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What type of graduation, B.Sc or B.Tech, is more appropriate for pursuing further education in field of astronomy?
I am an average student but I am very interested in celestial bodies, galaxies,supernovas,pulsars, they just drive me crazy. Is it necessary to be a topper to become an astronomer?

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What type of graduation, B.Sc or B.Tech, is more appropriate for pursuing further education in field of astronomy?
I am an average student but I am very interested in celestial bodies, galaxies,supernovas,pulsars, they just drive me crazy. Is it necessary to be a topper to become an astronomer?

Since, you stated that you are an Average student, you can apply for B.Sc Astronomy after completing 12th standard. Once, you complete B.Sc Astronomy you can apply for M.Sc in Astronomy which offered by many reputed universities. A Bachelor’s degree in science stream with 50% of marks is required educational qualification to apply for M.Sc in Astronomy.

To get admission in top institutes one should have scored more than 50% marks in the graduation level. The admission to the course is based on the marks obtained in the entrance exam and Graduation.