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To pursue a career in Astronomy, you need to pass 10+2 in Science stream with Maths and Physics as core subjects.
After completing graduation you can take up a Master's degree in Physics and Astronomy.
Thereafter, you can even opt for a specialization in astronomy i.e PhD which enables you to become an astronomer/ astronaut/ astrophysicist/ scientist or a research officer.
For PhD, you need to appear for the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) examination.
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Job Prospects :
- A beginner could be employed as a junior researcher in any existing Astronomy project.
- An Astronomer usually works for the government, defense and space
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Hi,
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To pursue a career in Astronomy, you need to pass 10+2 in Science stream with Maths and Physics as core subjects.
After completing graduation you can take up a Master's degree in Physics and Astronomy.
Thereafter, you can even opt for a specialization in astronomy i.e PhD which enables you to become an astronomer/ astronaut/ astrophysicist/ scientist or a research officer.
For PhD, you need to appear for the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) examination.
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Job Prospects :
- A beginner could be employed as a junior researcher in any existing Astronomy project.
- An Astronomer usually works for the government, defense and space research organizations, electrical and electronic equipment manufacturers etc.
- Degree/ Diploma/ Doctorate holder in these disciplines can find job opportunities in stellar establishments like the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Space Physics Laboratories, Space Applications Centers, etc.
- Candidates with a Master's degree or a PhD can join and do research in any one of the following renowned institutes :
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, (Pune)
Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore
Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bangalore
Aryabhata Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIOS), Nainital
Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmadabad
Space Science Centre, ISRO, Thiruvanthapuram
- The prospects of traveling abroad are wide open as international seminars and conventions are held quite regularly in different countries
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Salary :
Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc.
But, still, to give you a brief idea,
- Freshers can earn a salary of Rs. 10000-12000 per month.
- Government bodies and research institutes employ astronomers with high salary package and other allowances.
- Many globally reputed institutions such as NASA offer high package for talented students.
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B.Sc in Astronomy or Astro Physics or Mathematics after HSC science