Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Mumbai Gears Up to Host Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad
The International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) is coming to Mumbai, India!
It's a competition where smart high school students from many countries can show off their astronomy knowledge.
Over 300 students will be there, from August 11 to 21.
The event includes an opening ceremony on August 12 and a closing ceremony on August 21.
The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) is in charge of it all.
There will be tests and challenges to test their knowledge.
It's a chance for students to learn and share their passion for space.
Mumbai, India, will host the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA).
Over 300 high school students from 64 countries will participate in the event.
The event will run from August 11 to 21.
The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) is organizing the Olympiad.
The opening and closing ceremonies will be held at the Jio World Convention Centre and Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, respectively.
- Who
- Over 300 high school students from 64 countries
- What
- 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA)
- When
- August 11 to 21
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To compete and share knowledge in astronomy and astrophysics
- Event
- 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA)
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Dates
- August 11 to 21
- Organizers
- Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE)
- Opening Ceremony
- August 12 at Jio World Convention Centre
- Closing Ceremony
- August 21 at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre
- Participants
- Over 300 students from 64 countries
