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New answer posted•8 years ago
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8 years ago
Your son might not be eligible to pursue a Diploma in astronomy right after class 10th. To pursue a Diploma in astronomy, candidates are required to clear class 12th. How to become an Astronomer? To become an Astronomer, a Ph.D. degree is compulsory. First, you have to complete your 10+2 examinatio

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New answer posted•8 years ago
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8 years ago
Hi there, For pursuing a career in Theoretical Astronomy/observations, you can do B.Sc. In Physics and /or Mathematics after 10 + 2. Masters level course in Astronomy with specialisation in Theoretical Astronomy is offered by various institutes and universities. To pursue a career in Instrumentation

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New answer posted•8 years ago
Vikas Kaushik
8 years ago
Hi Aniket,
You are good at maths, but still failed. Quite surprising and no, without a strong mathematical background, you cannot possibly study what you want. You should consider retaking the exam and improve your scores significantly to be accepted by universities abroad. If you are really into as

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New answer posted•8 years ago

I have done B.Sc chemistry. How to become an astronaut?

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Asked by Ajitkumar
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8 years ago
To become a pilot astronaut:
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, biological Science, physical Science, or mathematics. An advanced degree is desirable. Quality of academic preparation is important.
2. At least 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft. Flight t

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New answer posted•8 years ago

How can I become an astronaut?

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Asked by Sohaib
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8 years ago
How to become an astronaut? An astronaut is someone who is giving training by the space flight programme to work as the pilots. Qualifying exam:
Bachelor's degree in biological science, engineering, mathematics or physical science from a recognised university. They need to obtain any one of the follo

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New answer posted•8 years ago
Stuti Jain
8 years ago
Hi Tejendra, You may check Aligarh Muslim University, Banaras Hindu University, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Engineering to name a few. Please refer to this link below
https://www.shiksha.com/science/colleges/b-sc-colleges-Uttar-Pradesh.

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New question posted•8 years ago

I am studying in class 11th. How to become an astrophysicist?

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New answer posted•8 years ago
Siddharth Bhardwaj
8 years ago
Dear Baby!
Currently, you are on the wrong path if you are willing to be astronaut and working in a IT company. The more sophisticated way is to continue your studies.
(1) Do your Master in Aerospace Engineering from Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology, Kerala.
(2) Hence after you MUST ha

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New answer posted•8 years ago

How can I become a cosmologist?

60 Views|1 Followers|Posted 8 years ago
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Lalit Bhandari
8 years ago
Hi Mehul, The conventional way is to go for Bachelors in physics, followed by a Masters and a PhD in physics. But some people (including me) are doing PhD after a Bachelors in engineering. One needs very good understanding of physics and maths as a prerequisite. In the meanwhile, many leading resear

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Vikas Kaushik
8 years ago
Hi Prince, there is nothing much you can do now, without maths there is no chance. You should have known what you are signing for when you took PCB. You are now advised to get in touch with universities abroad, find out if you can do pre-requisite course in maths and be eligible. US universities are

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