Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is a premier academic body for advanced research in the fundamental sciences. The institute is one of the prominent Deemed Universities in the country offerings various programs including the graduate programs leading to PhD, M Sc and Integrated PhD. Admission into the institute is purely based on the merit and the performance of the students in the Graduate school admission test conducted by TIFR. For each program TIFR conduct separate entrance test and the GSA Mathematics test is most popular among the TIFR aspirants.
Structure of GSA Mathematics Test
The GSA Mathematics written test consists of objective type paper. The candidates will have different options and need to select the right answer from the given choices. The duration of the exam is normally 120 minutes and negative marking is there for the wrong answers. The shortlisted candidates of the written test will be called for an interview by TIFR.
Syllabus for GSA Mathematics Test
Algebra
Definitions and examples of groups-finite and infinite
Commutative and non-commutative
Cyclic groups
Subgroups
Homomorphisms
Quotients
Definitions and examples of rings and fields
Basic facts about finite dimensional vector spaces
Matrices
Determinants and ranks of linear transformations
Integers and their basic properties
Polynomials with real or complex coefficients in one variable
Analysis
Basic Facts About Real And Complex Numbers
Convergence Of Sequences And Series Of Real And Complex Numbers
Continuity
Differentiability And Reimann Integration Of Real Valued Functions
Polynomial Functions
Rational Functions
Exponential And Log
Trigonometric Functions
Geometry/ Topology
Elementary geometric properties of common shapes and figures
Triangles
Circles
Discs
Spheres
Plane analytic geometry and trigonometry
Definition and basic properties of metric spaces
Examples of subsets of Euclidean spaces
Connectedness
Compactness
Convergence in metric spaces
Continuity of functions between metric spaces
General
Pigeon-hole principle (box principle)
Induction
Elementary properties of divisibility
Permutations and combinations
Binomial coefficients
Elementary reasoning with graphs
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates should be an Indian citizen with not less than 21 years of age. The aspirants of GSA Mathematics should have any of the following degree,
M.Sc
B.E
B.Tech
M.Tech
M.A
B.A
B.Sc
The consistent performers of the final year candidates with good academic records are also eligible for taking the GSA exam.
How to Apply?
The students are provided with two options for applying for the examination. They can apply by online by following the appropriate link in the webpage, http://univ.tifr.res.in. The candidates can also send a request letter along with the self addressed and stamped envelop to the Registrar (Academic), TIFR, Mumbai. The request letter should reach the office before the final date given for the application request.
How to fill the Form?
For the online applicants the instructions are given in the webpage and they should read the same before registering for the examination. The offline applicants will be provided with a handbook which will direct the candidates to the instruction for filling the application form. The given information will be applicable in any condition and any small mistake made by the candidates will lead rejecting the application. After filling the form the online applicants should click the submit button. The original application form or the printout form should send along with the attachments and the DD for the examination to the submission address.
Important Dates (Tentative)
Publication of Notification: Last Week of August, 2012
Last date for application: Mid of October, 2012
Nationwide Entrance Examination: Second Week of December, 2012
Results of the Nationwide Entrance Examination: Mid of January, 2012
List of GSA Mathematics Test centers
Cochin University of Science & Technology, Cochin
Delhi University, Delhi
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
Goenka College of Commerce & Business Administration, Kolkata
Hyderabad University, Hyderabad
Indian Institute of Technolgoy, Chennai
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore
Panjab University, Chandigarh
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar
Contact Address for the GSA Mathematics Test
Address : Assistant Registrar (Academic), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400005.
Tel: 022-22782629/22782241/22782875
Fax: 022-22804555
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://univ.tifr.res.in
Colleges Accepting the GSA Mathematics Test score
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
Centre for Applicable Mathematics (CAM), Bangalore
Reference Books for GSA Mathematics Test
A Course in Algebra by C.M. Leung
A Course in Pure Mathematics Margaret by M. Gow
A.L. Mathematics Series by Algebra Leo C F. Leung
A Textbook of B. Sc. Mathematics from S. Chand Group
Discrete Mathematics and its Applications by K.H. Rosen
Set Theory and related topics by S. Lipschutz
Invitation to Graph theory by Arumugham & Ramachandran
Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics by R.P. Grimaldi
Naive Set Theory by P.R. Halmos
Theory of Sets by E. Kamke
A First look at Graph Theory by John Clark & D.A. Holton
Calculus by Thomas / Finney
Calculus and Analytic Geometry by S.K. Stein
Advanced Engineering Mathematic by Kreyszig
Real Analysis by J.M. Howie
Mathematical Analysis and Applications by J.V. Deshpande
Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysi by S.S. Sastry
Coaching Centers for GSA Mathematics Test
Miglani Tutorials
A.V. Classes
A.A. Harmony Kiddos
Austech International Campus
Better Think
Sai Academy
Future Plus Edutech Pvt. Ltd.
Kiwi And Maple
Overseas Solutions
Drovers The Learning Collegiue
Elite Academy
All India Khilafat Committee’s College of Education
Arya Vidya Mandir Institute of Education
Chembur Sarvakash Shikshastra Mahavidyalaya
Indian Education Society’s Pre-Primary Teachers Training College
Mahatma Education Society Pillai’s College of Education
Study Plan
The candidates should be well prepared to take the TIFR GSA test. They have to cover completely the syllabus suggested for the test. The mathematics exam covers the curriculum of the graduate level and hence the aspirants can make use of the study materials in their degree level. There are many online study materials available for the students and can refer for same from different publishing houses. One can join the coaching centers which will help the candidate to familiarise with the examination by providing mock test and practicing with previous year questions and model questions.
How and Where To Get the Results?
