The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) is an autonomous institution set up by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India

IUCAA is established to promote the nucleation and growth of active groups in astronomy and astrophysics at Indian universities.

Those seeking admission for a Ph.D / Integrated Ph.D Programme in Physics or Theoretical Computer Science or Neuroscience or Computational Biology in one of the Participating Institutes may appear for the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST)

UCAA Ph.D. Programme

To be admitted to IUCAA's PhD programme, you must first appear for either the following two tests:
Jont Entrance Screening Test (JEST)
IUCAA-NCRA Admission Test (INAT)

Eligibility:

The academic year at IUCAA begins in August every year. Students, who expect to complete their M.Sc. (in Physics/Electronics/Astronomy/Applied Mathematics) or B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. degree (any branch) by August are eligible to apply.

Courses offered:

Ph.D. Programme
IUCAA Ph.D. Programme
IUCAA-NCRA Graduate School

M.Sc. Programme
M.Sc. Courses at Pune University
M.Sc. (Physics) Optional Papers in A & A - Sample Syllabus

Contact:

IUCAA, Post Bag 4
Ganeshkhind,
Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus
Pune 411 007, India

Tel:
+91 20 2560 4100
Fax:
+91 20 2560 4699