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hello,
i am a IIPU student...,whether i need to take CET or IIT exams to become an Astronaut,pilot,physicist........what i need to study further and where..plz could anyone mind to tell me this......
-thank you....

dear frnd,
if you want to be pilot you can be over there through
UES (university entry scheme) which is at engineering level
good luck

to become an astronaut you should be an pilot first,mind you only the best of the best are selected to be an astronaut,
you can also become an physicist in the field of space and hope that your research makes you eligible to go to space
all the best

Dear Smiley miley

First of all be focused,what actually you want to become Astronaut or Pilot or Physicist.

Untill you know what actually you want to become then how would you reach your goal.

However,let me explain briefly.

Astronaut or Physicist

First of all For becoming astronaut check weather you have that qualities or not. Then you have to acquire anyone of the following degree fromm a good institute like IIT or IISC or IIST (most suitable).

P.hd (Astro physics).
P.hd (Geophysics).
P.hd (Metaphysics) I mean to say any branch of physics which leads to space science,these are few examples.

You can persue these degrees from IIT's or IISc,after acquiring these degrees from there you can appear for entrance conducted by NASA at international level for recruiting Astronauts etc.You can also work with our country's ISRO various entrance are cionducted by ISRO for recruiting Scientists and engineers for carrying Space reasearch or various jobs.

M.tech/P.hd (Aerospace engineering)
M.tech.P.hd (Aeronautical engineering)
Better to persue these degrees from IIST.IIST conducts Admission to its specialied courses which leads in space tecnhnology.For entering into IIST you have to crack ISAT or IITJEE after that you will be provided Admission into B>tech if you have good performance in B.tech then you would also offered M.tech or P.hd. all study there is free of cost,after aquiring degree from there yopu will be absorb as an Scientist of ISRO.Besides these you will also get oppurtunity to join NASA,the best place for astronauts in the World.They pay $1,00,000 to there scientists or astronauts.
Six Indian Students were involved in LHC experiment at CERN,they from NIT,Durgapur and were M.tech student.

PILOT

For becomeing Pilot first you have to aquire CPL (Commercial pilot licance) from government,which is offered only when you have 150 hours of flying experiance.Nothing to worry all these will be duty of Institute you to provide you from where you are taking training for CPL.

Eligibility criteria:- class 12 (PCM) passed with atleast 60 % aggregate.and must not be less then 17 years of age.

The best flying school in India is Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udan Academy (IGRUA).Selection is through An entrance (WOMBAT) which is followed by an Interview.

But becoming Pilot is very expensive course fees is 24,60,000 lacs.

Best of Luck

dear friend

firstly come to the United States and become a citizen....
once you have done that go to Nasa.gov the Home Page for Nasa....
after that go to the about nasa part at the top and click career@Nasa...

it will take you to want to work at nasa screen, read it...
get your graduates degree if you have not already done that...
try studying aerospacec engineeringng, or Physics and or physical science, and you might want to try chemistry.........

ok
all the best...

since its quite late for me to apply for IGRUA. Which other flying school will be best for me with good campusing. neha

Dear Neha

Followings are Some of Best Government andPrivate Flying schools of India,with good placement record:-

Haryana Institute of Civil Aviation, Karnal + 2 branches at Hissar & Pinjore

Kerala Aviation Training Instt. Thiruvananthapuram.

Coimbatore Aviation Training Academy, Coimbatore.

Government Aviation Training Institute, Bhubaneshwar

Rajasthan State Flying School, Jaipur

Government Flying Training Institute,Kolkata.

Government Flying Training Centre, Lucknow.

Bangalore Aeronotics Technical Services Pvt Ltd., (BATS), Bangalore.

Tata Nagar Aviation, Jamshedpur

Flytech Aviation Ltd., Hyderabad

Teneja Aerospace and Aviation Ltd., Bangalore.

Best of Luck

Guide me as to which course or examination % I had to achieve inorder to becom Aeronotical Engineer and where are college and what is the fee

Dear friend
I also would like to suggest you to decide first that if you are interested in flying high, going to space or you want to own a plane.
All are different things. But none focus on your ultimate goal as they are just subject of fantasy.

