Careers in Space Science




Stars have been a subject of fascination for man-kind since time immemorial. The questions what’s out there, where did we come from, is anyone else out there, have troubled the human mind. In search of answers, mankind has tried every trick in the book and beyond. The ancient Indian sages, who many believe in reality, were scientists, managed to garner a vast expanse of knowledge, a drop of which is stored in the Indian Vedas and texts. This astronomical brilliance is not just seen in India but across the globe. Tribes turned to the heavens when looking for structure and found ingenious ways to build their lives around the stars they saw every night. Whether it be The Great Pyramids of Egypt, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Jantar Mantar in India, Machu Pichu in Peru and many such innumerable awe inspiring structures doted across the world,  all stand as a testement of the great ancient astronomical knowledge.

All this was made possible even in the absence of the highly sophisticated equipment and machinery available in 21st century. After a dormant period a few thousand years, the last 50 years have seen an explosion in technological advancement. With the advent of new techniques of space research, powerful space telescopes and satellites, space research has become easier and thrilling at the same time. Space travel which was once considered only fit for sci-fi movies is slowly becoming a reality. Recent discoveries have showed the presence of at least 234 probable Earth like planets in solar systems, millions of light year away from earth which may support alien life.

The journey that mankind has taken from ancient times to the present world in the field of space and science is astounding. The need and demand for experts in the field of space science is ever expanding.

If you think you are crazy enough to answer the unanswered, seek out the unknown and undiscovered realm of space, do not hesitate to take the plunge here.

Careers
                Ø  Astronomers
                    Ø  Astronaut
                    Ø  Astrophysicist
                    Ø  Atmospheric Sciences
                    Ø  Plasma Physicists
                    Ø  Atmospheric Scientists
                    Ø  Aerospace Engineering Technicians
                    Ø  Avionics Technicians
                    Ø  Meteorological Technicians

Eligibility
Students of 10+2 pass or equivalent with minimum 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are eligible to take admission in this course.

Admission Process
Students have to qualify the JEE Main to appear in the JEE advanced to enrol in this course in the IITs. After this exam, a merit list is generated and students have to go through the process of counselling. Some of the reputed universities conduct their own test and students have to pass their entrance exam to take admission in the Space Science in these universities.

Courses
Ø  Bachelor of Technology in Physical Science
Ø  B.Tech. (Avionics Engineering)
Ø  Master of Science in Astronomy and Space Physics
Ø  Master of Science in Astronomy
Ø  Master of Science in Space Physics
Ø  Master of Science (Tech) in Space Physics
Ø  Master of Technology in Space Technology and Applications
Ø  Master of Technology in Astrophysics
Ø  Master of Technology in Astronomical Instrumentation
Ø  Master of Technology in Astronomy and Space Engineering
Ø  Post Graduate Diploma in Astronomy and Planetary Sciences
Ø  Post Graduate Diploma in Space Sciences
Ø  Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy
Ø  Master of Philosophy in Astronomy and Planetarium Science

 Institutes
Ø  Punjabi University, Punjab
Ø  Harish Chandra Research Institute, Uttar Pradesh
Ø  Punjab University, Chandigarh
Ø  Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Uttarakhand
Ø  Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Maharashtra
Ø  Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Maharashtra
Ø  Swami Ramanand Teerth Marthwada University, Maharashtra
Ø  Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Maharashtra
Ø  Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS), Rajasthan
Ø  Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Karnataka
Ø  Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Karnataka
Ø  Raman Research Institute, Karnataka
Ø  School of Pure and Applied Physics, Kerala
Ø  Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala
Ø  Osmania University, Andhra Pradesh
Ø  Sri Venkateswara University, Andhra Pradesh
Ø  JNTU College of Engineering, Andhra Pradesh
Ø  Andhra University, Andhra Pradesh
Ø  Karpagam University, Tamil Nadu

 Salary
Budding space scientists can earn anywhere between ₹ 2,00,000 - ₹ 2,50,000 annually. Once an individual gains the right experience and acquires the requisite knowledge, there is no upper limit of remuneration for the right candidate.

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