Astronomy and Astrophysics Ph.D admissions-IUCAA

The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, and the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA – TIFR), Pune, are two leading centres of research in a wide range of areas in Astronomy and Astrophysics. IUCAA and NCRA are located in neighbouring campuses in the Pune University Campus.

Admission to Research Scholarship (to do Ph.D.) in Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Physics

Applications are invited from students who expect to complete their M.Sc. (in Physics/ Electronics/Astronomy/Applied Mathematics) or B.E./B.Tech./ M.E./ M.Tech. (any branch) degree, by August 2009, for research scholarship (to do Ph.D.) at either of the following institutes:

IUCAA, Pune, for Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Physics,
NCRA – TIFR, Pune, for Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Selection procedure :

Selection to research scholarship is through a written test on December 18, and interviews on December 18, and/or 19, 2008, both to be held in Pune.

How to apply :

Candidates should download the complete application set (consisting of Application Form (two pages), two Assessment Forms (each of two pages), and Admit Letter (one page), all in A4 size paper) from the web sites listed. However, application set can also be obtained by writing to: INAT – 2008, The Coordinator, Core Programmes, IUCAA, Pune University Campus, Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra, along with a self-addressed sheet of paper (approximate size 15 cm x 10 cm) with postage stamp of Rs. 15/- affixed on it.

Candidates with a first class degree may also walk-in for the written test by producing a valid photo identity. Further details about IUCAA and NCRA may be found in the web pages listed below.

Important dates :

Request for printed (hard copy) application forms to reach IUCAA by September 29, 2008.

Last date to receive the filled in application sets is October 10, 2008.

The Admission (written) test will be held on December 18, 2008.

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed on December 18, and/or 19, 2008.


Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)

(An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission)

Pune University Campus, Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra.

Web: http://www.iucaa.ernet.in/~inat
Phone: (020) 25604100, 25691414
Fax: (020) 25604699
E-mail: vch@iucaa.ernet.in