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Can i study Astrophysics after 12th? Which entrance is need to be cracked for this?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Can i study Astrophysics after 12th? Which entrance is need to be cracked for this?

If you have completed 12th standard with above 70% from recognized board with PCM subject then you are eligible to get admissions Astrophysics department.

Your age should be above 16 years.

Below given college conducted their own entrance exam.

1.Indian Institute of Astrophysics,Bangalore
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Ph.No.: +91(80)25530672
Website: www.iiap.res.in

2.Indian Institute of Science,Bangalore
Email: [email protected]
Ph.No.: +91-80-23600757
Website: www.iisc.ernet.in

3.National Centre for Radio Astrophysics,
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research,Pune
Email: [email protected]
Ph.No.: +91-20-25719000, +91-20-25719111
Website: www.ncra.tifr.res.in

4.Raman Research Institute,Bangalore
Email: [email protected]
Ph.No.: 080-23610122
Website: www.rri.res.in

5.Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES),Nainital
Email: [email protected]
Ph.No.: 05942-235053
Website: www.aries.res.in

6.Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics,Pune
Email: [email protected]
Ph.No.: +91-20-25604200
Website: www.iucaa.ernet.in

7.Physical Research Laboratory,Ahmadabad
Email: [email protected]
Ph.No.: +91-79-26314000, 26302129
Website: www.prl.res.in

8.Radio Astronomy Centre,Tata Institute of Fundamental Research,Tamil Nadu
Email: [email protected]
Ph.No.: (91-423)2550334,2550335,2550665
Website: www.ncra.tifr.res.in

Yes, you can study Astrophysics after 12th. To get admission in Astrophysics, candidate must have completed 12th class with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

Institutes in India offering Astrophysics :

• Birla Institute of Technology
• St. Xavier`s College
• Cochin University of Science and Technology
• Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
• Harish Chandra Research Institute
• Indian Institute of Astrophysics

Some colleges take admission in the basis of your marks in 12th class. JEST is the entrance exam you can apply to get admission in higher studies in Astrophysics.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Can i study Astrophysics after 12th? Which entrance is need to be cracked for this?

Well, if you have studied Physics and Mathematics subject in 12th standard then definitely you are eligible to apply for Astrophysics specialization Graduation level. You can apply for B.Sc Astrophysics after completing 12th standard.

All those candidates who have completed their Intermediate or its equivalent qualification can apply for B.Sc Astrophysics. The minimum pass percentage mark is 55%. However, this may differs from college to college.

Which entrance is need to be cracked for this?

The selection process of B.Sc Astrophysics is carried out on the basis of the marks obtained in 12th board exam. Some reputed universities carry out their own entrance exams for the selection process.

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Hello sir. I completed my 12 th with physics in 2015. Now am interested in astrophysics.i just wanna know Thad can I eligible for this...?

which entrance exam is to be cracked to study astrophysics after class 12 th in various institutes of india and abroad?

Well sir what are the colleges in chennai offers astrophysics

Any entrance exam to join in astrophysics course

Is computer necessary as a subject for pursuing Astrophysics?

Yes,You cand do B.Sc in Astrophysics after 12th with aggregate of a minimum 50%marks .

Entrance exam for B.Sc Astrophysics is:-
IISER
BHU UET
SAAT

I have intrest astrophysics study after 12th how to apply for study