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rahul r

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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 i
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rahul r

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No, you cannot apply for a Diploma in Astronomy and Astrophysics from Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamaraj University after completing class 10th. Applicants must have passed class 12th Exam or any other equivalent exam. Interested candidate can apply directly to the college. Regards.

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Hello Vallabh,It is actually futile to compare two totally unrelated subjects. Let me state that both these subjects are very challenging as well as fascinating on their own. Mr Jayant Naralikar is India's best known astrophysicist, but that does not mean everyone may like this subject. My sincere advice would be to go for that subject which fascinates you. After all, what is going to happen 5/10/15 years from now cannot be predicted. However, if you study subject of your choice, then throughout your lifetime you will enjoy.

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Chetna S

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I will suggest you check their website and learn about the selection process and the kind of students they prefer, Prepare and build your profile accordingly. Tests typically included are SAT subject tests or ACT with writing. You must carry an extraordinary profile, demonstrate extracurricular activities and also your interest in astrophysics through projects, workshops and so on.

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CHANDAN KUMAR

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List of Astrophysics colleges in India:
Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
Gulbarga University, Gulbarga
Karnataka City College, Bangalore
R. V. Center for Cognitive Technologies Bangalore
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur
Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics - Kolkata, West Bengal
Institute Of Physics - Bhubaneswar, Orissa
Punjab University - Chandigarh, Punjab
College of Science & Technology - Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Berhampur University - Berhampur, Orissa
Kamla Nehru Institute of Physical and Social Sciences - Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

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CHANDAN KUMAR

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Check out the link, you can get the complete details about it:
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rahul r

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To make your career in astrophysics in the upcoming future after the completion of class 10th from a recognised board, you must opt for the science stream in class 11th. You must optpPhysics, chemistry and mathematics as your subject combination in class 11th to make your career in the said field. Regards.

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First and important requirement is you have to complete your 10+2 with PCM with minimum 50% aggregate. There are different selection procedure for different institute but most probably every institute has its own entrance exam.

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