I want to become an astrophysicist. Which course should I pursue after 12th among B.Sc and B.Tech?
Which are the top colleges for the same? I did my 10th with 83%.
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Dear Shubham,
In India, the scope of 'Astrophysicist' is negligible. Hence it's advisable to go abroad to pursue the same. However, from Indian context my vote will go to B.Tech (aerospace engineering) from Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology.
The reason is: India has very small number of college offering B.Sc astronomy (and not good at all). The second one is that B.Tech is much more acceptable in India aerospace/ defense industry.Here are some of the colleges which you can consider:
(1) India Institute of Space Science and Technology(2) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
(3) Tata Institute of Fundamental Re...more -
If you have completed 12th standard with above 70% from a recognised board with PCM then you are eligible to get admission in astrophysics department. Your age should be above 16 years. Below given colleges conduct their own entrance exam:
1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
Website: www.iiap.res.in
2. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Email: regr@admin. Iisc. Ernet. In
Ph. No. : +91-80-23600757
Website: www.iisc.ernet.in
3. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Pune
Email: www@ncra. Tifr. Res. In
Ph. No. : +91-20-25719000, +91-20-25719111
Website: www.ncra.tifr.res.in
4. Raman Research I...more
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