Humanities & Social Sciences

Astrology is a group of systems, beliefs, and traditions, according to which, the positioning of celestial bodies including sun, moon, planets of the solar system, and stars have direct impact on the human behavior as well as on nature and other terrestrial matters. The term 'astrology' is derived from the Latin word 'astrologia'. Chinese astrology, electional astrology, horary astrology, horoscopic astrology, Indian astrology, western astrology, medical astrology, and meteorological astrology are some popular forms of astrology that have gained popularity over the years. In the current scenario, an astrologer can earn hefty money in India by working with different organizations, right from news and entertainment channels, newspapers, and magazines to websites.
Course Details:
Many institutes in India conduct courses at various degree levels, in the field of astrology. The courses are generally provided at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. To be eligible for UG degree and certificate level programs, candidates should obtain a pass in 10+2 examination, from a recognized board.
Career Prospects:
Astrology has emerged as one of the promising and lucrative career options in India. To become a successful astrologer, one has to pursue a course from any reputed institute or university. After completing the course, one can work with any organization as a numerologist, palmist, tarot card reader etc. With experience and capital, one can set up his/her own firm for consultation.
Top colleges offering UG/PG/other courses:
A number of institutes in India conduct courses in the field of astrology. Some top institutes/universities are:
The Systems' Institute of Hindu Astrology (Gurgaon),
Rajasthan Vidyapeeth (Udaipur), Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya (Jabalpur),
Chaudhary Charan Singh University (Meerut),
Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University,
North-Gujarat University (Gujarat),
Awadesh Pratap University (Madhya Pradesh),
Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya (Haridwar),
Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth (Tirupati),
Sampuranand Sanskrit Vishwavidhalya (Varanasi),
Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya (Puri),
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth (New Delhi).

Eligibility requirements for M.Sc in Forensic Science course may vary slightly with University. Usually science graduates are eligible to seek admission to the course. Gujarat Forensic Sciences University insists bachelor degree in science/ engineering / pharmacy/medicine for admission. The degree must be obtained from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks. B.Sc holders with minimum 60% marks can seek admission in Amity University as well as in Maharshi Dayanand University. In the same way science graduates in any of the following streams (or equivalent) can look for admission in Institute of Forensic Science and Criminology.
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Microbiology
Merit list for admission in Gujarat Forensic Sciences University is prepared on the basis of the candidates' performance in qualifying examination and entrance exam. The University itself conducts the entrance test and 55% weightage of marks will be given for the score obtained in the same. 40% weightage will be given for marks obtained in qualifying examination and rest 5% marks will be given for candidates who have completed their graduation in forensic science or related subjects.

M.ED: 1-2 year course (according to University) for which graduate and post graduate are eligible. After completing this course one can take up a teacher's job in college.
In order to guide the students and aid them, I have tried to list different top colleges:
All India Khilafat Committees College of Education (University of Mumbai Approved)
Arya Vidya Mandir Institute of Education
Bombay Teachers' Training College (Accredited A grade by NAAC)
Chembur Sarvakash Shikshastra Mahavidyalaya (Recognised by N.C.T.E., New Delhi)
Gokhale Education Societys College of Education Training and Research
Gandhi Shikshan Banvas Smt. Surajba College of Education
Guru Nanak Vidyak Society College of Education
Hansraj Jivandas College of Education
Indian Education Society's Pre-Primary Teachers Training