Science

Career prospects:
Once students have completed all their studies, they can get jobs with top firms within India or overseas. Aspirants can also look forward to a job as research scientists with institutions involved in research. Jobs are available for astrophysicists with organizations such as:
Aryabhata Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital
Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, TIFR (Pune)
Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad
Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bangalore
Space Science Centre, ISRO, Thiruvananthapuram
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
It is also possible for candidates to get jobs with organizations such as the Bangalore Amateur Astronomers (ABAA). The best thing about a career in astrophysics is that one will get the opportunity to travel to distant places and take part in international seminars as well as conventions. They will have the chance to meet many famous people in the world of astronomy.

Basic eligibility to become a faculty member at an IIT is mentioned below:
Professor: A minimum of 10 years teaching/research/professional experience of which at least 4 years should be at the level of Associate Professor in an academic institution or equivalent position in a research organisation or industry as on the date of application. The candidate should have demonstrated leadership in research in a specific area of specialisation in terms of guidance of Ph.D. . students, a strong record of publications in journals of high impact factor, patents, laboratory/course development and/or other recognised relevant professional activities. Associate Professor: A minimum of 6 years teaching/research/professional experience of which at least three years should be at the level of Assistant Professor in an academic institution or equivalent position in a research organisation or industry as on the date of application. The candidate should have demonstrated adequate experience of independent research in terms of guidance of M.Tech and Ph.D. . students, a strong record of publications in journals of high impact factor, patents, laboratory/course development and
/or other recognised relevant professional activities.

Minimum Eligibility to Apply for B.Sc. Physics at St. Xavier's Kolkata is 60% pass marks in class 12th with Mandatory Subjects: Physics and Mathematics.
An aggregate of Physics & Mathematics + 2 core subjects would be considered for eligibility calculations. Students must have obtained a minimum of 45% in 2 core subjects and 60% in Physics. Following subjects would not be considered as a core subject for aggregate calculation: Agriculture, Dance, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science/Studies, Fashion Designing/Studies, Heritage Craft, Home Science, Physical Education, Painting and Socially Useful Productive Work (SUPW). Students who have 3 years and above gap between 10th and +2 are not eligible to apply. Which would be considered for aggregate calculations. Admission is based on marks obtained in 10+2. Interested candidates can apply online with the required information. Regards.