Astronomer

Hi,
First of all, just try to figure out what you really want to do in your life and then make up your mind. Step by step dividing each process to achieve what you want. The reason I said these lines because obviously you would need to pursue a Master degree in any field of technology or engineering. And this is like Aerospace engineering, so as per my experience and opinion, during our Bachelor degree days we didn't had much opportunity to learn deeper about a particular subject and that's why it is really necessary to pursue a Master degree and if you want to go for deeper research about your course then, also go for Ph.D.
That's nice to know that you are really interested to be an Astronaut, so I can just suggest you to start making a proper curriculum, start searching colleges for pursuing your post-graduation. If you want to go abroad then you can search for many good Universities and if not then I seriously advice you to join Indian colleges such as (most importantly i.e. NITs, IITS, BITS – PILANI and other government recognized Universities. And last but not the least without doing M.Tech you cannot conduct a proper study about your subject. So, study all the basics and work hard.
Good luck.

Astro-physics is offered by IISc, Bangaluru beside, Universities that offer Astronomy & Astrophysics specialization at M.Sc., and in some cases, a Ph.D. programme are:-
Punjabi University, Patiala, Osmania University - Full M.Sc. Course in Astronomy & Astrophysics, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Allahabad, Bangalore, Burdwan, Kolkata, Delhi, Gauhati, Gorakhpur, Gujarat, Indian Institute of Science, Jadavpur, Kashmir, Kumaon, Lucknow, Madurai Kamaraj University, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Pune, Punjab, Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Roorkee, Swami Ramanand Teerth University, Nanded.
Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
IIA has a full-time Ph.D. programme for which the students are selected through an entrance exam, followed by an interview. The exam is conducted in November every year and this is advertised around September. Students are also selected through Joint Entrance Screening Test, conducted annually in the month of February, followed by an interview. The advertisement appears in all leading newspapers. Posters are sent to various institutions, universities and colleges all over India. Highly motivated candidates with a M.Sc. degree in Physics / Maths or M.Tech. in Engineering & exceptional candidates with B.E. /B.Tech. degree and a good background in physics are eligible to apply for admission to the Ph.D. programme.

Hi,
Before you decide what to do it is important that you become aware of a critical factor for success in your chosen profession. Your exam scores are one part of it considering how competitive it is to land a seat in the hallowed campuses of the IITs and other prestigious institutions.
There are numerous branches of space science - astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, stellar science, planetary science etc. Originally, all these disciplines were considered as part of astronomy, but with recent developments and discoveries, they have become vast enough to be considered as separate fields on their own. Experts in fields such as robotics, satellite technology, medicine, biology, remote sensing, meteorology, etc. may also seek careers in space science after developing the skill sets necessary for the job.
There are quite a few institutes in India that train students for pursuing careers in space science and technology.
1. The recently established Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) offers graduate and postgraduate programs in space science and related fields. Apart from IIST, a few other institutes like:
2. The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC).
3. ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC).
4. Space Application center (SAC).
5. National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA).
6. Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) also offer research opportunities in space science and allied fields.
Some of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) also offer specialization programs (M.Tech) in Space Technology, Astrophysics, Aerospace engineering, etc.
The eligibility criteria for joining programs in space science and technology vary according to the specific requirements of each job. Admissions to the undergraduate courses at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is made on the basis of a candidate's rank in the Joint entrance Examination conducted by IITs.
In other places, candidates with B.Sc., M.Sc., B.E., M.E. or Ph.D. are usually selected. Study of science subjects such as Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at undergraduate level is usually a mandatory requirement. However, before you join a career in space science, it is necessary for you to know the various requirements of the field - which skills to develop, which courses to take, where to study.
Hope this information helps.
Wish You Luck!

