Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) Pune notifies National Admission Test (INAT) 2024, Apply now
IUCAA INAT 2024 – The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune is going to conduct IUCAA National Admission Test (INAT) to select candidates to pursue a Ph.D. Degree with scholarship at IUCAA.
Check full details on IUCAA PhD Admission 2024 below here.
IUCAA NAT (INAT) 2024
About IUCA
- The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune (an autonomous institution set up by the University Grants Commission), is a leading centre of research in a wide range of areas in Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Physics. IUCAA is located in the Savitribai Phule Pune University campus.
IUCAA INAT 2024 Important Dates
- Application deadline: November 15, 2023
- Last date for online submission of Assessment forms: November 19, 2023
- Admission (Written) test: January 10, 2024
- Short-listed candidates will be interviewed on: January 10 – 12, 2024
Eligibility Criteria for IUCAA INAT 2024
- Students who have completed or expect to complete their M.Sc./Integrated M.Sc. degree (in Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Electronics, or Astronomy) or B.E./ B.Tech./ M.E./ M.Tech. degree (in any branch) by July 2024, with 55% marks or more are eligible to apply for INAT-2024 towards a Ph.D. scholarship.
- In addition, talented final-year B.Sc., 1st year M.Sc., 3rd/4th year Integrated M.Sc. and 2nd/ 3rd year B.E./ B.Tech. students may also apply to be pre-selected for the Ph.D. programme at IUCAA.
- A relaxation of 5% in the qualifying marks, from 55% to 50%, is applicable for candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL/ EWS or Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category.
IUCAA INAT 2024 Application Process
- Candidates have to apply online on http://inat.iucaa.in/
- There are TWO steps in the application procedure.
- Candidates must first register by entering their name and valid e-mail address in the appropriate registration boxes below. An application password will then be automatically sent to the candidates email address.
- The e-mail address and the password must be entered in order to fill out the Online Application Form. The Application Form also requires the names and e-mail addresses of two referees.
- When the form is submitted, the candidate will receive an email containing his/her Online ID, an account password, and confirmation that s/he has applied for INAT-2024.
- E-mails will also be automatically sent to the two referees, requesting them to fill and submit the online Confidential Assessment Form. The candidates should inform their referees about the Assessment Form.
- Note that each applicant must submit his/her Application Form before the referee fills the Assessment Form.
IUCAA INAT 2024 Selection Procedure
- Application procedure, shortlisting of candidates and interviews:
- INAT: The application procedure is completely online. Offline applications are not accepted. No fees are charged for applying. Screening committees involving IUCAA faculty members evaluate the applications and shortlist students for the written test. All such shortlisted students are informed by email. Interviews are conducted immediately after the written test and during the next couple of days, depending on the total number of students to be interviewed.
- JEST: The application procedure is completely online. Offline applications are not accepted. An application fee is charged, details of which are available at https://www.jest.org.in/ This test is conducted at various cities throughout India. After the declaration of JEST results, students are required to apply online. Screening committees involving IUCAA faculty members evaluate the applications and shortlist students for interviews. All such shortlisted students are informed by email. Interviews are conducted either during May or June every year.
- CSIR-UGC NET for JRF (Physics): Students are required to apply online. Screening committees involving IUCAA faculty members evaluate the applications and shortlist students for interviews. All such shortlisted students are informed by email. Interviews are conducted either during May or June every year. Please note that the student has to produce a letter from the CSIR-UGC informing qualification as JRF at the time of interview.
IUCAA INAT 2024 Exam Details
- The test will be of TWO hours duration.
- The question paper will be in English.
- The questions will be from basic Physics, Mathematics, Electronics/ Engineering to advanced areas of the same subjects and consists of three parts:
- Part – A: Basic Physics, Mathematics, and Engineering
- Part – B: Advanced Physics, Mathematics and Engineering
- Part – C: Both basic and advanced areas of Physics, Mathematics and Engineering
INAT Exam Pattern 2024
| Question paper | Type | No. of questions | marks for each question |
| Part-A | Objective | 17 | 3 |
| Part-B | Objective | 17 | 3 |
| Part-C | Integer type (all answers are in integers of 3 digits) | 6 | 3 |
Negative Marking
- Part-A – Yes (-1)
- Part-B – Yes (-1)
- Part-C – No
For more details and to apply online, please visit official website
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