M.Sc Astronomy

Eligibility for M.Sc in Astronomy
The minimum eligibility required to be met for admission to the course is B.Sc or an equivalent degree with a minimum aggregate score of 50%. A few universities and colleges in India conduct entrance examinations for admission to the course.
M.Sc in Astronomy: Admission Process
Most of the institutes offering the course in India admit students on the basis of their performance in the relevant entrance test. Such institutions/ universities conduct their own entrance tests for offering admission. However, the admission process varies from college to college.
M.Sc in Astronomy: Academic Options
Upon the successful completion of the course, successful postgraduates interested in higher studies in the discipline may go for pursuing M.Phil/ Ph.D in the subject. Successful postgraduates of the course also have the option of joining non-profit organizations like the Association of Bangalore Amateur Astronomers (ABAA), involved in telescope making, organizing observation sessions for the public and popularization of astronomy.