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I am a student of B.Sc. Chemistry. But, I want to study Astronomical line ahead. Can I? If yes, then which colleges offers M.Sc in Astronomical? Their admission criteria and application procedure? What is the standard course structure?

Some of the best institutes in India offering M.Sc. in Astronomy are listed below.
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Course Fees (per year): INR 2,245

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Course Fees (per year): INR 20,000

Andhra University, College of Science and Technology, Visakhapatnam
Course Fees (per year): INR 10,000

Punjabi University, Patiala
Course Fees (per year): INR 18,444

Admission to these institutes is based on a test conducted with respect to subject.

To be eligible for pursuing this course, candidate must have completed B.Sc. course with at least 50% marks.

In the course structure, students will study following subjects.
Semester I

• Applied Mathematics
• Analogue Electronics
• Classical Mechanics
• Positional Astronomy
• Computer Laboratory
• Practical

Semester II

• Digital Electronics
• Quantum Mechanics
• Celestial and Fluid Mechanics
• Optional Papers:
• (i) Applied Optics
• (ii) Mathematical Physics and Classical Mechanics
• (iii) Microwave and its Propagation
• (iv) Computer Fundamentals and Programming with C++
• Computer Laboratory
• Practical

Semester III

• Space Physics
• Astronomical Techniques
• Stellar Atmosphere
• Electromagnetic Waves & Radiating Systems
• Advanced Electronics
• Practical

Semester IV

• Galactic System & Cosmology
• Stellar Structure & Evolution
• Plasma Physics
• Electronic Communication Systems
• Lasers and Applications
• Practical