Hi,
There are a lot of openings for you after B.Sc Physics. You can opt for M.Sc Physics, Astrophysics. This sector has many job opportunities you may join M.Sc. Astrophysics in any university or if you want to see yourself as a scientist/Researcher you can proceed with M.Sc. in Applied Physics, and then go for Ph.D.
There are many options available to you depending on your interests, core strengths and chosen career path. Other than the conventional courses, you could explore courses in management, teaching, research, finance/banking, media, corporate communications, retail, hospitality, etc. Postgraduate diplomas in specialized areas like leather, sugar, plastics, processing, packaging or environment technology are some other options you could look at. You can also take the Civil Services as well as the Indian Forest Service Exams with physics as one of the papers in the Mains examination.
We would recommend you to take the time to explore your deepest talents, interests and career goals before you decide on what the next step should be. It will help to work with a career guidance professional. Alternatively, you can take some online assessments of your skills and personality to understand yourself better.
Hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert.
Wish You Luck!

Hi Ashok,
There are a lot of openings for you after B.Sc Physics. You can opt for M.Sc Physics, Astrophysics : - This sector has many job opportunities you may join M.sc. Astrophysics in any university or if you want to see yourself as a scientist / Researcher you can proceed with M.Sc. in Applied Physics, and then go for PHD.
There are many options available to you depending on your interests, core strengths and chosen career path. Other than the conventional courses, you could explore courses in management, teaching, research, finance/banking, media, corporate communications, retail, hospitality etc. Postgraduate diplomas in specialized areas like leather, sugar, plastics, processing, packaging or environment technology are some other options you could look at. You can also take the Civil Services as well as the Indian Forest Service Exams with physics as one of the papers in the Mains examination.
I recommend that you take the time to explore your deepest talents, interests and career goals before you decide on what the next step should be. It will help to work with a career guidance professional. Alternatively, you can take some online assessments of your skills and personality to understand yourself better.
Hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert.
Wish You Luck!

After the completion of your BSc programme, obtain a master's degree in Physics/ Astronomy/Astrophysics. After the successful completion of MSc, one can clear NET and go for specialization in astronomy/astrophysics leading to Ph. D. which enables one to become an astronomer/ astronaut/ astrophysicist or a scientist/ research officer etc. in the field of space research.
School of Pure and Applied Physics of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, offers an M.Sc. course in Physics with Astrophysics as specialization. IISc, some IITs, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Osmania University etc. may be in your list of institutions offering various programmes. There may be research institutes in India that offer integrated Ph.D. in astrophysics. Indian Institute of Astrophysics is offering an integrated M.Sc-Ph.D Programme in Physics and Astrophysics in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.
Details are available at http://www.iiap.res.in/intphd.htm

Hi Neeladri,
Before you decide what to do it is important that you become aware of a critical factor for success in your chosen profession. Your exam scores are one part of it considering how competitive it is to land a seat in the hallowed campuses of the IITs and other prestigious institutions.
There are numerous branches of space science - astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, stellar science, planetary science etc. Originally, all these disciplines were considered as part of astronomy, but with recent developments and discoveries, they have become vast enough to be considered as separate fields on their own. Experts in fields such as robotics, satellite technology, medicine, biology, remote sensing, meteorolog etc. may also seek careers in space science after developing the skill sets necessary for the job.There are quite a few institutes in India that train students for pursuing careers in space science and technology. The recently established Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) offers graduate and postgraduate programs in space science and related fields. Apart from IIST, a few other institutes like the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC), Space Application centre (SAC), National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA), Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) also offer research opportunities in space science and allied fields. Some of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) also offer specialization programs (M.Tech) in Space Technology, Astrophysics, Aerospace engineering etc.The eligibility criteria for joining programs in space science and technology vary according to the specific requirements of each job. Admissions to the undergraduate courses at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is made on the basis of a candidate's rank in the Joint entrance Examination conducted by IITs. In other places, candidates with B.Sc., M.Sc., B.E., M.E. or Ph.D. are usually selected. Study of science subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry at undergraduate level is usually a mandatory requirement. However, before you join a career in space science, it is necessary for you to know the various requirements of the field - which skills to develop, which courses to take, where to study.
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