INAT 2010

IUCAA - NCRA Admission Test - 2010 (For Research Scholarship (to do Ph.D.) in Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Physics)
 Click here to fill the Online Application Form (Last date:27th Sept.2010)

 

IUCAA and NCRA:
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.

IUCAA offers challenging opportunities to young researchers in theory, observation, and instrumentation in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Recently, IUCAA has acquired a share in the 10 m Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), and operates the IUCAA Girawali Observatory (IGO) with 2 m optical telescope. Both the telescopes are with imaging, spectroscopic and polarimetric capabilities. IUCAA has a high performance computational facility, and a good library.

NCRA offers exciting opportunities for research in Astronomy and Astrophysics, as well as instrumentation, with an emphasis on Radio Astronomy. NCRA has built and operates the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope, which is located near Pune, and is the biggest and most powerful radio telescope in the world at low radio frequencies. It has been used internationally and has led to several significant discoveries. NCRA has modern computing facilities and a well-stocked library.

IUCAA NCRA Admission Test (INAT 2010):

IUCAA NCRA Admission Test (INAT 2010) is being conducted to select candidates for research scholarship (to join Ph.D. Programme) either at Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, or National Centre for Radio Astrophysics of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA TIFR), Pune.

Eligibility:

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. degree (any branch) by August 2011. In addition, talented final year B.Sc., 1st year M.Sc. (in Physics/ Electronics/Astronomy/Applied Mathematics) and 2nd/3rd year B.E./B.Tech. (any branch) students may also apply to be PRE-SELECTED 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.

We are looking for highly motivated students with consistently good academic record. Students who have already completed the above degrees can also apply. Selection to research scholarship is through a written test and interviews. INAT selection is in addition to the selection through the usual JEST 2011, for IUCAA and NCRA.

Finally, students in the final year of the B.Sc. or the first year of the M.Sc. (again, in the same branches as above) degrees may also apply for selection to NCRA's 2011 Ph.D. program. Such students would attend one year of courses (taught in collaboration with IISER-Pune) before joining the IUCAA-NCRA graduate school. 

Selection Procedure:

Selection to research scholarship is through a written test on December 22, and two interviews on December 22, and/or 23, 2010, both to be held in Pune.

How to apply:
Candidates should fill an online Application Form available at http://www.iucaa.ernet.in/~inat and take two print-outs of the Confidential Assessment Form received as attachment to the acknowledgement email. This should be handed over to two referees, who shall then send the duly filled-in and signed Assessment Form directly to the Administrative Officer (Core Programmes), IUCAA, Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, so as to reach him on or before September 27, 2010. Candidates, who are unable to apply online can send a letter requesting for the Application Form set, along with a self addressed envelope (approximate size 15 cm x 10 cm) with postage stamp of Rs. 15/- affixed on it, so as to reach IUCAA before September 15, 2010. Short-listed candidates will be invited to take the written test, and all out-station candidates, who are invited to take the written test, will be paid travel support as per rules. 

Candidates with a first class degree may also walk-in for the written test by producing a valid photo identity. In case of walk-in candidates, travel support will be paid as per rules only to those candidates who qualify for the interviews. Further details about IUCAA and NCRA may be found in the general web pages listed below.

Details  of  the Admission Test:

Day and date of written test

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Time to report

09:00 hours

Place to report

Chandrasekhar Auditorium IUCAA, Pune University Campus
Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007
Maharashtra

Date of interviews 
(only to selected candidates)

December  22, and/or 23, 2010

 

Nature of the Written Test:
The test will be of TWO hours duration.  The question paper will contain THREE sections, (Section A in Basic Mathematics, and Basic Physics; Section B in Advanced Physics; and Section C in Electronics) and each section will contain FIFTEEN objective type questions, with multiple answers, in which one of the answers will be correct.  The candidates have to mark the correct answer.  Candidates are expected to answer about THIRTY questions.  For a right answer, there will be +3 (plus three) marks, and for a wrong answer, there will be -1 (minus one) mark. M.Sc./ B.Sc. (Physics/Astronomy/Applied Mathematics) candidates are encouraged to attempt Sections A and B, and M.Sc./B.Sc. (Electronics) and B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. candidates are encouraged to attempt sections A and C.  However, candidates may also attempt all questions.  Based on their written test performance, a limited number of candidates will be invited for interviews, which are to be conducted on December 22, and/or 23, 2010.  Final selection is based on the scores in written test and interviews.  Candidates selected by either IUCAA or NCRA are expected to join in August 2011, after satisfactory completion of their qualifying examination.

