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Institutes to study cosmology in India:
Institute of Space Science and Technology, Trivandrum
Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Pune
Raman Research Institute, Bangalore
Physical Research laboratory, Ahmedabad
Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore
Entrance exams for admission
After completion of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects you need to apply for entrance exams like JEE Main and Advanced. Clearing JEE Main is very important to GET the nod for JEE Advanced stage. Getting admission in top colleges is only possible if you clear the Advanced stage with a good rank. The above mentioned institutes are the best one and you need to have very good rank to GET admission. For Master's and Ph.D. programme you need to appear for exams like GATE/CSIR NET/JRF to GET admission in a top college.

Hi R A,
There are institutes which provide distance education mode, like - Asian College of Teachers, Institute Of International Teachers Training etc. They provide course content in PDF form, in class training videos. They will provide whole course materials along with instructions and DVD of this course. You can have your class at any time of the day at your convenience. Books related to this course will be provided at your door. If you have any doubts regarding this course you can chat with the course teachers through your account.
DURATION -
1)Asian College of Teachers- The course is of 140 hours duration which comprises of 120 hours of in-class training and 20 hours of teaching practice.
2) Institute Of International Teachers Training - The course duration is 240 hours and covers period of 12 months (1 year). You also have the option to complete the course in a shorter span of time.
FEE - Well different institutes have different fee range according to their requirements.
1) Institute Of International Teachers Training - 16,000 Rs for distance mode.

Pilot training is conducted by flying schools and not by colleges. It is a professional training where you GET a license after completing the training and that will be issued by DGCA. It is not a degree course. Your educational qualification will continue to remain the same as it was before starting the training for CPL. The only difference it will make is that it will add to your professional training. And it will make you job ready. Some good flying schools in India in terms of training are as under :
1. IGRUA, Raebarelie Fursatganj
2. NFTI, Gondia
3. Chimes Aviation, Sagar
4. MPFC, Bhopal
5. BFC, Mumbai
6. Carver Aviation, Baramati
7. Falcon Aviation, Faizabad.

I have explained almost all about CPL Training here:
You need to understand that Pilot training is governed and regulated by DGCA and it is irrespective of the flying school you choose to train with. For becoming a commercial pilot, there is a specific eligibility criteria, which you should first be aware of. This is decided on what subjects have you taken in class 12th. It requires PCM to be a pilot. And, even if you have not opted for the same, then you can appear separately for these subjects and become eligible. Further, you should be aware that you are medically fit to be a pilot, so I would suggest you to visit http://www.dgca.nic.in/medical/medical-ind.htm and go to the class 2nd examiner's tab to find out doctors who will examine you for initial fitness. You can visit any doctorate from the list as per your convenience. Once you are done with Class 2nd medical, find out a suitable flying club for you as per your convenience. You can fly in India or abroad. I would suggest you fly in India. Besides finding the club, be aware that you will have to appear for:
1. Air Navigation
2. Aviation Meteorology
3. Air Regulations
4. Aviation Technical
5. Aircraft Specific
6. Radio Telephony
Here, 1-5 are conducted by DGCA and 6 is conducted by WPC. Prepare for these subjects and appear, as exams are conducted every quarterly. For preparation, flying club will help you or there are private instructors available in metro cities as well. You will fly for 200Hrs + Clear DGCA and WPC exams + Clear Class 1st medical, then you shall get your CPL. The next license is ATPL, which you shall be able to apply for once. You will then have to probably fund or self-sponsor your type rating on whatever fleet you are selected in an airline. Then, you finally get a job as a pilot. I hope the process is well explained to you. CPL is an expensive affair. It might cost you around Rs.18-20 Lacs for flying + DGCA exams Rs.500/- each exam + Medicals for Rs.10,000 + endorsements and license issue fees around Rs.25K + Type Rating around Rs.15 Lacs. So, decide wisely before you enter the field.

Placements: Placements take place in our college very well. But only 40% of students only get placement. The highest salary for them is 50000 and the lowest salary is 15000. Many companies take students, like Bosch, Hyundai, etc. Internship will be given to many students even in my class, like in MTC, Ashok Leyland, etc. There is no placement cell in our college.
Infrastructure: The only college having advanced technology automobile lab is our college in Chennai and 5 CAD labs with AC. Sports will be conducted. They even send us for intercollege matches. There are a lot of canteens. Hostels are good. Both AC and non-AC rooms are available in the hostel. Infrastructure is good with no issues.
Faculty: The teachers are qualified, helpful and even knowledgeable in our department. They teach well with a proper explanation, even with a projector for more clarity for the students. There are 150 students in our whole department. And there are 10 staff members in the departments.
Other: Cultural events and annual day functions are conducted. Sports are conducted for each department. Anna university scholarship is given to the eligible students.