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My child wants to pursue Astrophysics. Which are the colleges/universities offering this course at graduation and post graduation level in India?
Does engineering degree required for the post graduation course?
Please guide me.
Thankyou.

Top Colleges/Universities offering Astrophysics at graduation and post graduation level in India are as follows.

1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics
2. Osmania University
3. Andhra University
4. Andhra University, College of Science and Technology
5. Panjabi University

Requirements for post graduation in Astrophysics is as follows.

Applicant must have completed BSc Astrophysics from recognized university.

The list of colleges/universities offering Astrophysics is given below.

1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics - www.iiap.res.in
2. Indian Institute of Science - www.iisc.ac.in
3. Raman Research Institute - www.rri.res.in
4. Inter-University Center For Astronomy And Astrophysics - www.iucaa.in
5. National Center For Radio Astrophysics - www.ncra.tifr.res.in
6. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences - www.aries.res.in

The qualification required for post-graduation in Astrophysics is a candidate must have passed a bachelor's degree in the relevant field with a minimum score of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university. Admission selection will be done on the basis of the score obtained in the entrance test which is conducted by the university.

1. Pass higher secondary or an equivalent course from a recognized examination board in the science stream.

2. Have an aggregate of 50% in a bachelor’s degree of science.

3. There is no age limit to pursue this course.