Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Mumbai to Host International Astronomy Olympiad in 2025
Mumbai is set to host a big science competition called the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in August 2025.
This event will bring together bright students from around the world to compete in astronomy.
The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) is organizing the event, which is part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).
Students will stay at The Westin Powai Lake, while leaders and mentors will be at the St. Regis Hotel.
The opening ceremony will be at the Jio World Convention Centre.
This is a special event for India, as it's the third time the country has hosted the IOAA and the second time in Mumbai.
Mumbai will host the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in August 2025.
The event is organized by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) under the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).
Participants will be housed at The Westin Powai Lake, and leaders/mentors at the St. Regis Hotel.
The opening ceremony will be at the Jio World Convention Centre.
This is the third time India hosts the IOAA, and the second time in Mumbai.
- Who
- Organized by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) under the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR); participants from around the world.
- What
- 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA)
- When
- August 11 to 21, 2025
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To host an international science competition.
- Event Name
- 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA)
- Dates
- August 11 to 21, 2025
- Host City
- Mumbai
- Organizer
- Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE)
- Venue (Opening)
- Jio World Convention Centre
- Venue (Accommodation)
- The Westin Powai Lake