The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released the invitation for the INAT 2027 (IUCAA National Admission Test), urging qualified students to apply for advanced research positions.
Conducted by the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, this national-level entrance exam serves as a gateway for prestigious research programmes in Physics, Astronomy, and Astrophysics.Interested applicants must submit their forms exclusively through the official portal at inat.iucaa.in before the November cutoff.
Through the INAT 2027 invitation, eligible candidates can secure admission into the full-time Ph.D. Programme at IUCAA or the highly sought-after SPPU–IUCAA Joint M.Sc. (Physics with Astrophysics) course.
Eligibility Criteria for UGC INAT 2027
The invitation caters to multiple academic brackets:
- Pre-selection Candidates: Students currently pursuing final-year B.Sc., first-year M.Sc., or 2nd/3rd-year B.E./B.Tech. degrees.
- Regular Candidates: Graduates who have already completed their M.Sc. or B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. degrees.
- NET JRF Holders: Candidates with a valid CSIR-UGC NET JRF in Physics from the last two years can apply directly for interview screening.
The test is scheduled for January 17, 2027, across multiple cities, including Pune. Highly motivated students with strong backgrounds in Physics or Engineering are encouraged to complete their online registration before the strict deadline of November 30, 2026.
Notably, IUCAA charges no application fee for this exam.
UGC INAT 2027 is an initiative inviting applications for advanced research programmes.
Eligible candidates meeting the programme-specific requirements can apply.
Candidates can submit their applications online through the designated official portal.
