About IPHO

The 46th International Physics Olympiad will be hosted in Mumbai (formerly, Bombay), the capital of the state of Maharashtra in India. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and is blessed with a natural harbour that has contributed in a major way to the growth of the city as the country’s financial hub. Here the medieval and modern co-exist; with a blend of Gothic, Victorian, Art Deco, and contemporary architectural styles. Many buildings, structures and historical monuments still remain from the British era.

About Opening Ceremony Venue: Homi Bhabha Auditorium, TIFR

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is a National Centre of the Government of India, under the umbrella of the Department of Atomic Energy, as well as a deemed University awarding degrees for master's and doctoral programs. Basic research in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science and science education is carried out at TIFR. The main campus is located in Mumbai with additional campuses in Pune, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

About Closing Ceremony Venue: Convocation Hall, IIT-BOMBAY

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are autonomous public engineering institutes of India. The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay was the second IIT to be established in 1958. It has a comprehensive graduate programme offering doctoral degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. In global rankings, IIT Bombay has emerged as India’s top university. Address: Indian Institute of Technology—Bombay, Powai, Mumbai.

About Exam (Theory and Experiment) Venue: Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC)

BCEC is located in Goregaon conveniently accessible from the student lodging venue. Address: Nesco Compound, Goregaon East, Mumbai.