Orientation-Cum-Selection Camp in Astronomy
| Conducted by | Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research |
|---|---|
| Exam type | Training and selection camp |
| Field | Astronomy |
| Who can apply | Students chosen on INAO merit. A student can join the camp of only one subject in a year, following his or her own order of preference. |
| Age / class | School-level students (pre-university) |
| How often | Annual |
| Stages | Stage 3 of 5 (stage 4 is team training at HBCSE): a camp covering astrophysics basics, astronomical data analysis and night-sky observation, with several tests. |
| What it leads to | Theory and observation tests at the camp select the Indian team for the IOAA; the team then trains at HBCSE before travelling. |
| Talent category | Olympiads |
| Pathway | NSEA > INAO > OCSC (Astronomy) > IOAA |
| Recognition | Government |
| Level | National |
| Achievement | Merit awards and special prizes for selected students. |
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