About the Workshop on Exoplanets

The discovery and study of exoplanets represent one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving fields in modern astrophysics. With advancements in observational techniques and space missions, more than 5,000 exoplanets have already been detected, revealing a diverse range of planetary systems, including numerous super-Earth, hot Jupiter, and hot Neptune .

• Gain Hands-On Experience with Cutting-Edge Techniques 

• Develop Computational and Analytical Skills 

• Engage with Experts and Expand Your Network 

• Work with Real Astronomical Data 

Who can apply?

The students who:

• are currently pursuing final year of the B.Sc./BS degree and will be completing by June 2025 in the disciplines of Physics/Astronomy/Astrophysics

• are currently pursuing M.Sc. in the disciplines of Physics/Astronomy/Astrophysics

• are currenly pursuing Int. BS-MS in fourth and fifth year in the disciplines of Physics/Astronomy/Astrophysics

• are first-year PhD scholars currently pursuing their PhD in Physics/Astronomy/Astrophysics

(**Only limited applicants will be selected for participation based on their motivation to attend the school.)

All the selected participants will be provided with accommodation, food & travel according to the following rule:

1. PhD students: Train by AC-2 tier by the direct shortest route.

2. Bachelors/Masters students: Train by second class sleeper (Non - AC) by the direct shortest route.

(Accommodation and food will be provided from the night of 3rd April to the morning of 7th April.)

Instructions to apply 

Organizing Committee 

Prof. Gopal Hazra, Department of Physics, IIT Kanpur

Prof. Prashant Pathak, Department of SPASE, IIT Kanpur

Prof. Durgesh Tripathi, IUCAA

Student Volunteers

Subhadip Pal, IIT Kanpur

Arnob Ghosh, IIT Kanpur 

K Arnav, IIT Kanpur

Ananya Rai, IIT Kanpur

Sunil Yadav, IISER Berhampur