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    Hi,
    Astrophysicistsexplore physical properties of celestial objects like stars, planets, and galaxies for which they need a substantial amount of scientific knowledge. An astrophysicist requires training and skill with combination of astronomy and physics.

    To become an Astrophysicist you need to look into these qualifications-

    Degree Level -Some bachelor's programs

    Hello Renu,

    IITs are well established and top universities in India. IIST was established recently so it doesn't have the advantage of time.

    IIST has the best resources to teach a student and can develop their character to several folds. However due to the recent establishment of university, the placement

    IIST is itself an abbreviation for Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. You should have asked the expansion of IIST, which you have already tagged.

    It is Located at  Valiamala, Nedumangad Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

    Departments:-

    Science:

    Department of Mathematics

    Department of Physics

    Department of Chemistry

    Department of Earth and Space

    Hi there,

    For IISC , if you want to pursue b tech then you need to give jee mains and a separate paper for IISC, if you want to pursue msc then you must clear KVPY exam.

    For IIST, IISER you have clear both jee mains and jee advance with

    Hello Priyom,

    The choice between the two wholly depends on your interest in the specific field. If you are interested in space stuffs then IIST will be far better than any other college as it will give you a lot of exposure to ISRO but if you are interested in

    Hello,

    Yes. There are Aeronautical courses available.

    Given below are the top colleges for Aeronautical Engineering in India :

    • Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
    • Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
    • Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
    • Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore
    • Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore
    • Bannari Amman Institute

    MODE OF ADMISSION

    • It is a two-step process. One needs to qualify the JEE (Main) (https://www.collegepravesh.com/entrance-exams/jee-main/) exam and then take the JEE (Advanced) (https://www.collegepravesh.com/entrance-exams/jee-advanced/) exam.
    • One must separately apply for IIST Counselling (https://www.collegepravesh.com/admissions/iist-thiruvananthapuram-admissions/) . Admissions are based on the aggregate marks scored in JEE (Advanced) (https://www.collegepravesh.com/entrance-exams/jee-advanced/) .

    Cut off marks

    Hello,

    If you want to be an astronaut by pursuing B.Tech. so you should go for B.Tech with aerospace or aeronautical engineering. Some best Institutes where you can pursue above courses are enlistes below :-

    • IIT Bombay
    • IIT Kanpur
    • IIT Madras
    • Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
    • Manipal

    Hi,

    IIST 2020 Application Form will be available online for the candidates.For UG courses, candidates can apply from25th Mayto12th June 2020

    • For UG Courses/Dual Degree Course:
    • OnlyIndiancitizens can apply for the admission.
    • Students must have passed class 12th with 75% aggregate marks(for SC/ST/PD candidates 65% marks) from a recognized board/university.

    Hello Aspirant !

    You have to score 75% in 12th boards with the subjects Physics Chemistry Maths English and one other subject

    Then , clear JEE Mains paper 1.

    Then , try to get rank under 1000 in JEE Advance and submit your rank to IIST website.

    You can also

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    The college is a well equipped one in terms of necessary infrastructure of the academic and non-academic domains of its body. The academic body is having a big tech based central library, well equipped laboratories of different fields. The lecture halls are big, smart tech based. The whole campus is served with a super fast WIFI services. Hostels are big and well maintained. There is a central gym, sports court, recreation hall, amphitheater, basket ball court, cricket ground as part of sports.

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