Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is a public institution in Mumbai, India, accredited by University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Primary language: Hindi + English (HE primary medium English). AlmiStudy lists 3 canonical subject areas, all verified against University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs)..
- Country
- India (IN)
- City
- Mumbai
- Control
- public
- Language
- Hindi + English (HE primary medium English)
- Accreditation
- University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.
- Source
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) — UGC + institutional verification (Day 15) · tier: tier_2_directory
- Website
- https://www.tifr.res.in
Subjects offered
Show all 3 listed subjects (raw)
Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Computer Science & IT
Founded 1945 (founded by Homi J Bhabha with Tata family backing; Institute of National Importance under DAE; INDIA'S premier fundamental research institute). INDIA'S PREMIER FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE. Founded 1945 by HOMI J BHABHA — Indian nuclear physics pioneer ('father of Indian nuclear programme'). Backed by Sir Dorabji Tata Trust + Tata family. Under Department of Atomic Energy. Located at Colaba, Mumbai (oceanfront campus). ~500+ research students (predominantly PhD). 6 schools: Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Technology and Computer Science, International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, National Centre for Biological Sciences, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education.
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