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can i do phd in astrophysics after mca am interested in astrophysics i have studied physics ,maths ,chemistry and biology in +2 level please help me in this regard what can i do continue my career in astrophysics field .

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can i do phd in astrophysics after mca am interested in astrophysics i have studied physics ,maths ,chemistry and biology in +2 level please help me in this regard what can i do continue my career in astrophysics field .

Career in AstroPhysics

Astrophysics is a branch of Astronomy which deals with Study of the Celestial/ Heavenly Bodies in Space. To Pursue a Career in Astrophysics, One has to Join one Among the Many Institutes available in India to Withhold a Ph.D. degree.

Once you get a Ph.D Degree, You shall Appointed as a JRF( Junior Research Fellowship) / Research Scientist, Depending on your Abilities and Interest.

can i do phd in astrophysics after mca am interested in astrophysics

Now, Coming to your Case, I'm not sure if the Institutes have an MCA degree in their List of Eligibilities, But You can Sure Try out and check for yourself. Here is the List of Instis which Offer a Degree in Astrophysics:

• Aligarh Muslim University
• Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University
• Patiala University
• Andhra University
• Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)
• Punjab University
• Raman Research Institute
• Gulbarga University
• S N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences
• Shivaji University
• Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
• Indian Institute of Geomagnetism
• Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (A.R.I.E.S)
• Bangalore University
• Birla Institute of Technology
• St. Xavier`s College
• Cochin University of Science and Technology
• Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
• Harish Chandra Research Institute
• Mahatma Gandhi University
• Osmania University
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
• Indian Institute of Technology
• Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (I.U.C.A.A.)
• JNTU College of Engineering
• Madurai Kamaraj University
• Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University
• Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
• Tezpur University
• The Indira Gandhi National Open University
• University of Chennai
• University of Kolkata
• University of Lucknow

i have studied physics ,maths ,chemistry and biology in +2 level

Well that's a Plus Point. Because, a Career in Astrophysics requires the Following Essential Components:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Maths
• Biology
• Medicine
• Computer science

please help me in this regard what can i do continue my career in astrophysics field

My Suggestions are as Follows:

• Since you are so Interested in this Field, you can Obtain a UG Degree from IEI (The Institution Of Engineers, India), and Later on proceed to get a Ph.D Degree from the Above said Intitutes.
• Or you can also try one of the Summer Programmes conducted by the IIA (Indian Institute of Astrophysics). There are Chances that Students may get Selected for Independent Projects at IIA, Bangalore during Months of May and July.

I have attached the Brochure of IIA for your Reference. You can get an Idea of their Requirements and information about the Institutes.


Hope this Helps,
Regards,

Nik!

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