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after 12 science pass how can i go to astrophysics line

# Please note that there is no existence of any direct undergraduate course in astrophysics & astronomy. Neither any university nor any institute provide any undergraduate course in astrophysics & astronomy.

# Only few handful universities provides postgraduate degree in astrophysics & astronomy for those candidates who have done either B.Sc. (Physics & Mathematics) OR bachelor degree in engineering.

# It is desirable that aspirant should have proficiency in subjects Physics and Mathematics at the graduate level and then he/she should move for specialization in Astrophysics & Astronomy at postgraduate level.

# Here below the names of few institutes which offer job opportunities to the candidate possessing degree in astrophysics:

* Raman Research Institute (RRI)
* National Centre for Radio Astrophysics
* Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
* Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
* Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
* Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO)
* Physical Research Laboratory
* Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune
* Aryabhata Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

# It is expected that aspirant should have followings desirable qualities:

* Should have scientific thinking.
* Ability to perform duties and assignments for continuous longer hours.
* Ability to work in team.
* Radical and analytical approach.
* Strong determination.
* Physically and medically healthy.
* Ability to solve out problem effectively
* Proficient in scientific and technical issues.

# Here below the concise list containing the names of universities offering master degree course in astrophysics:

* Pune University
* Roorkee University
* Gujarat University
* Osmania University
* Jadavpur University
* Madurai Kamaraj University
* Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune
* Kashmir University
* Burdwan University
* Gorakhpur University
* Guahati University
* Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur
* Delhi University
* Kumaon University
* Swami Ramanand Teerth University, Nanded, Maharashtra
* Calcutta University
* Lucknow University
* Bangalore University
* Punjabi University
* Indian Insitute of Science
* Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
* Joint Astronomy Programme (JAP), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Originally Posted by meet Thakor

after 12 science pass how can i go to astrophysics line

If you wish to join Astrophysics field, then you must take admission in Indian Institute of Astrophysics, (IIA) Bangalore.

It is located in "II Block, Kormangala, Bangalore - 560034".

At IIA, Bangalore, you can pursue:
PhD. jointly with Pondicherry Central University
Integrated MTech - PhD. jointly with University of Calcutta

To get admission in IIA, Bangalore you will have to qualify IIAST.

IIAST will be commenced on 12th December, 2015.

However, last date to apply for IIAST is 20 November 2015.

Admission is based on merit list prepared after results of IIAST.

Important Dates for IIAST
Last Date to apply: 20 Nov 2015
Commencement of IIA Exam: 12th December 2015
Results Declaration: 18th December 2015

For more information, you can log on their website: http://www.iiap.res.in

You can go for Astrophysics right after completing 12th in Physics with minimum 50% marks.

After passing 12th standard you can get admission in B.Sc in Astrophysics.You will have to appear entrance exam because some universities take entrance exam .

B.Sc in Astrophysics is a 3 years full time course .There is a great opportunities after doing B.Sc in Astrophysics .You can join ISRo,NASA etc.

You can also do further studies like M.Sc is a 2 years full time course.You can also go for teaching profession in this field.