The candidates can view their score in the official webpage of GSA exam and the shortlisted candidates will get the information regarding the score and interview schedule through their personal ID or through mail.
Score Validity
The score of the GSA test will valid till the admission process of the TIFR is closed or till the available seats are filled.
Structure of GSA Mathematics Test
The GSA Mathematics written test consists of objective type paper. The candidates will have different options and need to select the right answer from the given choices. The duration of the exam is normally 120 minutes and negative marking is there for the wrong answers. The shortlisted candidates of the written test will be called for an interview by TIFR.
Syllabus for GSA Mathematics Test
Algebra
Definitions and examples of groups-finite and infinite
Commutative and non-commutative
Cyclic groups
Subgroups
Homomorphisms
Quotients
Definitions and examples of rings and fields
Basic facts about finite dimensional vector spaces
Matrices
Determinants and ranks of linear transformations
Integers and their basic properties
Polynomials with real or complex coefficients in one variable
Analysis
Basic Facts About Real And Complex Numbers
Convergence Of Sequences And Series Of Real And Complex Numbers
Continuity
Differentiability And Reimann Integration Of Real Valued Functions
Polynomial Functions
Rational Functions
Exponential And Log
Trigonometric Functions
Geometry/ Topology
Elementary geometric properties of common shapes and figures
Triangles
Circles
Discs
Spheres
Plane analytic geometry and trigonometry
Definition and basic properties of metric spaces
Examples of subsets of Euclidean spaces
Connectedness
Compactness
Convergence in metric spaces
Continuity of functions between metric spaces
General
Pigeon-hole principle (box principle)
Induction
Elementary properties of divisibility
Permutations and combinations
Binomial coefficients
Elementary reasoning with graphs
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates should be an Indian citizen with not less than 21 years of age. The aspirants of GSA Mathematics should have any of the following degree,
M.Sc
B.E
B.Tech
M.Tech
M.A
B.A
B.Sc
The consistent performers of the final year candidates with good academic records are also eligible for taking the GSA exam.
How to Apply?
The students are provided with two options for applying for the examination. They can apply by online by following the appropriate link in the webpage, http://univ.tifr.res.in. The candidates can also send a request letter along with the self addressed and stamped envelop to the Registrar (Academic), TIFR, Mumbai. The request letter should reach the office before the final date given for the application request.
How to fill the Form?
For the online applicants the instructions are given in the webpage and they should read the same before registering for the examination. The offline applicants will be provided with a handbook which will direct the candidates to the instruction for filling the application form. The given information will be applicable in any condition and any small mistake made by the candidates will lead rejecting the application. After filling the form the online applicants should click the submit button. The original application form or the printout form should send along with the attachments and the DD for the examination to the submission address.
Important Dates (Tentative)
Publication of Notification: Last Week of August, 2012
Last date for application: Mid of October, 2012
Nationwide Entrance Examination: Second Week of December, 2012
Results of the Nationwide Entrance Examination: Mid of January, 2012
List of GSA Mathematics Test centers
Cochin University of Science & Technology, Cochin
Delhi University, Delhi
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
Goenka College of Commerce & Business Administration, Kolkata
Hyderabad University, Hyderabad
Indian Institute of Technolgoy, Chennai
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore
Panjab University, Chandigarh
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar
Contact Address for the GSA Mathematics Test
Address : Assistant Registrar (Academic), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400005.
Tel: 022-22782629/22782241/22782875
Fax: 022-22804555
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://univ.tifr.res.in
Colleges Accepting the GSA Mathematics Test score
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
Centre for Applicable Mathematics (CAM), Bangalore
Reference Books for GSA Mathematics Test
A Course in Algebra by C.M. Leung
A Course in Pure Mathematics Margaret by M. Gow
A.L. Mathematics Series by Algebra Leo C F. Leung
A Textbook of B. Sc. Mathematics from S. Chand Group
Discrete Mathematics and its Applications by K.H. Rosen
Set Theory and related topics by S. Lipschutz
Invitation to Graph theory by Arumugham & Ramachandran
Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics by R.P. Grimaldi
Naive Set Theory by P.R. Halmos
Theory of Sets by E. Kamke
A First look at Graph Theory by John Clark & D.A. Holton
Calculus by Thomas / Finney
Calculus and Analytic Geometry by S.K. Stein
Advanced Engineering Mathematic by Kreyszig
Real Analysis by J.M. Howie
Mathematical Analysis and Applications by J.V. Deshpande
Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysi by S.S. Sastry
Coaching Centers for GSA Mathematics Test
Miglani Tutorials
A.V. Classes
A.A. Harmony Kiddos
Austech International Campus
Better Think
Sai Academy
Future Plus Edutech Pvt. Ltd.
Kiwi And Maple
Overseas Solutions
Drovers The Learning Collegiue
Elite Academy
All India Khilafat Committee’s College of Education
Arya Vidya Mandir Institute of Education
Chembur Sarvakash Shikshastra Mahavidyalaya
Indian Education Society’s Pre-Primary Teachers Training College
Mahatma Education Society Pillai’s College of Education
Study Plan
The candidates should be well prepared to take the TIFR GSA test. They have to cover completely the syllabus suggested for the test. The mathematics exam covers the curriculum of the graduate level and hence the aspirants can make use of the study materials in their degree level. There are many online study materials available for the students and can refer for same from different publishing houses. One can join the coaching centers which will help the candidate to familiarise with the examination by providing mock test and practicing with previous year questions and model questions.
How and Where To Get the Results?
The candidates can view their score in the official webpage of GSA exam and the shortlisted candidates will get the information regarding the score and interview schedule through their personal ID or through mail.
Score Validity
The score of the GSA test will valid till the admission process of the TIFR is closed or till the available seats are filled.