Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute
Belur Main Campus
Howrah, West Bengal
Admission to One-year Post-Graduate Diploma Programme in Astrophysiology for the academic session 2026-2027

Applications are invited for admission to One-year Post-graduate Diploma Programme in Astrophysiology for the academic session 2026-2027 starting July 2026.

About the programme:
With the rapid growth of India’s space research ecosystem and emerging interest in human spaceflight, there is a critical need for academic training in Space Physiology and Analogue Mission Operations. This programme integrates space biology, human physiology under altered gravity, and analogue astronaut simulation training—preparing graduates for interdisciplinary research, mission design, and biomedical applications in space and extreme environments. This is the first-of-its-kind postgraduate programme in India aimed at developing human resources for space life sciences, space medicine, and planetary analogue operations aligned with ISRO’s Gaganyaan and future Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS), or other astronaut-oriented initiatives.

Duration:
One year consists of 2 semesters and covers 40 credits (As per UGC guidelines)

Teaching Mode:
Hybrid (blending online and offline). Offline classes (mostly practicals) will be held at the RKMVERI Belur Math campus. Online classes will held on weekdays.

Minimum Eligibility:
Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc. / B.Tech. / B.E.) in Life Sciences & related disciplines, Biotechnology, Physics, Aerospace / Biomedical Engineering, Exercise Science, or related disciplines with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA). 5% relaxation in marks for SC/ST candidates, as per norm.
Note: Students who are in their final year of B.Sc. (expecting graduation in 2026) can apply with the marksheet of the 2nd year. Students in the final year of B.E./B.Tech. can apply with their mark sheet of the 3rd year.

Important Dates:

• Last date of application: 15 June, 2026
• RKMVERI Admission Test & Interview: 16-20 June, 2026 (tentative)
• Classes begin: 6 July, 2026 (Tentative)

How to Apply (Online only):

• Register and log in at Online Admission Portal .
• Fill in the online application form and upload the required documents (passport size photo, mark sheets, certificates, etc.).
• Submit the form and pay the application fee of Rs. 300/- online through the portal.
• Download the Application Receipt/Application Summary from the Dashboard.
• Admit Card for the Admission Test/Interview can be downloaded from the portal once announced. Please check the website/portal regularly for updates.

Program Structure:
Semester 1 Semester 2 Academic Fee Structure:
Fees structure is given on the page: Academic Fees Structure .

For any queries you may contact: Academic queries:
Dr. Arnab Das (Course Coordinator)
+91 89612 22659; arnab.das.ssy@gm.rkmvu.ac.in; ssy@gm.rkmvu.ac.in

For any technical query/issues (with online application, fee payment, etc.):
Sourav Paul (+91 89616 31665)
dtc.rkmveri@gmail.com

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