Closed 💵 $1,500

International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition IAAC 2026

Edu.Harbour

📅 17 Apr 2026 🌐 Online 🏷️ Paid
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📌 About the Event

The International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition 2026 is organized by Edu.Harbour with a prize of $1,500, with a deadline of April 17, 2026. Open to students and astronomy enthusiasts worldwide, IAAC is a fully online competition that tests deep knowledge of astronomy and astrophysics through rigorous question-based rounds, with participants from over 100 countries competing each year.

ℹ️ Event Details

  • Category: Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition, School and College Level
  • Organizer: Edu.Harbour, International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition
  • Eligibility: Open to all students and astronomy enthusiasts worldwide, school to college level
  • Open To: Global including India
  • Team Size: Individual
  • Effort Level: Medium to High
  • Submission Type: Fully online exam based competition across multiple rounds

📅 Important Dates

  • Registration Deadline: April 17, 2026
  • Mode: Fully Online

🏆 Prize Details and Value

  • Prize Type: Cash prizes, medals, and certificates
  • Prize Amount: Up to $1,500 in prizes for top performers
  • Certificates: Yes, for all participants with merit-based distinctions
  • Visibility: International recognition with participants from 100+ countries
  • Additional Perks: National level rankings and category wise recognition published on the official IAAC platform

🎯 What You Will Do

  • Register on the official IAAC platform before April 17, 2026
  • Appear for a rigorous online astronomy and astrophysics exam testing topics from celestial mechanics to cosmology
  • Compete across rounds with increasing difficulty to earn a final international rank
  • Receive a merit based certificate reflecting your performance level
  • Compete against students from 100+ countries for a top 100 global ranking and cash prizes

📦 Resources and Support Available

  • Official IAAC syllabus and past papers available on the competition website for preparation
  • Multiple participation categories based on age and academic level
  • Fully online format accessible from any location in India without travel