IUCAA NCRA admission test (INAT)

(1)About IUCAA NCRA admission test (INAT)

The full name of the IUCAA – NCRA Admission Test is INAT. Students who pass this test will be accepted to the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) in Pune and the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) in Pune, where they will receive a research scholarship for a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. D.) Candidates can review the information on the Application Form that we have provided below:

Online or offline applications are both available for the INAT 2022 Application Form. The registration application form will be made available on the official website at https://inat.iucaa.in. Autorickshaws are the most convenient means of transportation between IUCAA and the bus stop or train station in Pune. The autorickshaw fare from Pune Railway Station to IUCAA will be approximately Rs during the day. 150/-. The University Grants Commission established the independent Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) in Pune, which is a leading center of research in a variety of astronomy, astrophysics, and physics fields. The Savitribai Phule Pune University campus is home to IUCAA. Before applying for INAT, students make sure they meet the requirements.

Instrumentation, Multi-wavelength Ground and Space-based Observations and Data Analysis, Solar Physics, Extra-Galactic Astronomy, High-energy Astrophysics, Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics, and Large-Scale Structure, Gravitation, and Cosmology are just a few of the challenging PhD research topics that IUCAA offers to young, motivated students.

The 10-meter Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), which is currently operational, the multi-wavelength AstroSat mission, and the upcoming Aditya-L1 mission all have IUCAA as an applicant. the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), an optical observatory of the next generation; the LIGO-India advanced gravitational wave observatory that is planned to be built. IUCAA has an excellent library and a computational facility with high performance.

(2) Eligibility for INAT 2023:

The INAT exam selection process is not particularly difficult. IUCAA is looking for students who are highly motivated and have consistently performed well in school. While engineering-related students are strongly encouraged to apply for the INAT, IUCAA is seeking students interested in conducting doctoral 6.research in either physics or astronomy and astrophysics.

(4) INAT  2023 Application Form procedure and criteria:

Those applicants who want to complete their research programs and receive a research scholarship from the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, and National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Pune, can submit an application on the basis of their eligibility criteria by visiting the official website.

1. The application form will be available in the final week of September, and instructions for submitting it will be provided.

2. The assessment form will be available on the official website; candidates must register to complete it.

3. After providing login credentials, candidates will receive the Application Form and Assessment Form, which they must submit with the referee report.

4. A member of the academic community who evaluates the candidate's academic career is referredee.

5. A screening committee of IUCAA and NCRA faculty members evaluates the application forms and selects a shortlist.

6.  There will be no application fee collected by authority.

(5) INAT Exam Pattern 2023:

Candidates will be able to better prepare for the exam if they have a solid understanding of the question paper's structure thanks to the exam pattern. All of the exam's specifics will be included in the pattern.

1. The INAT Test Lasts: 2 hours (120 minutes)
2. There will be 3 parts to the question paper; i.e., Parts A, B, and C
3. In Part A, 17 objective-type questions on fundamental topics in electronics, physics, and mathematics will be asked.

4. In Part B, seventeen questions of the type of objective questions from advanced physics, mathematics, and electronics/engineering will be asked.

5. In Parts A and B, there are four ways to respond to each question. Candidates must select the appropriate option and mark the answer.

6. Three marks will be given for each correct response; one mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.

7. There will be six questions in Part C from both basic and advanced studies of the aforementioned topics.

8. For the questions in Part C, the answer will be a three-digit integer.

9. Three points will be given for each correct response.

10.  There is no negative marking for incorrect responses in Part. Candidates who pass the written exam will be invited to two interviews.

(6) INAT EXAM Syllabus 2023

IUCAA NCRA Ph.D. Exam consists of questions from the following subjects/topics.

1. After the application has been submitted successfully, the admit card can be downloaded online from the official website.

2. At the examination center, all interested candidates must bring their admit card and any necessary documents for verification.

3. The admitting card must be printed out for candidates to use in the future. The subjects, name, and roll number are all on the admit card.

4. The Admit Letter must be brought by all applicants invited to take the IUCAA National Admission Test.

5. Candidates should bring a pencil (HB), an eraser, a simple mathematical calculator, and a pen to the written test.

6. Candidates should also bring all original mark sheets, beginning with Class X, as well as any other relevant certificates, to the interviews. Laptops, digital diaries, mobile phones, etc. are not permitted in the interview and test halls.

(8) INAT 2023 Exam outcome:

1. The INAT result will be posted on the official website of the IUCAA and NCRA Pune. Those applicants who took the entrance exam can check their results online by going to the official website.

2. Candidates will be placed on a shortlist for admission based on the marks they received on the exam, and in order to view their results, they will need to provide the required information in the required field.

3. Students will be selected for an interview, at which they will be required to bring all relevant documents for verification. Laptops, digital diaries, mobile phones, etc. are not permitted in the interview and test halls.