Tata Institute Of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Mumbai

Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Navy Nagar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400005

Deemed University-government - Mumbai, Maharashtra

Description

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is a public deemed research university in Mumbai. Homi J. Bhabha established TIFR in 1953 with support from JRD Tata. TIFR also has a campuses in Bangalore and Hyderabad.

TIFR focuses on research in mathematics, natural sciences, biology and theoretical computer science. Institute offers Integrated M.Sc.-PhD and PhD programs in fields like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Computer Science. MSc program includes different sub-domains of Biology.

TIFR has around 700 students and 250+ faculty members. The institute operates under the Department of Atomic Energy of the Government of India.

Facilities at TIFR include computing resources, an information resource center, boys and girls hostels, a guest house, an auditorium and seminar halls.

Admissions require a written test and an interview. TIFR accepts scores from national-level exams like NET, JRF, JEST and GATE for PhD admissions.

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) awarded TIFR with an 'A+' grade. Institute is recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC).

TIFR ranks 11th in India and 866th globally in 2024. It scores in the top 50% across 97 research topics.

TIFR conducts placement drive. Companies like TCS, WIPRO and HDFC regularly conduct campus interviews.

University/Institute Name	Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Popular Name	TIFR
Affiliated with	--
Approved by	Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India
Accredited By	National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Exams Accepted	NET JRF JEST, GATE
Courses Offered	Integrated M.Sc.-Ph. D. PhD
Hostel Facilities	Boys hostel girls hostel
Ranking	11th in India, 866th globally
Flagship Programs	MSc in many sub-domains of Biology, PhD in many fields
Campus Size	--
Placements	Major recruiters include TCS and WIPRO