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Tata Steel Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) 2027-28 (Odisha, Classes VI-X)

Tata Steel Limited with Pathani Samanta Planetarium (Science and Technology Department, Government of Odisha) · Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

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An annual astronomy and space-science talent search for school students of Odisha, run by Tata Steel with the Pathani Samanta Planetarium (Government of Odisha). Class IX-X students take an online exam, district toppers reach a grand finale in Bhubaneswar and winners go on an ISRO exposure visit.

Grade
9–10
Age
Not published
Residence
India
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The Young Astronomer Talent Search is conducted by Tata Steel in collaboration with the Pathani Samanta Planetarium, Bhubaneswar, which works under the Science and Technology Department of the Government of Odisha. The 2026-27 theme was 'India's Next Gagannaut'. Winners receive prizes; earlier YATS winners have been taken on exposure visits to ISRO centres (winner lists and testimonials on the page). Classes IX-X students are tested through the online exam; Classes VI-VIII have a separate quiz track.

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