he...

Sept 2024
K
Kanika JainM.Sc in Computer System
4.0

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Based on my own experience, I highly recommend this college to all students who are looking for higher studies. I personally wish that everyone get best education so one should come here for sure.

Jul 2024
S
sanaM.Sc in Mathematics
4.0

Overall Rating of the University

With its focus on academic quality, technical exposure, and overall student development, this institute has made a name for itself. There are several different undergraduate and graduate courses avail...

Oct 2025
S
SoorajPh.d
4.0

My research life starts from here

TIFR conducts its own one of a kind thorough placement test. I, in the same way as other different competitors, took the test and qualified for Integrated M.Sc.- PhD course. As TIFR doesn't unveil the...

Jun 2020
S
Suryakant KashyapM.Sc + Ph.D
3.8

My dream my Tata college

There is self entrance exam in this college if you have dream to pursue MSc + PhD from this college then you have to give that entrance exam and need to clear the admission eligibility criteria and yo...

May 2020
A
AnonymousIntegrated M.Sc.+ Ph.D in Mathematics
3.4

It is a good place for budding mathematicians although you will be deprived of dazzling campus life.

TIFR is a research institute. So there is no scope for companies to come and recruit students here. However, students who completed their studies here, are well settled in academia. | Hostels are good...

Jan 2022
P
PrathamMASTER OF SCIENCE [M.SC]
3.3

Amazing experience!

I took an admission in the course - Masters in Science. I gave the entrance exam, i,e., GS that is conducted every year in the 2nd week of December. My result was announced in the last week of January...

May 2020

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