I am a student of grade 12. I would like to know the criteria to pursue a career in ASTROPHYSICS inclding it's major streams and entrances.

Hey.

Astrophysics may be taught as a special course in the M.Sc. programmes of the physics departments in the universities or colleges.

Students with proficiency in physics and mathematics at the graduate level go for Astrophysics specialization. Graduates with B.Tech or B.E. degree, with an aptitude for Astronomy and Astrophysics, can also enter the field as a research scholar.

Few Universities/ Institutes offering MSc in the programme are-

Punjabi University, Patiala, Osmania University - Full M.Sc. Course in Astronomy & Astrophysics, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Allahabad, Bangalore, Burdwan, Kolkata, Delhi, Gauhati, Gorakhpur, Gujarat, Indian Institute of Science, Jadavpur, Kashmir, Kumaon, Lucknow, Madurai Kamaraj University, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Pune, Punjab, Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Roorkee, Swami Ramanand Teerth University, Nanded.

Best of luck!