Graduate Studies

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics operates a vigorous programme of graduate studies which forms a vital component of research and training. The graduate studies programme is overseen by the BOARD OF GRADUATE STUDIES, which takes care of the academic and related activities of the Ph.D. students as well as the students visiting IIA under the various training programmes. The Institute is also a major partner in the Joint Astronomy Programme (JAP), organized by the Indian Institute of Science.

Presently the institute has several graduate students working for the Ph.D. degree in diverse areas of Astrophysics and Physics. Some of the institute's past students are now working in prestigious National/International institutes. The list of past students can be found in the alumni page.

Application for IIA PhD/M.Tech-PhD programme(IIAST-2019)

The Board of Graduate Studies
  • Professor Aruna Goswami (Chair)
  • Dr.Ravindra B (Member ,Coordinator for M.Tech­Ph.D)
  • Professor. Pravabati Chingangbam (Member , Coordinator for PhD program)
  • Dr. Umanath Kamath (Convenor, Coordinator for JAP)
  • Dr.Sharanya Sur (Member, Coordinator for Internship, Summer project & School)



For further information e-mail to : bgs@iiap.res.in

Last updated on: September 19, 2018