Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is one of the prominent institutions that offer research facilities for eligible candidates. The admission to the postgraduate courses and the research programs are offered through certain entrance exams. Ph.D in Mathematics Entrance Exam is carried out for the selection of candidates in to the research program in Mathematics. The written exam is carried out for the selection of candidates in to both integrated Ph.D program and regular Ph.D course.

Structure of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Ph.D in Mathematics Entrance Exam

The test is based on the topics of the bachelor degree in mathematics. The duration of the entrance test is 90 minutes. The test will have true/ false model questions.  The total number of questions for the test is 30.

Syllabus of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Ph.D in Mathematics Entrance Exam

• Algebra
• Analysis
• Calculus
• Differential and Integral Calculus
• Analytical geometry of two dimensions
• Differential Equations
• Partial differential equations
• Geometry
• Calculus of variations
• Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra
• Analytical geometry of three dimensions
• Linear Programming and Optimization
• Mechanics
• Numerical Methods
• Probability Theory
• Vector Analysis

Eligibility Criteria

Those who possess bachelor’s degree in engineering or B.Sc/ B.A degree in mathematics can apply for integrated Ph.D degree in Mathematics. Ph.D degree in mathematics is awarded for those candidates who have completed their M.Tech/M.E degree or master’s degree in mathematics.

How to Apply?

The application for TIFR Ph.D degree in Mathematics can be submitted through online method only. Students of remote areas have the provision to send the application through post. In such case the candidate should request for application, along with an envelope of 25cmx 17cm and a stamp of Rs. 20/-. The candidate should pay a fixed amount of fee for attending the entrance test. The amount is Rs. 500/- for online applications and Rs. 550/- for applications submitted through postal method. The payment can be made through Credit/Debit card. This can also be paid in the form of Demand Draft drawn from State Bank of India. The DD amount must be taken in favor of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. The same must be payable at Mumbai also. After paying the fee amount, filled up applications must be forwarded to the notified address before final date.

How to fill the Form?

• Review the guidelines given in the brochure before filling the form
• Fill up the columns in the application form with exact information
• Submit online/postal application prior to last date
• The name of the candidate must be put on the back of the Demand Draft, in case of postal application method
• Keep the hardcopy of the submitted application for future referrals

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Last date for submission of application form: Second week of October, 2012

Date of Exam of Entrance Test: Second week of December, 2012

Publication of Results: Second week of January

List of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Ph.D in Mathematics Entrance Exam Test Centers

• Ahmedabad
• Bengaluru
• Bhubaneshwar
• Chandigarh
• Chennai
• Cochin
• Guwahati
• Haldwani
• Hyderabad
• Indore
• Jaipur
• Jammu & Kashmir
• Kanpur
• Kolkata
• Madurai
• Mangalore
• Mumbai
• Nagpur
• New Delhi
• Patna
• Pune
• Varanasi
• Visakhapatnam

Contact Address for Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Ph.D in Mathematics Entrance Exam

• Address: University Cell, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai
• Phone: +91-22 2278 2000
• Fax: +91-22 2280 4610, 2280 4611
• Website URL: www. tifr.res.in

Colleges Accepting Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Ph.D in Mathematics Entrance Exam Score

• School of Mathematics, Mumbai
• Centre for Applicable Mathematics (CAM), Bengaluru

Reference Books on Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Ph.D in Mathematics Entrance Exam

• A History of Vector Analysis by Michael J. Crowe
• A Textbook of B. Sc. Mathematics by Ranganath
• A Textbook of Engineering Mathematics by Iyenger, and Bali
• Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Kreyszig
• An Elementary Treatise on the Dynamics of 1′article and of Rigid Bodies by Loney, S. L
• Basic Algebra by Jacobeon
• Classical Electrodynamics by Jackson, J. D
• Concepts of Modern Mathematics by Ian Stewart
• Differential and Integral Calculus by John Irwin Hutchinson Virgil
• Differential Geometry: An Integrated Approach by Prakash
• Discrete Mathematics by Norman Biggs
• Elements of Coordinate Geometry by Loney, S. L
• Elements of Discrete Mathematics by Liu, C. L
• Elements of the Theory of Computation by Lewis, and Papadimitriou
• Elements of the Theory of Functions and Functional Analysis by Kolmogorov, A. N., and Fomin, S. V
• Higher Algebra by Kuroah, A
• Hydrostatics by Kar, J. M.t
• Information Retrieval by C. J. van Rijsbergen
• Insight into Mathematical Modeling by Kapur, J. N
• Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages, and Computation by Hopcroft, and Ullman
• Linear Algebra by Hoffman and Kunze
• Linear Algebra, a Geometric Approach by Kumaresan, S
• Mathematics by Raintree Steck
• Matrix Theory by Lewis
• Numerical Integration of Differential Equations by A G Shanker
• Numerical Methods for Scientific and Engineering Computation by Jain, M. K., Iyenger, S. R. K., and Jain, R. K
• Operator Algebras Generated by Commuting Projections: A Vector Measure Approach by Werner Ricker
• Optimizing modeling with LINDO by Schrage, Linus
• Principles of Relativity Physics by Anderson, J. L
• Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Forms: a Unified Approach by John H Hubbard
• Schaum’s Easy Outline of Discrete Mathematics by Seymour Lipschutz
• Set Theory and Related Topics by Lipechutz, S
• The Art of Computer Programming by Knuth, D
• The C Programming Language by Kernighan, B. W., and Ritchie, D. M
• The principles of mathematics by Bertrand Russell
• The Principles of the Differential and Integral Calculus by Washington M Cartney
• The UNIX Programming Environment by Kernighan, B., and Pike, R
• Vector Analysis by Edwin Bidwell Wilson

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Study Plan

• Set up a time schedule for study
• Follow the same regularly
• Practice previous questions
• Use prescribed books for study
• Revise all topics before exam

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Ph.D in Mathematics Entrance Exam can be obtained from the official website of the University.

Score Validity

The score validity of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Ph.D in Mathematics Entrance Exam will be only for 1 year.