STP -2026

Welcome to STUDENT TRAINING PROGRAM AT GMRT !

Introduction

At GMRT centre Khodad, we are working on the design & development of improved modules for various sub-systems of the telescope. This involves various aspects of engineering and over the years we have found that many colleges in Pune and nearby districts have shown interest in the work we do and have enquired about possibility of allowing their students to do engineering projects at GMRT centre. In order to regularise the student projects and make it a formal arrangement similar to the Visiting Students Research Program (VSRP) at NCRA A formal STP program is being introduced from July 2023.

NCRA runs both short and long term student training program (STP) twice in a year at GMRT Observatory. These programs are meant for engineering students to gain practical experience in various aspects of Telescope and Receiver design and development.

The STP programs are open to students pursuing :

3rd or Final Year BE/BTech (Any Branch)
MSc (Physics/Astronomy) or ME/MTech.

Projects are offered in a wide range of topics including

Electronics (Analog/Digital)
Instrumentation
Signal Processing
Data Analysis and Image Processing
Mechanical & Structural
Electrical engineering
Computer science

Application forms for both the short and long term programs can be done online CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR STP. Please feel free to send email (stp@igmrt.ncra.tifr.res.in) or write to the Coordinator, Student Program, Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope, NCRA-TIFR, Post Bag 6, Narayangaon,Tal-Junnar Dist-Pune, Pune 410 504, if you require more information.

TYPES OF STP PROGRAMs AT GMRT

Considering requirements of the engineering team and students, two types of STP programs are introduced. This is based on our experience with the type of projects available at GMRT centre, which can be generally classified as short term (duration between 1 to 3 months) and long term (4 to 12 months).

B.E./M.E. Projects (STP1) with stipend

These will be short term projects done at GMRT site and students will be issued a certificate on successful completion.
- No. of students in one project:
- Academic level for the program:
- Academic qualification:
- Duration of the Program:
- Project location:
- Availability at GMRT:
- Upto 2 *
- Students currently pursuing 3rd or 4th year B.E. / Students currently pursuing M.E.
- First Class (min) in SSC & HSC | First Class (min) in all completed semesters of B.E. and M.E.
- 1 to 3 Months
- GMRT Labs, Khodad
- Full time (Part time projects not allowed)
* In case of larger projects, number of students can increase upto 4 nos (max) - with special approval from Centre Director
B.E./M.E. Projects (STP2) with stipend

These projects are relatively long term projects which will be part of the requirements for award of degree by a university.
- No. of students in one project:
- Academic level for the program:
- Academic qualification:
- Duration of the Program:
- Project location:
- Availability at GMRT:
- Upto 2 *
- Students of final Year B.E. or M.E.
- First Class (min) in all completed semesters of B.E. and M.E.
- 4 to 6 Months
- GMRT Labs, Khodad
- Full time (Part time projects not allowed)
* In case of larger projects, number of students can increase upto 4 nos (max) - with special approval from Centre Director

* In case of larger projects, Number of students can increase upto 4 nos (max) - with special approval from Centre Director

** In rare cases when the scope of project is large and the University norms allow, 1 year projects also may be allowed. (Request for ONE year projects to be given by Project Guide with approval of Centre Director)

# Part time projects may be allowed in special cases with approval of the project guide and Group Co-ordinator. Students on part-time projects to be available for a minimum of two days in a week.

DURING THE PROJECT

The selected students are expected to contact STP co-ordinator or the project guide to finalise the exact date and duration of the project work, and other logistics like accomodation and transport arrangements. After successful completion of the project work, the students have to give a short presentation on the work done, submit a technical report giving all details (approved by the project guide). A Certificate for completion of program will be issued only after completion of these formalities

PROJECT SCHEDULE - IMPORTANT DATES

Standard short term STP (STP-1) :
- STP-1 program will be offered during 2 slots : Nov-Jan, May-July
- List of projects with details will be provided on STP webpage two months before each slo.
- Online appln link will be open 2 months prior to the slot for a duration of 30 days.
- Students have to apply against the available project which is listed using online link.
- Final selection list will be available in webpage by 15th of the previous month.
- An email confirming selection for STP program will be send to the candidate
- At time of joining for project, students need to submit an NOC from college in the prescribed format.
$$ The students should come with a NOC letter from their college (in presribed format) that they will be doing a full time project at the GMRT Observatory for the period of the project.
ME / BE project based STP (STP-2) :

STP-2 program will be offered during 2 slots : Nov-Apr, May-Oct
List of projects with details will be provided on STP webpage two months before each slot.
Online appln link will be open 2 months prior to the slot for a duration of 30 days.
Students have to apply against the available project which is listed using online link.
Students also need to submit an NOC from college in the prescribed format. $
Final selection list will be available in webpage by 15th of the previous month.
An email confirming selection for STP program will be send to the candidate

$ The students should come with a NOC letter from their college (in presribed format) that they will be doing a full time / part time project at the GMRT Observatory for the period of the project, and that the project will be part of their course work / curriculum for the degree.

Student Training Program - 2026

Welcome to STUDENT TRAINING PROGRAM AT GMRT !

Introduction

TYPES OF STP PROGRAMs AT GMRT

B.E./M.E. Projects (STP1) with stipend

B.E./M.E. Projects (STP2) with stipend

DURING THE PROJECT

PROJECT SCHEDULE - IMPORTANT DATES

OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO STP PROGRAM