20 October 2017
TIFR GS 2018 is a shared entrance test which conducted for admission to graduate program in Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences. TIFR examination is conducted by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. All participating Institutes use the TIFR GS score along with other inputs as part of their admission process. Candidates are required to apply separately to each participating institution. The main objective of this shared test is to reduce the difficulties that students faced with multiple entrance tests and to reduce the duplication of effort by many institutions in conducting such examinations. The TIFR Nationwide Entrance Examination (GS-2018) for Biology is also called the Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS). The admission to the given courses at NCBS, Bangalore and DBS Mumbai will be granted on the basis of the scores obtained in the TIFR GS.
Latest Update: TIFR GS Result is declared on 31 January 2018. Check TIFR GS Result 2018 Here
TIFR GS 2018 Entrance Exam Dates
Events |
Dates |
TIFR GS Application ends |
16 October 2017 |
Last Date for application in Biology and M.Sc. (Wildlife Biology & Conservation) |
20 October 2017 |
Online payment link will be active up to |
18 October 2017 |
DDs sent by post/courier will be accepted upto |
20 October 2017 |
TIFR GS Admit Card (Available) |
15 November 2017 |
TIFR GS Nationwide Entrance Examination |
10 December 2017 |
TIFR GS 2018 Result (Declared) |
31 January 2018 |
The application process of GS 2018 will be conducted through both offline & online mode. The detail of both offline & online application process is described below. Candidates should read the instructions carefully before you start filling up the online application form.
Online Application Process: Those candidates who have the facility of the internet can apply online. Such candidates should click on the following link to fill the application form.
Offline Application Process: Candidates from remote areas who do not have access to the internet may apply manually. They may send a request for an application form (without DD) along with a self-addressed stamped (Rs. 10) envelope (size 25cm x 17 cm) superscribed “GS-20..” to the following address:
Admission Section,
National Centre for Biological Sciences,
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research GKVK,
Bellary Road Bangalore 560065
TIFR GS Application Form 2018 - Apply Here
The completed application form should be sent along with DD and two passport size photographs (one pasted on the application and one stapled to it).
Admission Section,
National Centre for Biological Science,
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research GKVK,
Bellary Road Bangalore 560 065
The application fee of TIFR GS 2018 can be paid through both online and offline mode. Online candidates can pay the fee by Net banking/Debit/Credit Card and offline candidates can pay the application fee through the Demand Draft. Candidates who wish to apply online and make payment by Demand Draft may send the Demand Draft with their name, reference code and telephone number written on it. Alternately, students can make online payment by Debit/Credit Card.
Gender |
Application Fee (in Rupees) |
Male |
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Female |
Rs 100 (Application Submitted Online/ By Post) |
The selection of candidates is based on the written test conducted at different centres nationally. All candidates are required to appear in this written test. Those candidates who qualify this test will be sent forms for the next phase of the selection procedure. Selected candidates will be called for the interview round. The DBS conducts a single interview in Mumbai in Feb/March 2018. NCBS interviews are in two stages held over a three day period. Details about the interview procedure would be provided to candidates who are shortlisted from the entrance exam.
The format of TIFR GS is multiple choice questions covering basics only in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Biology. There is no guidebook or fixed syllabus for the GS 2018 TIFR GS 2018 Entrance Test. No special knowledge or preparation is required. The timing of examination is mentioned below:
Timings |
Subject |
Morning Session: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
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Afternoon Session: 02:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
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Candidates may appear for the written test in multiple subjects if timings do not clash. They need to send a separate application (including Demand Draft) for each subject. In case of online applicants, students will have to re-register with a different email id. The list of participating institutions and exam centres are mentioned below.
City |
Venue |
Ahmedabad |
St Xavier's College Near Gujarat University, |
Bangalore |
Examination Hall, University of Agricultural Sciences |
Bhubaneswar |
- |
Chandigarh |
Department of Physics, |
Chennai |
Indian Institute of Technology Class Room Complex |
Cochin |
School of Engineering Cochin University of Science |
Delhi 01 |
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College |
Delhi 02 |
Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Pragati Vihar Delhi 110007. |
Delhi 03 |
Kendriya Vidyalaya, NMR, J.N.U. Old Campus, |
Guwahati |
Lecture Hall Complex (in front of Academic Complex) |
Haldwani |
Indira Priyadarshini Govt. Girls P.G. College of Commerce |
Hyderabad |
University of Hyderabad, College of Integrated Studies, |
Indore |
School of Physics, Vigyan Bhavan, |
Jaipur |
India International School, Kshipra Path, |
Jammu |
Exam Hall, Near J & K Bank Limited, University Campus, |
Kanpur |
Lecture Hall Complex, Indian Institute of Technology |
Kolkata 01 |
South Calcutta Girls’ College, 72, |
Kolkata 02 |
Department of Mathematics, Basanti Devi College |
Kolkata 03 |
Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Salt Lake, |
Madurai |
The Madura College, Vidyanagar, T.P.K. |
Mangalore |
Government College (University College), |
Mumbai |
Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Homi Bhabha Road, |
Nagpur |
Shri Ramdeo Baba Kamla Nehru Engineering College, |
Patna |
Dr. D.Y. Patil Pushapalata Patil Internationl School, Jaganpura Road, Brahmpur New Bypass, Kankarbagh, Patna 800027. |
Pune |
Loyola High School & Junior College |
Varanasi |
New Lecture Theatre Complex, Institute of Science |
Visakhapatnam |
GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM University |
Admission Section
National Centre for Biological Sciences
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research GKVK,
Bellary Road Bangalore 560 065
Phone: +91 8023666404