ISRO opens registrations for START 2026 programme; all you need to know

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has opened up its registrations for START programme 2026 with the theme "Observation from Space".

Space science and Technology AwaReness Training (START) is an annul event organised by ISRO that offers online lectures in the domain of space science and technology.

Here is all you need to know about START 2026:

• As mentioned by ISRO on their website, START will offer online lectures by pan-India experts.

• The programme's duration will be of around three weeks.

• With introductory level lectures, START will cover various aspects of space science and technology, tailored for post-graduate, and final year undergraduate students of physical sciences and technology.

• Academic institutes can also register Expression of Interest.

• Registrations for students from nodal centres has begun and last day to register is February 28, 2026.

• Meanwhile, registration for individual category with a minimum of 20 years will also be open till February 28.

• To register, interested candidates can do it through the website: https://elearning.iirs.gov.in/edusatregistration/