Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Indian Institute of Astrophysics · BengaluruIndian Institute of Astrophysics Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Indian Institute of Astrophysics is an institution in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1971. Indian Institute of Astrophysics offers 2 programmes. They are Iia-Pu Ph.D. Programme in Astronomy and…
Overview
About Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Indian Institute of Astrophysics is an institution in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1971. Indian Institute of Astrophysics offers 2 programmes. They are Iia-Pu Ph.D. Programme in Astronomy and Astrophysics and Iia-Cu Integrated M.Tech.-Ph.D. (Tech.) Programme in Astronomical Instrumentation. IIA is an autonomous society under India's Department of Science and Technology, headquartered in Koramangala, Bengaluru. It runs four PhD programmes and one Integrated M.Tech-PhD programme through named collaborations/affiliations with AcSIR, Pondicherry University, Calcutta University and the IISc Joint Astronomy Programme. The 2023-24 annual report states 94 students as of 31 March 2024 and 176 refereed papers during 2023-24. The institute states that it conducts graduate studies and PhD admissions; the Joint Astronomy Programme is organized with the Indian Institute of Science. The 1971 date is the establishment of IIA as an autonomous society; the institution traces its historical origins to the Madras Observatory in 1786. No degree-awarding university, college affiliation code, NAAC grade, NBA programme, or NIRF ranking was confirmed from the cited official sources. The AISHE code C-6510 and Pondicherry University association appeared only in an unofficial directory search result and are therefore not used as affiliation evidence.
Courses & costs
Indian Institute of Astrophysics fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Int. M.Tech. PhD. In Astronomical Instrumentation (Self-Financed)Application fee | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| Int. M.Tech. PhD. In Astronomical Instrumentation (Self-Financed)Other charges | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
From the sources
Placements — sourced details
| Reporting year | 2023-24 Source |
|---|---|
| Internship partners | Indian Institute of Astrophysics field stations and research facilities Source |
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Iia-Cu Integrated M.Tech.-Ph.D. (Tech.) Programme in Astronomical Instrumentation
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
- Name
- Prof. Annapurni Subramaniam
Admissions · collected information
Indian Institute of Astrophysics admissions
CSIR-UGC-NET/JEST/GATE counselling · PhD · All seats (interview)CSIR-UGC-NET/JEST/GATE counselling · Int PG · All seats (interview)
CSIR-UGC-NET/JEST/GATE counselling · PhD · All seats (interview)
Seats are filled by Indian Institute of Astrophysics, selection is on interview for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceCSIR-UGC-NET/JEST/GATE counselling · Int PG · All seats (interview)
Seats are filled by Indian Institute of Astrophysics, selection is on interview for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceFor the 2026-27 cycle, IIA accepted online applications for the IIA-PU PhD and IIA-CU Integrated M.Tech-PhD programmes. Shortlisted candidates were called for an in-person interview at the IIA main campus in Bengaluru; national-level qualifications such as CSIR-UGC-NET JRF, JEST or GATE were required according to programme-specific thresholds. Admission source
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Reach the college
Indian Institute of Astrophysics contact details
| Address | 2nd Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru (Bangalore) 560 034, India |
|---|---|
| bgstudiess_info@iiap.res.in | |
| Website | https://iiap.res.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Prof. Annapurni Subramaniam | Director Source |
| Muralidhara S V | Director's Secretariat Source |
| Prof. C Muthumariappan | Part-time Chief Vigilance Officer Source |
| Prof. Annapurni Subramaniam | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | Indian Institute of Astrophysics Source |
|---|---|
| Institution type | National institute Source |
| Institution type | Research institute with degrees Source |
| Established | 1971 Source |
| Recognition code type | AISHE Source |
| Recognition code | C-6510 Source |
| Institution type | None state board only Source |
| Discipline | Other Source |
| Opens month | April 2026 Source |
| Closes month | May 2026 Source |
| Centralised portal | No Source |
| Programme code | PhD Source |
| Name | IIA-PU Ph.D. Programme in Astronomy and Astrophysics Source |
| Study level | Doctoral Source |
| Max age | 28 Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | Pondicherry University Source |
| Approving body | University Source |
| Duration in years | 5 Source |
| Specialisation | Astronomy and Astrophysics Source |
| Other eligibility | JEST/GATE generally requires at least 95 percentile for the 2026 cycle; age maximum 28 years as of 31 May 2026. Source |
| Awarding body type | General university Source |
| Min percent general | 60 Source |
| Internship stipend INR per month | 37000 Source |
FAQ
Indian Institute of Astrophysics FAQs
What courses does Indian Institute of Astrophysics offer?
Indian Institute of Astrophysics offers 2 programmes, including Iia-Pu Ph.D. Programme in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Iia-Cu Integrated M.Tech.-Ph.D. (Tech.) Programme in Astronomical Instrumentation.
Where is Indian Institute of Astrophysics located?
Indian Institute of Astrophysics is located at 2nd Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru (Bangalore) 560 034, India.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 18 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- iiap.res.in — Indian Institute of Astrophysics official website
- iiap.res.in — IIA overview
- iiap.res.in — A Brief History of IIA
- iiap.res.in — IIA Contact
- iiap.res.in — IIA Main Campus
- iiap.res.in — IIA Graduate Studies overview
- ugc.gov.in — UGC Fake Universities list, February 2026
- iiap.res.in — IIA 2026 PhD admissions home
- iiap.res.in — IIA 2026 eligibility criteria
- iiap.res.in — IIA-PU PhD Programme
- iiap.res.in — IIA-CU Integrated M.Tech-PhD Programme
- dst.gov.in — Department of Science and Technology: Indian Institute of Astrophysics
- iiap.res.in — IIA Campus Life
- prints.iiap.res.in · pdf — IIA Annual Report 2023-24
- iiap.res.in — The Director's Page
- dashboard.aishe.gov.in — regulator
- ugc.gov.in — regulator
- deb.ugc.ac.in — regulator
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.