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The discipline is chemistry oriented, hence you must have a good background in the chemistry. Astrochemists are part Astronomers and part Chemists. They intensely study the periodic table — but within the context of space rather than of Earth. As an Astrochemist, you don't only observe stars, but you also examine, analyze, and dissect them. ... Some of those chemicals, like hydrogen, also exist on earth.

Institutes

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.

Eligibility

requires at least a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Radio Physics or similar. In order to model physical processes you have to be a top-notch specialist in programming and have a strong background in theoretical physics, astrophysics and mathematics.