Travel  and  Stay:
Outstation candidates will be paid one and one third times the train/bus fare by sleeper second class (NOT air conditioned) from their place of residence (as given in the INAT 2010 Application Form) to Pune and back by the shortest route, as well as a  halting allowance (as per the prevailing rules) for each day of stay for the interviews.  Outstation walk-in candidates, who are shortlisted for the interviews will also be paid travel support as above.    

Limited accommodation, only for candidates who will appear for the Admission (written) Test, may be available on IUCAA/NCRA campuses at a nominal charge.  Those who wish to avail of this accommodation should clearly inform their requirement of accommodation, before November 27, 2010, to  the Administrative Officer (Core Programmes), Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune University Campus,  Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind,  Pune 411 007, Maharashtra (E-mail: inat@iucaa.ernet.in).  Accompanying persons will have to find accommodation elsewhere (see below the attached list of lodges and hotels in Pune, close to IUCAA/NCRA, with approximate charges).   Candidates (and accompanying persons) may have meals in the IUCAA/NCRA Canteens on payment, on the day(s) of the test and interviews. 

The best mode of transport to reach IUCAA/NCRA from the Pune railway station or bus stand is an autorickshaw.   The fare  is as per the tariff  card with the driver.  During the day time, the autorickshaw fare from Pune railway station to IUCAA/NCRA will be about Rs. 95/- to 100/-.

What to Bring and Not to Bring:
All the candidates who are invited to take the IUCAA NCRA Admission Test (INAT 2010) should bring the Admit Letter.   For the written test, the candidates should bring pen, pencil (HB), eraser, and a simple mathematical calculator.  At the time of interviews, the candidates are requested to bring all original mark sheets (starting from Class X) and other relevant certificates.  In the test and interview halls, the candidates should NOT bring mobile phones, digital diaries, etc. 

Address  for  Response: 

Post

The Administrative Officer (Core Programmes)
Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA),
Pune University Campus, Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra. 

E-mail

inat@iucaa.ernet.in

Phone

(020) 25604100 / 25691414  

Fax

(020) 25604699  

 

Important dates:

Request for printed (hard copy) application set of forms to reach IUCAA by September 15, 2010.
Last date to receive the filled in application set is September 27, 2010.
The Admission (written) test will be held on December 22, 2010.
Short-listed candidates will be interviewed on December 22, and/or 23, 2010

 

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

Phone : (020) 2560 4100

Fax:  (020) 2560 4699

E-mail : inat@iucaa.ernet.in

National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)


Pune University Campus, Post Bag  3 Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra.

Web : http://www.ncra.tifr.res.in

Phone : (020) 2571 9000, 2571 9111,

Fax : (020) 2569 2149, 2569 7257

E-mail : res@ncra.tifr.res.in

   
   

 

 List of a few Lodges and Hotels close to IUCAA/NCRA

No.

Name and Address

Phone Numbers (City code is 020)

Rates

1.

Hotel Sheetal
1180,  Fergusson College Road  Pune,  411 005

25535149
25535165

Single: Non-AC Rs. 1145,  AC  Rs. 1595
Double: Non-AC Rs. 1250,  AC  Rs. 1760
 + Taxes (All Attached Bath)

2.

Hotel Swaroop
10,  Prabhat Road
Pune  411 004

25672662
25672663

Single: Non-AC Rs. 1400,  AC Rs. 1700
Double: Non-AC Rs. 1600,  AC  Rs. 1800
+  Taxes (All Attached Bath)

3.

Hotel Royal
1170/3,  Jangili Maharaj Road  Pune  411 005

25535100
25535775

Single: Rs. 1250 - 1540 
Double: Rs. 1540 - 1760 
+ Inclusive of taxes  (All Attached Bath)

4.

Hotel Hill View
BMCC Road
Deccan Gymkhana
Pune  411 004

25652096

Single: Non-AC Rs. 1600, AC Rs. 1800
Double: Non-AC Rs. 1800, AC Rs. 1950
+ Taxes

5.

Hotel Asish
1198, Fergusson College Road
Shivajinagar,  Pune 411 004

25536541

Single:  AC Rs. 2500
Double:  AC Rs. 2730
+ Taxes

6.

Hotel Park View
1194/22 A, Ghole Road
Deccan Gymkhana
Pune  411 005

25521818

Single: Non-AC Rs. 1030, AC Rs. 1430
Double: Non-AC Rs. 1030, AC Rs.1430

 

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