About KCSA
The Vidya Niketan Education Trust in association with the Narayan Bhargava Group under its CSR initiative, has established the Dr. Kalpana Chawla Space Academy (KCSA). The alliance aims to develop world-class scientists through a space science-centered curriculum and to create a long-term career path for students through strategic partnerships. For the development of the space sector, India currently possesses a rare confluence of STEAM talent, cost-competitive technology development, and space missions supported by a supportive regulatory environment. The Kalpana Chawla Space Academy (KCSA) aims to develop top-notch space scientists as part of its nation building mission, ignite children’s interest in space exploration and cultivate the scientific temper required to serve the Indian space industry.
We would nurture young minds with seeds of thoughts for vivid multifaceted employability centric skill development in STEAM and space sciences along with allied fields. Together, we embark on this journey to push the boundaries of what is possible and turn visions of space into reality. Human resource development would help to advance space exploration through innovative programs and devoted to excellence in shaping the future of space science and technology. Our effort is to develop visionary leaders who will drive national space programs and exploration in space in general.
The pedagogy chosen places little emphasis on classroom instruction and more emphasis on activity-based experiential learning that is centered around experiential learning focused on practical training, fieldwork, and projects for the application of concepts learnt while refining their skills through internships, seminars, quizzes, role plays, and more. We would cover a variety of topics, including fundamental scientific and mathematical concepts, astronomy, rocketry, robotics, STEAM, environmental science, and biodiversity in addition to the Sanskrit language.
KCSA’s academic structure has been crafted with the help of experts at a national, as well as international scale. Our unique program aligns with the New Education Policy and is continuously evolving to improve the learning outcome for students. The program is residential in nature and offered to students starting from std. 7 to std. 12 for a period of 6 years. Further, the students will attend regular school pre noon and the space education program will be held post-school hours for three hours.
Admission
Student selection will be based on a Pan-India entrance examination (offline). The students of 6th standard would be eligible to appear for the KSCAET entrance examination post completion of the registration process. The eligibility criteria shall be declared later. After clearing the entrance exam, they would appear for multiple rounds of selection which would test their problem-solving, creativity and lateral thinking skills. The final round would be the interview. The batch size shall be 50 students, which is subject to change at management discretion. The decision of management will be considered final regarding the selection of students. KCSA welcomes aspirant learners who shall be molding their future and career in the scientific domain leading to nation building and transformation.
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FAQ’s
Who was Kalpana Chawla? +
Dr. Kalpana Chawla was an Indian origin astronaut in NASA Who lost her life while returning from a space expedition.
What is the current scenario of Indian space sector? +
The Indian space sector is booming, with significant advancements in technology and collaborations. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has demonstrated remarkable capabilities, launching satellites for communication, navigation, and earth observation, as well as interplanetary missions like the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan).
Where is the Kalpana Chawla Space Academy located? +
The Kalpana Chawla Space Academy is located in the lap of Mother Nature at Lonavla, Maharashtra, India.
Can students from outside the local area or country participate in KCSA Program? +
The students from all over the globe can participate in KCSA..
What programs and allied learnings does the academy offer? +
Science, Space science technology, learning by doing, practical 80% and theory 20%.
Are there any prerequisites for participating in KCSA programs? +
The child should have passed 6th standard and KCSA entrance exam to participate in the KCSA program.
What makes KCSA unique as the first space academy offering education from school to higher education? +
- Family support of Kalpana Chawla to keep her legacy alive.
- Collaboration from ISRO.
- 10 unique labs.
- First and only program on space education from school onwards in India.
- Residential program at Lonavala.
Are field visit included in the program? +
Yes.
Are students allowed to bring lunch or do they have to from the school canteen? +
Local Students can carry their lunch with them.
The school syllabus offered is affiliated to which board? +
CBSE board.
