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i want to become an astronaut . i am attempting for jee to get seat in iist (indian institute of space science and technology)then if i get seat in it and if i get job in isro what should be my next step to become an astronaut???

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i want to become an astronaut . i am attempting for jee to get seat in iist (indian institute of space science and technology)then if i get seat in it and if i get job in isro what should be my next step to become an astronaut???

hi,
Astronauts need to be able to apply their considerable knowledge and skills to the tasks for which they have been trained; be able to bear tremendous responsibility while in orbit; and be determined to succeed. This is what makes them special.

A high level of education in scientific or technical disciplines, coupled with an outstanding professional background in research, application or education fields possibly supported by the use of computer systems and applications, is essential. Previous experience with aircraft operations is a bonus, particularly if it involved responsible tasks such as being a test pilot or flight engineer. The more skills and experience an applicant has the better, as this will increase their ability to undertake a variety of tasks.
And not only this you should require:
Height 64 and 76 inches
20/70 Corrected to 20/20
Blood Pressure-140/90
Bachelor's Degree
3 Years Experience..
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I think to become an astronaut you should do your B.TECH in Aerospace engineering from IITs.To become an astronaut you must be very intelligent and you should have good knowledge.Physical fitness will be the next stage.First you should qualify the written exam which is conducted by NASA.Then they will take your interview.They will check your physical fitness.Then if you qualify in that then you will be given training in simulator which you have to qualify.If you qualify then they will might give you chance because they mostly choose experienced astronauts.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

i want to become an astronaut . i am attempting for jee to get seat in iist (indian institute of space science and technology)then if i get seat in it and if i get job in isro what should be my next step to become an astronaut???

For taking admission in Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology you will have to meet certain eligibility conditions.These eligibility conditions are :

Educational qualification :

• You should have an Intermediate pass out degree from recognized board/university.
• Your Intermediate degree should be of regular mode.
• Your stream in Intermediate should be science.
• Your subject combination in Science stream should be Physics,Chemistry and Mathematics.
• You should be subjectively passed in Physics,Chemistry and Mathematics.
  

Marks required :

• Minimum marks required to take admission in this Engineering college should be above 70% in Inter/10+2.
• Your average marks in Physics,Chemistry and Mathematics should be 60% in 10+2.

The main Advantage of studying various space science related courses in this Institute if that after completing your course you will able to get jobs in Private and Government space centers.So become an astronaut you will have to pass the Placement session Exam taken by various Organizations during campus placement.


Exam will be conducted into sections.These are :

• Section I (General Section) - Objective Type.
• Section II (Technical Section) - Conventional Type.

Under Section I questions will be from Reasoning Aptitude,Quantitative Aptitude,Data Interpretation and General English and Composition.
Under Section II questions will be asked from your Engineering stream and after passing in this exam you will have to face Practical exam and when you will get pass in Practical exam then you will be finally selected.

Hello,
To become an astronaut you need to qualify the exam.
Aspirants who wish to become Astronauts needs to have a Bachelor’s degree in biological science, engineering, mathematics or physical science from a recognized university. They then need to obtain any one of the following degrees from renowned institutes like IISC or IIT.

Candidates can go for:

PhD (Astrophysics).
PhD (Geophysics).
PhD (Metaphysics).
After graduation, the candidates can appear for the entrance exam which is held by the NASA for the recruitment of Scientists, Astronauts etc. Candidates can also find employment in ISRO. There are many openings in ISRO which is conducted for the recruitment of Scientists and Engineers. In order to join the ISRO, the candidates need to clear the Joint Entrance Exam set by the IIT’s.

-->Eligibility to apply:

Citizenship: candidates who are joining the ISRO need to be Indian citizens

Age limit: the candidate should be atleast 21 years at the time of joining. The age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to the SC/ST category

Qualification: candidates need to be Graduates from a recognized board or university.

-->Process for preparing exam and interview

Candidates need to pass the screening test first. They should submit the application form online. Next they need to undergo tests in professional and psychological aptitude assessment which includes behavioral and logical skills. After that they will go through a Medical evaluation. The final stage is an interview where the candidate will be judged before he/she is selected. The candidates should remember that only 2 or 3 people out of scores of candidates will be chosen at the end. So, they need to be prepared for the toughest competition.

I wish you Good Luck.

What is procedure to get into isro or become astronaut