How to  become an Astrophysicist?

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Eligibility Criteria

1- Physics and Mathematics are compulsory for aspiring Astrophysicists. Biology is optional. 2- You must have received at least a 50% aggregate in classes 11 and 12.

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Who is an Astrophysicist?

An astronomer is a scientist who has acquired a bachelor's, master's, and doctorate in astronomy.

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Fee Structure

The fees in the top research institutes can range from Rs. 5000 to Rs. 5,00,000 based on your eligibility for scholarships, etc.

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Top Astrophysics Institutes in India

1- Indian Institute of Astrophysics 2- Indian Institute of Space 3- Tata Institute of Fundamental 4- Indian Institute of Science 5- Raman Research Institute 6- Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune

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Salary of an Astrophysicist

-Starting           -      50,000 -Mid-Range     -       8-10 lakhs -High                -       1 Cr+

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Courses to Consider

BachelorB.Sc in Astronomy/B.Sc in Astrophysics/B.Tech in Relevant Engineering. Masters M.Tech in Astronomy and Space Engineering/M.Sc in Astronomy. Ph.D. – Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science & Astrophysics/Ph.D. in Astronomy/Ph.D. in Astrophysics/Ph.D. in Astronomy & Astrophysics.

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Syllabus

1– Astrophysics 2– Physics 3– Mathematics 4– Properties of Matter 5– Laboratory Work 6– Special Relativity 6– Stars & Planets, Galaxies & Universe 7– Oscillations and Waves 8– Quantum Mechanics 9– Cosmology 10– Thermal Physics

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More Career Options

1– Observational Research in       Astrophysics 2– Theoretical Research in       Astrophysics 3– Jobs in institutes like       BARC, TIFAC, IUCAA, etc. 4– Lecturer 5– Astronomer 6– Astronaut 7– Research Scientist

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