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I want to become a space scientist so please guide me I am in IX standard and topper of my class and I want to know that how should I prepare myself from today and also I want list of best space research centres. Please help me. Thanks.

After 9th standard, you will have to complete your 10th standard with decent marks.

Then, choose PCM stream in 11th and 12th to be eligible for appearing in engineering entrance exams.

After qualifying entrance exams, apply for Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering to be pursued in engineering college.

Then, you can appear for GATE exam.

If you qualified the exam well, then you can get recruited into ISRO or DRDO.

Here are top space research centres worldwide:

• the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
• the European Space Agency (ESA),
• the China National Space Administration (CNSA),
• the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),
• the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and
• the Russian Federal Space Agency (RFSA or Roscosmos)

To become space scientist the eligibility requirements and other details are mentioned below.

The educational qualification required is the candidate should complete their graduation degree in science/ maths stream or masters degree or who is having minimum 5 years teaching/ work experience in related subjects.

After completing you need attend the entrance exam conducted by the ISRO and many space centers. After clearing the exam you can do research and become a space scientist.

Candidates studying in 9th standard are not eligible to join Indian Space Research Organization for becoming Space Scientist. The minimum qualification required to apply for ISRO entrance exam is bachelor's degree in engineering or technology from a recognized university.

After 9th standard, you need to do 10th then 10+2 in Science stream with PCM subjects and then bachelor's degree. You can prepare for Joint Entrance Exam conducted by CBSE for admission in top engineering institutes of India. You should focus on Mathematics and Physics a lot as it will be helpful later on in space research.

List of Best Space Research Centers:

>>Vikram Sarabhai Space Center.

>>Liquid Propulsion System Center.

>>ISAC, Bangalore.

>>SDSC, Nellore.

Steps to Become A Space Scientist
- Choose science stream with physics, chemistry and mathematics as a core subjects.
- Get a good score in board exam with all these subjects.
- Appear and Get good score in entrance exam JEE Main and JEE Advance.
- Get a admission to Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering in well reputed institute.
- Get a good score in bachelor's in engineering.
- Pursue master's course in Aerospace or Aeronautical.
- Appear and Clear the entrance stages conducted by organizations.

Top Institutes Offering Space Science Courses
- Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
- IISC, Bangalore
- Birla Planetarium, Kolkata
- Madras University, Chennai
- Raman Research Institute, Bangalore
- BAMU University, Aurangabad
- National Center For Radio Astronomy, Pine
- Inter University For Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune

How to become Space Scientist:

First step is to complete 10th and secure good marks in it.

Take admission in 12th Science stream with PCM subject.

Then get admission in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology.

Apply for ISRO exam and clear it to become scientist at Vikram Sarabhai Space research institute, one of the best in India.