Astronomy

Hi Ritik,
These are the branches you can opt for to make your career in astrophysics:
1) Astrophysics
2) Astrochemistry
3) Astrogeology
4) Astrometeorology
5) Astrobiology
6) Optical astronomy
7) Radio astronomy
Courses available are:
-Observational Astronomy
-Astrophysics
-Astronomical Statistics & Measurement
-Cosmology
-Advanced Cosmology
-Computational Astrophysics
-Stellar Evolution
-General Relativity
-High Energy Astrophysics
-Radiation and Matter
There are several institutes in India which offer you to pursue a career in astrophysics. Below is the list of institutes. You may visit these websites for more information.
-Indian Institute of Astrophysics, (Bangalore)
-Indian Institute of Science, (Bangalore)
-Raman Research Institute, (Bangalore)
-Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, (Pune)
-National Centre for Radio Astronomy
Most of these institutes offer opportunities to the aspiring candidates based on a joint entrance test such as JEST, followed by an interview. The minimum qualification required for appearing for the entrance exam is a
Master's degree in physics. Some of these institutes accommodate engineering graduates as well.
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Wish you luck.

Step 1: Obtain a Bachelors degree in science subject:
This is the first step required to get in to the field of astronomy. After higher secondary, candidate should obtain a Bachelors degree in science subjects such as physics / chemistry/ mathematics. Apart from these, some universities offer under graduation course in astronomy.
Step 2: Obtain a post graduate degree:
Those who have completed their graduation in science subjects such as astronomy or physics or chemistry or mathematics can look for master level courses like M.Sc astronomy, M.Sc astronomy and space physics, etc.
Step 3: Search for a career in astronomy:
After completing educational programs related to astronomy, candidate can search for a lucrative career in the field. At entry level one can get in to the role of junior research fellow, research trainee, etc. Job positions exists in firms like NASA, Association of Bangalore Amateur Astronomers (ABAA), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Department of Science and Technology, Government of India also offer enough career openings. Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC), etc. are some other firms offering rewarding jobs in this field.