What is the schedule date for TIFR GS 2026 Exam?

The TIFR GS commencement of classes is scheduled for August 1, 2026. Those students who pass the TIFR GS Exam will get admission to their preferred courses after the result is declared on the official website.

As per the information available on the official website, the TIFR GS 2026 Entrance Exam will be held on December 14, 2025, on Sunday, in two shifts:

In the first morning session: The exam will be held for subjects Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science & Learning, Information and Data Sciences, M.Sc. (Wildlife Biology & Conservation from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The timing for Mathematics (PhD at CAM) is 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

In the second afternoon session: The exam will be held for the subject Biology (JGEEBILS) from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The timing for Mathematics (all other programs) and Science Education is 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. 

The TIFR GS Application process started on September 27, 2025, for the academic session 2026-27, and the last date for students to complete their application form and to submit the application fee was October 26, 2025. Only those who submit the application form are eligible to download the TIFR GS Admit card to appear for the exam.

Although the application fee for males and females is different, the mode of payment is similar for all students. The mode of payment to submit the TIFR GS Application fee is online, and students need to submit their application fee via internet banking, UPI, credit card, debit card, and other payment modes.

No, the TIFR GS application fee differs for male and female candidates who wish to appear for the TIFR GS Exam. The application fee for male candidates is INR 100,0 and the application fee for female candidates is INR 500. The TIFR GS 2026 Exam is all set to be conducted on December 14, 2025.