Overview

ISRO has an active space science programme that covers various domains of space science research including Planetary science and exploration, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Heliophysics / Sun-Earth interaction, Atmospheric science, and also research driven by Microgravity platforms arising as part of the new human space programme. Under the expanding programs in space sciences, ISRO encourages greater participation from academia, for generating human resources in space science and technology, expanding the user base of the space exploration mission data, and fostering an ecosystem to facilitate active participation of the students in space science and technology research. In view of this, the Science Programme Office, ISRO HQ in association with Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), ISRO, Dehradun plans to conduct the fourth edition of Space science and Technology Awareness Training programme (START 2026). START is an introductory level online training in space science and technology for the under-graduate and post-graduate students of science and technology.

 

Advisor

Prof (Dr.) Anviti Gupta

Dean, SSHSS & Direcyor BSVK

8090060667

anviti.gupta@sharda.ac.in

 

Objectives of Event

The main objective of the training programme is to attract the youngsters to the fields of space science and technology. The training modules will comprise introductory level topics on various verticals of space science and technology. In addition to these, there will be sessions on Indian space exploration programme and research opportunities.

Training Programme and Opportunities

The online training is tentatively scheduled to be conducted during March 2026. The training programme is about 2-3 hrs / day for a duration of 2 – 3 weeks. An online examination would be conducted at the end of START online lectures to those students who have registered through the host institute. The toppers of the examination would be provided an opportunity to participate in the ISRO-START Capacity Building Workshop, an in-person hands-on training to be organized at IIRS, Dehradun as part of the concluding session of START. The toppers of the training programme would also be provided an opportunity to participate in the student session of National Space Science Symposium (NSSS) being conducted by ISRO/DOS in every alternate year.

Eligibility of Candidates

Post-graduate students and final year under graduate students of physical sciences (Physics and Chemistry) and technology (e.g. Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical, Applied Physics, Radiophysics, Optics & Opto-electronics, Instrumentation, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Astrobiology and other associated subjects) studying in educational institutes/Universities/Colleges within India are eligible to be considered for the training.

Certificate to Participants: Important criteria

1.Minimum 70% of attendance in the live online session is needed to appear in the online examination. They are eligible for attendance certificate.

2.Success criteria for the examination is 50% marks or above. Successful candidates will be provided merit certificate.

Registration Link: https://elearning.iirs.gov.in/edusatregistration/ 

  

First Register, then again login using your Login ID and password. 

Link for registration sent to your email. After Login, select course (177-Scientific Observations from Space (START).

Select registration through ISRO-Nodal Centre, then scroll down and select Sharda University-Dhanendra Kumar Singh

Fill personal details whatever asked

Fill Educational Details

Upload professional documents (IDs)

Submit and get the conformation in your registered email.

 

Convener Details

Dr. Dhanendra Kumar Singh

6396516534

dhanendra.singh@sharda.ac.in

Co-ordinators:

Dr. Vipin Solanki

9351207145

vipin.solanki@sharda.ac.in