Established in 2002, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai is also known as TIFR Mumbai. TIFR Mumbai functions as an autonomous institution of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai comprises the Natural Sciences Faculty (Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science, High Energy Physics, Nuclear and Atomic Physics, Theoretical Physics, Chemical Sciences and Biological Sciences), the School of Mathematics, and the School of Technology and Computer Science. As per NIRF rankings 2021, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai is ranked 10th in the research category with an overall score of 64.35/100.
TIFR Mumbai became deemed to be a university in 2002 and offers degrees in six disciplines: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Science Education. TIFR Mumbai is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of ‘A+’ and recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC). As per careers360 rankings, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai is ranked 26th in universities. The total faculty strength at TIFR Mumbai is 94 and the campus is spread over 15 acres of land. TIFR Mumbai has collaborated with universities/organisations such as IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, Flame University etc.
The institute is located at Tata Inst. of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400005, India. The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at a distance of 18.1 km and it takes 1 hour 5 minutes to reach TIFR Mumbai. Mumbai Central is the nearest railway station at a distance of 10.1 km. It takes 25 minutes to reach the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai (TIFR Mumbi). Students can take a bus from MSRTC Mumbai Central which is the nearest bus stop located 10.4 km away from TIFR Mumbai.
TIFR Mumbai guest rooms are fully air-conditioned provided with a refrigerator and a locker. Every room is also provided with complimentary tea, coffee, milk, and sugar sachets along with an electric kettle, cups and cutlery. The entire guest house is wifi enabled.
