Astronomer

You are eligible to become an astronaut as you had science stream in class 12th.
Astronaut Eligibility:
-You must have passed Ph.D in Astrophysics, Geophysics, Metaphysics from a recognised university. - You are required to clear entrance exam. - Your age should be below 21 years. Steps to Become An Astronaut
- Apply for master's in physics or aerospace engineering. - Apply for Ph.D. in Astrophysics, Geophysics, Metaphysics, Aerospace. - Apply for entrance of ISRO and clear it with good score. - If qualified, You will be called for interview. - If Selected, You will get posting as an astronaut. Skills Required For Astronaut
- Curiosity
- Great Concentration
- Enthusiasm
- Intelligence
- High Imagination
- Persistence
- Problem Solving Skills
- Analytical Skills.

If you have completed 12th standard with above 70% from a recognised board with PCM then you are eligible to get admission in astrophysics department. Your age should be above 16 years. Below given colleges conduct their own entrance exam:
1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
Website: www.iiap.res.in
2. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Email: regr@admin. Iisc. Ernet. In
Ph. No. : +91-80-23600757
Website: www.iisc.ernet.in
3. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Pune
Email: www@ncra. Tifr. Res. In
Ph. No. : +91-20-25719000, +91-20-25719111
Website: www.ncra.tifr.res.in
4. Raman Research Institute, Bangalore
Email: director@rri. Res. In
Ph. No. : 080-23610122
Website: www.rri.res.in
5. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital
Email: director@varies. Res. In
Ph. No. : 05942-235053
Website: www.varies.res.in
6. Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune
Email: akk@iucaa. Ernet. In
Ph. No. : +91-20-25604200
Website: www.iucaa.ernet.in
7. Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmadabad
Email: information@prl. Res. In
Ph. No. : +91-79-26314000, 26302129
Website: www.prl.res.in
8. Radio Astronomy Centre, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Tamil Nadu
Email: www@ncra. Tifr. Res. In
Ph. No. : (91-423)2550334,2550335,2550665
Website: www.ncra.tifr.res.in.

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 examination under the Science stream, especially in Mathematics and Physics. After that, you can join an undergraduate course in Astronomy. You can join for an honors/major in Physics with Mathematics as a secondary subject. Thereafter, you can join postgraduate degree in Physics or Astronomy. After competing master degree, you can do specialisation in astronomy leading to Ph.D
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