Astronaut
I would like to tell truth that for this there is very less scope in india as India is not in a situation to have frequent space mission like NASA. Still if you want to be the one then you can go for studies inAerospace Engineering from IITs and IIST(Indian Institue for Space Science and Technology).
Astrophysics is also a good path for becoming an astronaut. The best college for this is Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Koramangala, Bangalore. I used the word best because if one is willing to be an astronaut then he/she is supposed to do the best always. After then masters degree from USA would be a better choice for growing up fast.
Thank You

After 10th What exams do I need to give to become an astrophysicist and what courses should I pursue? What is the average payscale of Astrophysicists?

sir my name is romil .sir which is the best feild in iit to become astronaut

sir my name is romil .sir which is the best feild in iit to become astronaut

what is the importance of iit to become a pilot.

hey

all you need to do is contact one of the best aviation academies in India and get yourself enrolled for The pilot training programme.

you can visit: http://www.caaindia.com/

or call : 91 98736 62370

GOOD LUCK

hello, i m frm gujarat. In aieee 2010 my air is 10029. so i am offered admission in good nits. but since i want to become a physicist, i don't want to go for engineering. so i m thinking about to get admiision in BSC PHYSICSin MS uni. ,BARODA. plz guide me.

what exam i need to give to become an astronomer?

What courses should one pursue after 10th and ahead to become a successful astrophysicist in NASA or other such highly reputed organizations?

hi.i am jaffer from delhi .i want to become a Astronaunt.i am a AIRCRAFT MAINTAINANCE ENGINEER student .it's possible for vbecome a astronaunt?please send e mail in my address is [email protected]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

hi.i am jaffer from delhi .i want to become a Astronaunt.i am a AIRCRAFT MAINTAINANCE ENGINEER student .it's possible for vbecome a astronaunt?please send e mail in my address is [email protected]

Dear its very typical for you to become an Astronaut, because you are a Aircraft MAintanance Engineer which is nothing but a Professional Diploma Degree of 3 years. It is also niether a Bachelor Degree nor further study can be carried out with it.

Only one way your +2 aggregate will help you to do so. If you have Good percentage in +2 then it would be very helpful, because best process is as same as it has been discussed by Me in Above post.


Regards
~Faiyaz~

dear friend
you can get iit exam in the month of may then you can clear this so you get admision in any good college of iit.

hai friend to be come an astronant u should have to finish auronatical science and auro space if u have time means see the kalphna chawlas histroy
all the best

hi friend,if you are intereted in becoming a pilot then you need to write Indian Air Force pilot Entrance Exam.

hi friend,for pilot you need to write IAF(Indian Air Force) Enterance exam and for others you need to write university entry scheme(UES)exam.

Originally Posted by Smiley miley

hello,
i am a IIPU student...,whether i need to take CET or IIT exams to become an Astronaut,pilot,physicist........what i need to study further and where..plz could anyone mind to tell me this......
-thank you....

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I have just passed my S.S.C. exam with flying colours, i want to be an astornomer so whats to be done further? can u suggest me with what degrees to be acquired to be astronomer?

i have given my 2 exams & scored 96% in PCM & i want to become an astronaut !
would u plz tell me what course i should prefer & from where ( which is best ) ?

Do i also have to join any 'pilot' course with bechlor's degree like m.tech ?


what is the duration of course from 2 to becoming an asronaut?

I am in class 10 andwant to become aeranautics. help me

hi,
i am in 10th class and want to know what courses should i do to become a scientist or engineer in isro or nasa or any space organisation.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

hi,
i am in 10th class and want to know what courses should i do to become a scientist or engineer in isro or nasa or any space organisation.

Nice to see, that even being a class 10th student you are very clear towards your career Goal.

As I have also discussed above the quoted statement that

You have to acquire anyone of the following degree from a good institute like IIT or IISC or IIST (most suitable).

P.hd (Astro physics).
P.hd (Geophysics).
P.hd (Metaphysics) I mean to say any branch of physics which leads to space science,these are few examples.

You can persue these degrees from IIT's or IISc,after acquiring these degrees from there you can appear for entrance conducted by NASA at international level for recruiting Astronauts,Scientists etc.You can also work with our country's ISRO various entrance are cionducted by ISRO for recruiting Scientists and engineers for carrying Space reasearch or various jobs.

