Education and Career Forum

I study in 10th right now. My question is how do i train myself so as to be an astronaut or is there any training centres for the children of my age to get trained for it?

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has proposed an Indian human spaceflight programme which might not materialize in this decade but still there is hope.

There are two established paths already.
By joining IAF and then moving to become a test pilot and wait for India's mission to space. ex., Rakesh Sharma, Ravish Malhotra
By joining NASA astronaut corps and then completing their training to become an astronaut. ex., Kalpana Chawla
I am sure there are other ways too. Please explore.

# Candidate willing to make career as an astronaut is advised to opt science subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 10+2 level.

# After 10+2 in PCM stream, candidate should go for pursuing B.Tech. degree in aeronautics, aviation or physical science.

# Names of few best colleges/institutes for aeronautics engineering are mentioned below:

* GITAM University, Hyderabad
* Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
* NMIMS Academy of Aviation, Maharashtra
* Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
* School of Aeronautics, New Delhi
* Jawaharlal Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
* Jawahar Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore
* Jaya Engineering College, Chennai
* Samalkha Group of Institutions, Panipat, Haryana
* Karpagam Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
* Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
* Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore

# The duration of the aeronautical/aerospace courses are:

* 4 years for degree level course.
* 2 to 3 years for diploma level course.

# The things/qualities required by aspirant of aeronautical/aerospace engineering are:

* Having good communication skill.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Having good computer skills.
* Well versed in mathematical problems.
* Having good designing skills.
* Having good planning ability.
* Must be physically fit.