Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Bangalore Admissions 2024: M.Tech, Ph.D. Entrance Exam

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Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is an educational institution was established in the year of 1786. The institute is primarily located in Bangalore (Bengaluru) in the state of Karnataka, with other observatories in Kavalur, Kodaikanal and other locations.The primary focus of the institute is research and specialization in various forms of physics or astrophysics.

Indian Institute of Astrophysics offers integrated M.Tech, with the possibility of continuing on for a Ph.D., as well as research-oriented post-doctoral fellowships. For the M.Tech. + Ph.D. course offered by IIA jointly with Calcutta University and Ph.D program offered jointly with Pondicherry University, there is an entrance examination held in the month of December, followed by an interview in the month of January. In case of Post-doctoral candidates, there are four rounds of admission conducted every year, held every three months. The interview round for Post-doctoral fellowship

Minimum required eligibility for Ph.D program is M.Sc. (Physics) / Integrated M.Sc. (Physics) / B.E. / B.Tech. / M.E. / M.Tech degree with minimum 60% marks from Class 10 onwards.
Candidate must also possess an All India rank in the range of 1-250 in GATE or JEST examination or qualification in UGC-CSIR-NET (JRF) exam or currently valid KVPY / INSPIRE fellowship.
Admission to the programs is based on the IIA Screening Test (IIAST) which will be conducted at multiple centres across the coutry.

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IIA Bangalore Integrated M.Tech - Ph.D Admission 2023

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics offers a number of postgraduate specializations, each with its own unique accolades involved. The M.Tech. + Ph.D. programme is generally a course of a 6-year duration, with 2 years set aside for the Masters’ degree (M.Tech.). The post-doctoral programme is for a period of two years, with the possibility of a one year extension. Applications are available online on the official university website.

Candidates seeking admission to the integrated M.Tech.-Ph.D. course at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics must apply online well in advance to attend the entrance examination held in the month of December, and the interview held thereafter in January.

Eligibility: Candidates must have BE or B.Tech. Degree in Optics and Optoelectronics/ Radio Physics and Electronics/ Electrical/ Instrumentation/ Electronics and Communications/ Computer Science and Engineering OR M.Sc. degree in Physics/ Electronic Science/ Applied Mathematics/ Applied Physics from a UGC recognized university.

Selection Process:

The selection process to the integrated M.Tech.-Ph.D. course at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics includes the following:

Written test / entrance examination, held in the month of December every year.
Personal interview, held in the month of January every year. This may include subject matter such as past work and research experience, focus areas of interest, etc.
Analysis of past academic performance, at all completed or currently pursuing levels.

Course	Eligibility	Selection Process
M.Tech + Ph.D. in Astronomical Instruction	A three-year B.Tech. degree, post a B.Sc. Honours, in related field. OR A B. Tech or B.E. degree in a field deemed related to the given subject from a university recognized by AICTE. OR An M.Sc. degree from a UGC recognized University.	Written entrance examination and Personal Interview. For Ph.D. after M.Tech., cut off will be stated as well.
M.Tech. + Ph.D. in Physics
M.Tech. + Ph.D. in Astrophysics

IIA Bangalore Post-Doctoral Fellowship Admission 2023

IIA Bangalore offers Post Doctoral Fellowship program. The minimum eligibility for Research Ph.D. is a candidate must have valid degree of M.Sc/Integrated M.Sc (Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Mathematics, Astronomy, Electronics, Photonics, Optics), M.E./M.Tech and Integrated M.E/M.Tech (Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Photonics, Optics, Opto-Electronics, Radio Physics & Electronics), M.Phil (Applied Physics, Instrumentation, Photonics, Optics, Physics).

Selection Procedure:

Candidates must be under 36 years of age for the regular post-doctoral fellowship, and under the age of 32 years for the Chandrasekhar post-doctoral fellowship.
If the applicant is an existing student of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, it is mandatory that the viva-voce must be completed at the time of review.
The selection process for this fellowship involves in-depth analysis of the comprehensive application form that is required to be sent in, completed, at least three weeks before the start of the review process.

Course	Eligibility	Selection Process
Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Research Ph.D.)	Candidates must have completed M.Sc./Integrated M.Sc/ ME or M.Tech. in the relevant stream.	Analysis of application and past performances.

IIA Bangalore Application Process 2023

Candidates can apply online through the official website.

Visit the official website
Click on “How to apply”
Read all the details and click on “apply online”
Verify your phone number and address.
Then fill the all personal and academic details.
Attach all the required documnets and Upload the recent photograph

Note: Selected candidates are intimated by the university after the culmination of the review process. They will receive a fixed fellowship, with standard increment, during the course of their post-doctorate, usually a period of two years. Accommodation and other facilities are subject to availability in the Indian Institute of Astrophysics at the time of admission. Admission is confirmed by the candidate agreeing to the terms and conditions of the university, through the form of undertakings, and the settling of other formalities, depending on the course in question.