Hello Aspirants…

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics is a research institution especially constructed for researching Astronomy, Astrophysics, and topics related to Physics. This institution was originally founded in 1786 as an observatory institution and with time and development of the status of the institution changed, in the year 1971, it was considered as an autonomous society; the Indian Institute of Astrophysics at Bangalore. It also has  many other observatories in Kodaikanal, Kavalur, and other locations.

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics offers integrated M.Tech with Ph.D. and other research-oriented Post-Doctoral Fellowships. The Integrated M.Tech with Ph.d. course is offered by the IIA combined with Calcutta University, the Ph.D. programs or courses offered by the institution jointly with Pondicherry University. Admission to various programs is done via various entrance exams followed by a Personal Interview. For the Post-Doctoral candidates, the university organizes a 4 round of admission conducted every year, held every 3 months.

Eligibility-

• For Ph.D. such as in M.Sc in Physics, Integrated M.Sc Physics, B.E., M.E, M.Tech & so no. The minimum eligibility required is the candidate need to have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from class 10 onward

• The aspirants must possess an All India Rank in the range between 1-250 in GATE or JEST exam or have qualified in UGC- CSIR or UGC-NET (JRF) exam or a currently valid INSPIRE/ KVPY fellowship

• Admission to the program is also done based on the IIA Screening Test also known as IIAST which is conducted at multiple centers in India

IIA Bangalore offers several postgraduate specialization programs. The M.Tech + Ph.D. course with a duration of 6 Years, out of which 2 years is dedicated for a masters’ degree and the postdoctoral program is for 2 years, with a 1-year extension. Those who are planning to join this course can apply online by visiting the official website of the university. Courses available under these programs are M.Tech + Ph.D. in Astronomical Instruction, M.Tech + Ph.D. in Physics, M.Tech + Ph.D. in Astrophysics.

Eligibility required for this course is, the aspirant must have a BE/ B.tech in Optics and Optoelectronics/ Radio Physics and Electronics/ Electrical/ Instrumentation/ Electronics and Communications/ Computer Science and Engineering Or a M.Sc degree in Electronics Science/ Applied Mathematics/ Applied Physics/ Physics from a UGC/ AICTE recognised Institution. Candidates who completed their B.Sc Hons in related Fields also can apply for this course.

Selection process-

• The candidate has to appear for a written test organised by the IIA

• Followed by personal interview, this phase includes subject matter such as your previous work, interest areas, research experiences, etc

• Analysis of the previous academic performance of all completed or currently pursuing programs

Post-Doctoral Fellowship-

IIA offers different Post-Doctoral Fellowship programs. And the minimum eligibility required for this program is the aspirant must have a valid degree of M.Sc, or Integrated M.Sc in relevant subjects, ME, M.Tech and Integrated ME/ M.Tech in relevant subjects such as Computer Science, Physics, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Photonics, Optics, Opto-Electronics, Applied Physics Engineering, Radio Physics & Electronics, etc. Candidates having an M.phil degree in Applied Physics, Photonics, Optics, Physics, Instrumentation, etc can apply for this course.

The selection process of this course involves an in-depth analysis of the application form that the candidate has to send to the authority 3 weeks before the beginning of the review process.

Application Process-

• Go to the official website and click on the How to Apply option

• Read details and click on the Apply Online Option

• Verify your phone number, address and fill the application form with the necessary details

Other facilities-

The institution offers several internship programs after the completion of the doctoral degree so that the students get a chance to gain experience in the field of research. Students have the freedom to choose the area of research according to their interest, along with that the institution allows the students to explore work experience in their respective fields.

The Bangalore campus has a computer center, library, physics labs, electronics, photonics, and mechanical labs with active instruments development programs.The institution has a good wi-fi connection. And the campus of the IIA University is well equipped with all the necessary facilities.

I would recommend you to visit the official website of the IIA to know more and exact information about various courses and facilities.

I hope this information helps and if you have any queries then feel free to ask in the comment section.

Good Luck…

Dear student,

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore is an autonomous Research Institute. IIA conducts research primarily in the areas of astronomy, astrophysics and related fields. It is a good Institute for Astrophysics and Astronomy. Astrophysics has good career opportunities.

Hope this information helped you.

All The Best!!