I have completed 12th with 80.4% in PCMB. What basic steps should I take so that I can pursue my career in astronomy/astrophysics?

Take maths and science classes all through high school. Make sure to take a wide variety of science classes. Astronomy and astrophysics often blend elements of biology, chemistry and other sciences to better understand phenomena in the universe. Also, keep an eye out for any summer jobs or internships in math or Science. Even volunteer work can help bolster your resume. Pursue a math- or Science-related Bachelor's degree. While a Bachelor in astrophysics is the ideal, there are many other paths to that field. You can do undergraduate study in computer Science, for example, which is important to help you analyze data. It's best to speak to your high school guidance counselor or local university to find out what degree programs will help you. Take on research opportunities. Many universities have labs in which students participate in discoveries and sometimes even get published. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Mumbai Delhi University Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology (IIST), Trivandrum Other Popular Astronomy Institutes in India: Indian Centre for Space Physics, Kolkata Savitribai Phule Pune University Department of Atmospheric and Space Sciences Department of Atmospheric Sciences Cochin Institute of Science & Technology Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore.

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