What is the ISRO START Program?
The Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START) is a beginner-level certificate program offered by ISRO. It covers various aspects of space science, including Astronomy and astrophysics, Heliophysics and sun-Earth interaction, Instrumentation and Aeronomy.
Who can apply?
- Indian students in their final year of undergraduate studies or any year of postgraduate studies.
- Fields of study: Physical sciences (physics and chemistry) and technology (electronics, computer science, mechanical, applied physics, radiophysics, optics & optoelectronics, instrumentation, and related subjects).
Requirements for Host Institutes
- Lecture hall or auditorium with internet connectivity and projection facilities.
- Ability to stream lectures through a videoconferencing platform.
- Coordinator to select eligible candidates based on aptitude, academic performance, and venue capacity
Remember, only institutes, colleges, and universities in India can register for the full program, including the online merit examination. Individual students can participate in the program but won’t be eligible for the final exam.
Important Dates
- Institute registration deadline: January 30, 2025
- Student registration deadline: January 7, 2025
- Program duration: January 9 – 31, 2025
Program Details
- Daily 2-hour online classes from 9th January to 31st January 2025 on the ISRO E-CLASS platform (https://eclass.iirs.gov.in)
- Online test at the end of the program.
Program Certification
To receive a merit/participation certificate from ISRO, students must:
- Attend at least 70% of the online sessions.
- Score a minimum of 50% marks in the online examination.
( Note:The merit certification is to be recieved by the students who have registered under an ISRO approved Nodal centre.)
How to Register for ISRO START Program?
For Institutes/Colleges/Universities (Coordinators only)
Below are the steps to register your institute:
Step 1: Visit https://jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/registration
Step 2: The coordinator should fill in the required details and click on ‘Register.’
Step 3: Submit the institute’s details and wait for approval from ISRO/DOS.
Step 4: ISRO will evaluate the submitted institute details and approve it. Once approved, all nodal centers will receive their login credentials for the ISRO E-CLASS Coordinator Management System (CMS).
Step 5: After the institute is approved as an ISRO Nodal Centre, the students enrolled at the institute will be eligible to register for the program.
Step 6: Once you receive the student registration link, students can register through this link. Applications will be reviewed by the coordinator based on the students’ merit and academic performance. Approved students will then receive their login credentials for the ISRO E-CLASS Learning Management System (LMS).
For Individual Students
Below are the steps for individual student registration:
(Note: Individual registrants can attend live classes and receive a completion certificate but are not eligible for the merit examination.)
Step 1: Visit https://elearning.iirs.gov.in/edusatregistration/student
Step 2: Look for an account activation email in your inbox and click on ‘Activate your Account.
Step 3: Click on ‘Already Registered,’ enter your login credentials and complete the CAPTCHA, then click on ‘Login.’
Step 4: Choose the course you wish to enroll in, fill out the required details, and click on ‘Next.’
Step 5: Fill in the personal details and click ‘Save and Continue.’
Step 6: Fill in the educational details and click ‘Save and Continue.’
Step 7: Fill in the professional details, such as employment status, attach your photo and identification document, and click ‘Save and Continue.’
Step 8: Preview all your details thoroughly and click ‘Submit.’
Step 9: Once submitted, you will now be eligible to attend the live classes and receive a course completion certificate at the end of the program.
For more information, visit the Jigyasa Portal.
