Mumbai to host International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics
Mumbai is about to get a cosmic upgrade as it welcomes the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) from August 11-21, 2025.
Over 300 high school students from 64 countries will compete in astronomy challenges—think theory, observation, and data analysis—all organized by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the opening ceremony
The opening ceremony at Jio World Convention Centre (August 12) will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top science leaders in attendance.
The grand finale wraps up at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre on August 21 with ISRO's chairman joining the celebrations.
Participants are staying at The Westin Powai Lake to stay safe from Mumbai's monsoon downpours—so everyone can focus on stargazing instead of umbrella-wrangling!