After successful completion of 12th, one can specialize in the field of Astrophysics so as to build up a career in this field. But for that you should have studied Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in the 10+2 level.

-After XII, you can go for various under graduate, post graduate as well as doctoral programs in the field of Astrophysics.
- You can pursue a Bachelor’s in Science in Physics and / or Mathematics or Bachelor’s in Engineering in Electrical or Electronics or Electrical communication as well.
-Then, you can pursue a postgraduate degree in Physics or Mathematics or Master’s in Technology in Engineering.
-Finally you can pursue a PhD program with specialization in Astrophysics.
-You can also opt for various certification courses as well which enable you to build up a promising career in the field of Astrophysics.

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Chemistry

Institutes in India offering courses in Astrophysics
Aligarh Muslim University
Andhra University
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Harish Chandra Research Institute
Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Indian Institute of Technology
Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (I.U.C.A.A.)
JNTU College of Engineering
Madurai Kamaraj University
Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (A.R.I.E.S)
Bangalore University
Patiala University
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)
Punjab University
Raman Research Institute
Gulbarga University
S N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences
Birla Institute of Technology
St. Xavier`s College
Tezpur University
The Indira Gandhi National Open University
University of Chennai
University of Kolkata
University of Lucknow
Indian Institute of Geomagnetism
Mahatma Gandhi University
Osmania University
Shivaji University
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Career in Astrophysics

- One can engage mostly as Research scientists.
- Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is one of the top firms recruiting experts in the field of Astrophysics.