M.tech/P.hd (Aerospace engineering)
M.tech/P.hd (Aeronautical engineering)

Better to persue these degrees from IIST.IIST conducts Admission to its specialied courses which leads in space tecnhnology.For entering into IIST you have to crack ISAT after that you will be provided Admission into B.tech if you have good performance in B.tech then you would also offered M.tech or P.hd. all study there is free of cost,however just after aquiring B.Tech degree from there you will be absorbed as a Scientist of ISRO.

NOTE:You will have work with ISRO on a bond of at least 2 years, because IIST is a Institute run by ISRO for producing best Engineers which will be able to become a good ISRO Scientists.

Besides these you will also get oppurtunity to join NASA,the best place for astronauts in the World.They pay $1,00,000 to there scientists or astronauts. But you will have to be American Citizen, after joining there.

So the first step you have to take is, score very well in your 10th exams, because for ISAT only candidate having 70% in both class 10th and 12th are eligible to apply.

Then after performing well in 10th join +2 with MAths, Physics and Chemistry as main subjects, there in 12th also you have sore 70% in Physics, Chemistry and MAthematics also.

Prepare well for the entrnce and crack it. I will also advice you to oncego though its official site (http://www.iist.ac.in) of IIST, to gather some more information


Best of Luck

Originally Posted by satyavani

to become an astronaut you should be an pilot first,mind you only the best of the best are selected to be an astronaut,
you can also become an physicist in the field of space and hope that your research makes you eligible to go to space
all the best

i dont think k to be a astranaut you need to be a pilot first.. you need to be best in your job wether it be engineering ,, medicines ,, health expert or any revelent thing which is required for becomming astranaut.. so, i would rather suggest you to do watever you want to do but with the aim of attaining perfection.. as perfection is what matters most.. thanx

Originally Posted by Smiley miley

hello,
i am a IIPU student...,whether i need to take CET or IIT exams to become an Astronaut,pilot,physicist........what i need to study further and where..plz could anyone mind to tell me this......
-thank you....

for pilot u jst need to give aviation test,n for astrounout u must do pg

To astrology or aeronuatics both are totally different. You first decide to which stream you want to join.And than go in that direction as it will be helpful to you for your career building process.
First if you want to join astrology you need to carry out higher studies in astrological science and as far as becoming a pilot you need to have driving license which are of different types for which you need get yourself registerd

mba or mca ?????? which is best after bca ???????? and mba in which stream ???????? it , marketing, finance or anything which yields more and more jpb oppurtunities and money oriented at all :) ????????

what exams do i need to give to become a commercial pilot???nd do tell me the whole criteria????nd r girls eligible for the post of commercial pilot???

what entrance exams do i need to give for the post of commercial pilot?nd whats the whole criteria..???are girls eligible for this post???

Originally Posted by Unregistered

mba or mca ?????? which is best after bca ???????? and mba in which stream ???????? it , marketing, finance or anything which yields more and more jpb oppurtunities and money oriented at all ????????

Well dear you also understand that there is no comparision between MBA and MCA, both are fully different things.

So, you are confused what to opt after BCA. Generally students opt for MCA after BCA and I also support this. Thats because MCA after BCA are valued much then an MCA without BCA. Today MCA garduate find tough competetion through there IT and CS Engineering graduates, but BCA + MCA doesn't have to suffer much in this regard as they become prior choice for recruiters.

Whereas in MBA, specialisation in IT, System and MArketing will work better for you. But I will not advice you to opt for MBA, when you have already MCA as a wiser choice. thats because B.sc (IT ot CS) graduate are tremendously opting for MBA in above mentioned specialisations, as result recruiter are find easy and cheap Manager in this respect.

So, better opt for MCA. It will act as in oppurtunity for you at the time of recruitment.

Regards
~Faiyaz~

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

what entrance exams do i need to give for the post of commercial pilot?nd whats the whole criteria..???are girls eligible for this post???

Yes of course girls are allowed for Commercial Pilot Licence. Infact 2 out of every 10 CPL holders are Females. And India is also witnesing increase in number of Females in opting for Pilot as a career. But the fact has also to be admitted that this is male dominated sector.

Steps for becoming a Pilot.

Student Pilot License (SPL): It is an exam conducted by most of flying clubs. It cobers theoretical papers on subjects like- Air Regulations, Air Navigation etc. (Pilot Aptitude Test).

Eligibility: Candidate must be at least 16 years of age and must have passed 10th. A medical certificate of fitness, security clearance and a bank guarantee if Rs. 10,000/- are required.

