Hi Stebin,

I am glad to hear that you have made up your mind to be an astrophysicist. Let me help you.

Astrophysics is the application of physics to understand astronomy. You need to focus on a bachelor’s degree in Physics or an Engineering with an inclination to Physics, life science & mathematics.

Specialization in Astronomy can only be done at the Master’s level. In India you can apply for institutes such as Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Raman Research Institute (RRI), Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), etc.

Lastly, to work with public - private sectors, science centers, or with colleges/ Universities as a researcher or teacher you must have a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in astrophysics.

Best of luck.

Hi,

In order to be eligible for becoming astrophysicist, you should have studied Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in the 10+2 level. You can also go for various under graduate, post graduate as well as doctoral programs in the field of astrophysics and can pursue a Bachelor's in Science in Physics and / or Mathematics.

Dear student, IISER Kolkata provides Opportunity to become an astrophysicists almost at every stage of the student life.

If you have passed 10+2 with physics major You can apply for BS-MS Duel Degree programme. 

Even if you could not manage to join IISER after 10+2 , you can still join IISER by applying for Integrated PhD Programme  provided You have either B.Sc (http://b.sc/). or B.tech

IISER K also has separate center ( CESSI) which offers MS in Space Physics programme exclusively for Engineering Students.

You will get all the opportunity to become an astrophysicists through the above mention courses. For more detail, please go through the application portal of IISER Kolkata. 

All the best 

Hope this helps