Astronomy Eligibility

Candidates must have finished their 10+2 education with a focus on science, particularly in topics like physics, chemistry, and mathematics, to be eligible for the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology's (IIST) Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) program. In these disciplines, applicants must receive at least 75% of the possible points (or its equivalent), and candidates from reserved groups, like SC/ST, must receive at least 60% of the possible points. Candidates must also be eligible to take the JEE Advanced exam because their score on this test determines their admission to IIST's B.Tech program. IIST is a popular choice for students hoping to pursue careers in the aerospace industry because of its reputation for excellence in space Science and technology. 

You are eligible to apply for M.Sc. (Astrophysics) after completion of your B.Tech (ECE). Admission will be based on entrance exam score. If you want to go for research, then you can also opt Ph.D. (Astrophysics) with specialisation of your interest. Specializations of Astrophysics
- Planetary Science
- Modelling
- Rocket Science
- Supernova
- Theoretical Cosmology
- Transient Astronomy
- Observational Astronomy
Skills Required In Astrophysics
- Solid Base of Physics and Mathematics
- Basic Computer Skill
- Immense Level of Patience
- Curiosity to Know and Learn New Things
- High Level of Dedication to Study and Research
- Scientific Bent of Mind
Institutes Offering M.Sc. (Astrophysics) In India
- Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
- Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nainital
- Physics Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad
- Harish Chandra Research Institute, Allahabad
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
- Bangalore University
- Punjab University
- Calcutta University.

Hi Dollar,
First thing, you need to have maths as a compulsory subject in class 12th. Secondly, there is no such post of research astronaut (and there is no direct posting for astronaut). To be the research scientist, the ideal path is B.Sc. Then, M.Sc and Ph.D and a lot of industrial experience in research sector (with lots of publication, patents etc.). For Bachelor's level, I don't think that there is any (good) college in India who offers cosmology or astronomy or astrophysics at Bachelor's level. You may check of the website of IIS Bangalore (Indian Institute of Science). They offers some certifications course in Astrophysics. Hope this helps. Good Luck.

Hi Bose,
Glad to know that you want to make career in Astronomy. For making career, you need to do a lot research on that. What actually you want to be? Aerospace Engineer, Research Scientists, Astronomy faculty (in academia) or else? Because different stream follows different career path. However, one more things, I would suggest you that try to go for abroad for making career in Astronomy, coz India has Very less score in this. There are very few college here, which provides astronomy at Bachelor's level. In India, you can do B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering (recommended: from IIST or IIT-B). At last, first you need to come up with your final destination that you want to have. Then only you can make plan accordingly. Hope this helps. Ask any query at any time.