Selection: Candidates taking SPL test have to appear in an Oral examination on a fixed day every month and go through Medical test. Air force Central Medical Established (AFCME), New Delhi and Institute of Aviation Medicine (IAM), Banglore are the Final Authorities for Medical Fitness (As per Ministry of Civil Aviation). After medical clearance the student get the SPL . Apart from Medical test student also have to clear Pilot Aptitude test.



Private Pilot License (PPL): After acquiring SPL students will proceed towards PPL for the intial flying training. A Teacher/Instructor will be there to teach you the Practical aspects of flying a Aircraft.
Eligibility: 10+2 and Meidcal fitness certificate from AFCME or IAM.

Selection (Theory Exam): Total 60 hrs. of flying is needed , of which 20 hrs. minimum should be SOLO and 5 hrs. cross the country.
A Theory exam will be conducted before awading the PPL. Subjects will be same as discussed above, but will be of high standard and different syllabus.

Commercial Pilot License (CPL): A student can get his/her CPL after completing flying training of about 129 hours. to complete 250 hours of flying.

Eligibility: 12th pass with at least 60% aggregate and must also have studied Mathematics and Physics, means science students. Candidate must also have PPL with at least flying experience of 3 years. Age should be 18-30 years and a Medical Clearance must be obtained from AFCME or IAM.

Selection (Written Exam): A test in subjects Air Navigation, Air Meteorology, Air regulation, Technical and Planing. These exams are conducted 6 times in a year. At least of flying experience of 250 hours of which (150 hours of SOLO, 25 hours of Cross Country, 10 hours of Instrument flying and 5 hours of night flying) is also required .
After a CPL one can build up more flying hours, Login 750 hours of flying time, clear the other requisite papers and acquire a Senior Commercial Pilot License.

PPL (Avionics) holders generally specialize in Helichopter flying, and they get paid in hour basis. However salary is lower then Aircraft flyers.
SPL, is nothing but 1st step towards career in Aviation as a Pilot.

So, weather you are a Engineer or scientist procedure is same for all.

NOTE: Special care has to be taken by Female candidates regarding Medical Fitness, because even being a good Pilot number of Female aspirants lost there charm because of lack of fitness.

Regards
~Faiyaz~

Originally Posted by Unregistered

what entrance exams do i need to give for the post of commercial pilot?nd whats the whole criteria..???are girls eligible for this post???

yes, now girls are also eligible for the post of pilot.
to become a pilot you need to register yourself to get the licence

hi sir,

i am jayanth karthikeyan from chennai and my ambition is become a commercial pilot....now i am studying std 9 and can u say coures like iit,fiitgee are useful for my career .........................

hii ,m Parita,can you please tell me the instititutes in india,offering courses in astronomy or astrophysics;i have physics background and currently persuing Bsc in PHYsics from mumbai.??
pls help......
tell me entrance xmz for that , n how shall i prepare....
genuinely need help.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

since its quite late for me to apply for IGRUA. Which other flying school will be best for me with good campusing. neha

Kerala Aviation Training Instt. Thiruvananthapuram.

Coimbatore Aviation Training Academy, Coimbatore.

Government Aviation Training Institute, Bhubaneshwar

Rajasthan State Flying School, Jaipur

Government Flying Training Institute,Kolkata.

Government Flying Training Centre, Lucknow.

Bangalore Aeronotics Technical Services Pvt Ltd., (BATS), Bangalore.

Tata Nagar Aviation, Jamshedpur

hi my question is, i am a commerce student and i want to become a aerospace engineer i m now in 11th after my completion of 12th exam can i go for diploma for degree.or can i do special course of aerospace engineering after 12th exam.please suggest me i m very confused about my career in this

can i do mastery in aerospace after B.E in computer engg??
i am in 3rd year..
i want to become astronaut.

can i do mastery in aerospace after B.E in computer engg??
i am in 3rd year..
i want to become astronaut.

Hi!! Its me afsana....
I gt mah evry queries answr..bt basicaly 4 bcumin pilot wich entrance xam shud i giv???

career after 12th in science non medical

i am in 11th and i want to become an astronauts so plz tell me what can i do after 10 2..................please

i am in 11th standard and i want to become an astronauts so plz tell me what can i do after 10 2 to achieve my goal