Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is a National Centre of the Government of India, under the umbrella of the Department of Atomic Energy, as well as a deemed University awarding degrees for master's and doctoral programs. The Institute was founded in 1945 with support from the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust under the vision of Dr Homi Bhabha. At TIFR, we carry out basic research in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science and science education. Our main campus is located in Mumbai, with centres at Pune, Bangalore and Hyderabad.
In Bombay the Institute was housed at Kenilworth, a bungalow on Pedder Road. It was inaugurated by Sir John Colville, Governor of Bombay on 19th December 1945. In 1949, as the Institute grew, it found its second home at the Old Yacht Club Building (former home of Royal Bombay Yacht Club) near Gateway of India. The Cosmic Ray Group was the first to start functioning. The Nuclear Emulsion and the Electron Magnetism Group started in 1953. Work in Computer Science and Technology in 1954, and the first pilot machine became operational in 1956. The full scale machine, later named the TIFRAC was commissioned in February 1960.
In the 1960s the Institute expanded to start a Molecular Biology Group and a Radio Astronomy Group. A low temperature facility and a semi conductor group started around the same time. In 1964 a Basic Dental Research Group started which has since discontinued. The 1970s saw the Institute expand to include Theoretical Astrophysics and the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education. Over the next two decades the Institute further expanded by founding new national centres: The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics in Pune, The Centre for Applicable Mathematics in Bangalore, The National Centre for Biological Sciences in Bangalore. The latest in such efforts has been the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences which was founded in 2007. The work of the Institute is now carried out in three Schools: the School of Mathematics, the School of Natural Sciences and the School of Technology and Computer Sciences. The Institute was granted the status of a deemed university in 2003.
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I would say it's very nice place many of our science researches are being carried out here and it's locates in colaba Mumbai on the sea side . I visited many labs and saw the research activity there which was quite interesting . They have a nice sea side facing area which is the best part there . I liked my visit and would like to visit again .
By Shilpi Negi (Sep, 2019) |
Visited for science day celebration, excellent and enthusiastic staff and students. They made it a fun filled educational experience.
One of the premier institute to learn Physics and mathematics.
By Sheetal Patani (Jun, 2019) |
One of the premier institute in India. Dr Bhabha put lot of thought in its design and construction. Some of the things I like are- seaview cafeteria, seashore, beautiful mural painted by MF Hussain himself, art gallery and auditorium. If you visit the place, don't miss the huge mural near library called Bharat Bhagyavidhata. It was painted by MF Hussain.
By Edurafi (May, 2019) |
This is one of the top most institution of India. It is situated in a very nice location with sea side view. A perfect place to pursue Higher studies.
By Prasiddha Sarma (Mar, 2019) |
Really nice place with good seaside view and a sort of a good lawn and all. Above all that the working atmosphere is among the best. A really good place with very good facilities. The view of mumbai city from the seaside is surreal.
By Hari Sanker (Feb, 2019) |
One of the best institutions for research side. Campus is great. Best faculties, scientists,co-operative staff. Situated in Colaba , Mumbai's southern tip, having natural beauty, gardens, seashore. One will learn to discover. Premier institution in Mumbai after IIT Bombay. Atmosphere full of curiosity, urge to discover. Liked it.
By Prathm Joshi (Feb, 2019) |
Worked here as a junior research fellow, excellent quality of work. Professors are very knowledgeable. Very helpful colleague. Enjoyed and learnt a lot working on CMS experiment, CERN.
By Sushil Dubey (Mar, 2018) |
Proud to be a part of TIFR, one of the best research institutes in India. Has such a beautiful and peaceful campus located at the south tip of Bombai island.
By Prajakt Pande (Jun, 2017) |
This Institute is now being competitive with the world wide institutes.
This is cleverly clear that this institute going to be increase the proud of India's Science Culture.
By Anil Kota (Mar, 2017) |
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One of the best institutions in the nation with the greatest mind of the country. Not really a place to review. Excellent atmosphere. Very silent. Very clean surroundings.
By Omkar Muralidharan (Jan, 2020) |