Astronomy

In recent times, Astrology has emerged as one of the good career options for those who are interested in becoming a successful astrologer. After 12th, there are short and long-term courses available in India provided by some universities and organizations like the Indian Institute of Astrology, Indian Council of Astrological Sciences, and many more. Some of the popular Diploma courses which can be pursued in the field of Astrology Science are given below:
- Diploma in Astrology: TOP COLLEGES
*International School of Astrology
*Maharishi College of Vedic Astrology
*Bharati Institute of Vedic Astrology BIVA
*Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research- IAMR
*Institute of Vedic Astrology
- PG Diploma in Astrology: TOP COLLEGES
*Shree Maharishi College of Vedic Astrology
*Himalaya Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital
*IIFA Lancaster Degree College.

1- Age criteria for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' post:
The maximum age for the general category candidates should not exceed 35 years as of October 14, 2023. But, for the OBC category candidates are 38 Years and for the SC, ST candidates are 40 years.
2- Age criteria for Junior Research Fellow:
The maximum Indian Space Research organisation age limit is 28 years as on February 2, 2023, but for the OBC category candidates are 31 Years and for the SC, ST candidates are 33 years.
3- Age criteria for Trainee Technician Apprentice:
The maximum age for the general category candidates should not exceed 30 years as of December 29, 2023. But, for the OBC category candidates are 33 Years and for the SC, ST candidates are 35 years.
4- Age criteria for Controller:
The maximum ISRO age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as of the closing date of receipt of applications.
5- Age criteria for Assistant and Upper Division Clerk:
26 years as of Jul 31, 2023, for the students belonging to the open category, 31 years for the SC or ST candidates, and 29 years for the OBC candidates. Central Government servants, Ex-Servicemen, PWD, Widows, Divorced women, women judicially separated from their husbands, and who are not remarried, and Meritorious Sportspersons are eligible for age relaxation as per GOI orders.
6- Age criteria for Administrative Officer, Account Officer, and Purchase and Stores Officer:
35 years for the general category and 40 years for SC & ST candidates. Serving government. Employees, Ex-Servicemen; PWD, and meritorious Sportspersons are eligible for age relaxation as per GoI orders.
7- Age criteria for Pharmacist :
Students should be between 18 to 35 years old to be eligible for the Indian Space Research organisation 2023 Pharmacist post.

If you are interested in space Science. To become a scientist, the best option is to go for aerospace engineering as the first choice of graduation course. Moreover, you can do Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, Geophysics, etc. After all not all scientists observe space, some work on building up and controlling rockets and rovers too. So, plenty of choices are there but you should make sure that you score at least 65 percent to 75 percent marks in graduation to be able to get a job at the Indian Space Research organisation.

Eligibility Criteria for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' Post:
1- For Electronics: BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics Engineering in first division with an aggregate min of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84 on a scale of 10.
2- For Mechanical: BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics Engineering in First Class with an aggregate min of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84 on a scale of 10.
3- For Computer Science: BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science Engineering in First Class with an aggregate min of 65 percent marks or CGPA 6.84 on a scale of 10.
4- For Civil: BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Civil Engineering in First Class with an aggregate min of 65 percent marks or CGPA of 6.84 on a scale of 10.
5- For Electrical: BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electrical Engineering in First Class with an aggregate min of 65 percent marks or CGPA 6.84 on a scale of 10.
6- For Refrigeration & AC: B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with Air Conditioning & Refrigeration or allied subjects as electives or as a core subject in any of the semesters, in First Class with an aggregate min of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84 on a scale of 10.
7- For Architecture: Bachelor's degree in Architecture in First Class with an aggregate min of 65 percent or CGPA 6.84 on a scale of 10 and registration with the Council of Architecture. Eligibility criteria for Junior Research Fellow:
1- For Position No. 1 to 6: M.E. , M.Tech. , or M.Sc. Or an equivalent postgraduate degree in first class with an aggregate minimum of 60% or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.5 on a 10-point scale, with a pre-eligibility ISRO qualification of B.E. , B.Tech. , or B.Sc. (engineering. ). Or an equivalent qualification with an aggregate minimum of 65% or CGPA/CGPI grading of 6.84 on a 10-point scale. Only candidates who have passed the NET or equivalent examinations are eligible to apply.
2- For Position No. 7 to 10: M.Sc. Or an equivalent degree in first class with an aggregate minimum of 65% average of all semesters or 6.5 CGPA/CPI grading on a 10-point scale. Only candidates who have passed the NET or equivalent examinations are eligible to apply. Age Limit: The maximum ISRO age limit is 28 years as of February 2, 2023, but it is relaxable for up to 5 years in the case of SC/ST candidates and 3 years in the case of OBC candidates. I hope this will help you.

BITS Pilani does not provide 10+2 degree programs like Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Hons), Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts ( Hons), etc. It offers courses such as Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons), Masters of Science, and M.Sc. (tech). It also offers some higher degree courses like Master of Engineering, Master of Pharmacy, and Master of Philosophy. In Physics BITS Pilani offers only a Master of Science in Physics and Ph.D. in Physics only. Some of the top colleges that provide astronomy courses are listed below:
1- Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
2- Radio Astronomy Center, Tamilnadu.
3- Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore. I hope this will help you.