How do I become an astrophysicist in India after 12th grade?
Thanks for an A2A.I don't know a whole lot about Astrophysics but here's something I can share.You can't really enrol yourself for an ‘Astrophysics' specific course after 12th directly. I have not heard of any institute offering a degree in Astrophysics at an undergraduate level. You can become one in multiple ways.Engineering :- A degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications or a course in Engineering Physics would be a good way to go. Then go for Masters degree and Ph.D. in Astrophysics.IITs, BITS Pilani (any campus) or other prominent institutes are good options for an engineering degree. (Note - Engineering Physics is a course offered by only a few IITs). Further, universities like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford, UC Berkeley are great for post graduation. If you want an Indian Institute, then IUCAA, Pune is a good alternative as well.Basic Science :- You might go for a BSc. or BS-MS in Physics and then complete your Ph.D. in Astrophysics. IISc, IISERs and IITs like IIT Kanpur are really good institutes for a degree in Physics.Here at IISER Mohali, you can have Astrophysics related courses as electives from the second year. More courses follow in subsequent years.Also, if you are interested in Space Technology, do find out more about IIST, Thiruvananthapuram. At the end of the day, your institute only matters upto a certain limit. You may complete an Engineering course or a Science course from any institute (apart from the mentioned ones) and yet do exceedingly well in the field of your choice. These institutions will just give you a good head start. Rest all depends on what you do and how you do it.I hope this helps.Wish you the best!
What is the scope after m.sc physics?
As most of the followers for this question are actually Indians so my answer will be limited to the Indian context. Also I am assuming that you are asking only about those jobs which are specifically for MSc physics students. The most popular and common jobs available are the scientists positions in DRDO,BARC and ISRO,and many other labs like IPR. For DRDO and BARC you have to apply for GATE or BARC written exam.Sometimes DRDO makes direct recruitments for its particular labs but they are not very regular with that.Another option available for you is to qualify NET JRF and then apply for assistant professor in some state colleges or colleges affiliated to universities.Also you may apply for private universities as the pay scale is almost the same for recognized universities. Less preferable option is to start teaching in some coaching centers of IITJEE or PMT,while they pay huge amount but personally I don’t like this option.One of the best options is to prepare for geophysicists exam organised by UPSC. Also there are irregular vacancies advertised by state public commission for various scientific posts in forensic labs and all but they might require you some lab work experience in the particular field.One more option is to apply for scientific assistant posts in various autonomous institutes like IISER’s and others.
How do I join the ISRO after having an M.Sc in physics?
Yes of course you can join ISRO after MSc in Physics. And you can follow following steps. First finish your BSc and MSc with first division/65% marks/6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10. There exists ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) which conducts an entrance exam. Log on to ISRO's website and look for Vacancies/Recruitment option and check for any position of interest.Register for the exam. Look at the pattern of previous year papers and prepare well.Once selected, you will get a call for an interview.Clear the interview. Join ISRO.Distribute sweets ! (This is the most important steps of all. Mind it.)
To pursue a career in astrophysics/cosmology after a B.Tech. Which is the best course to opt for in a B.Tech: CSE or ECE?
Astro-physics is a PhD level achievement. no ofrence, but things change a lot if u start thinking tAbout becoming an astro physicist from the level of bachelors. It's a very tough, renowned and one of the most interesting fields. I'll take u through a round about of how to become an astrophysicist, taking a consideration u have done good in every level. takes science in school engineering in bachelors, ,out probably something like mechanical,electrical or optical would help. Or u take BSc, in physics. U do master in Physics or whatever engineering department u have chosen. U give a phd in physics and go for astro specialisation. Truly speaking, in this fled, if u attain one PhD, u will never be satisfied. U should have at least two PhDs, to get phone calls and be in demand by space body authorities and other places.mthe job u get basically from this field is, either a teacher who teaches and mostly spends time in his own research or are hired by NASA or ISRO like body for calculations. If u are extremely lucky, and extremely good and fit, u might hit the chance to go to space as we'll.in any circumstances, if u are sure and totally sure you would become an astro physicist and won't change your mind I think the better way then is by taking B.Sc in physics or if u are not sure, then take engineering and pursue it. I feel engineering is a better way , cuz keeping option of in life is a better way of progressing. If any further questions do let me know.for which engineering you should be doing. It really doesn't matter, cause engineering involves physics throughout till the time u opt only for computers. So do any engineering which involves physics, cause astro-physicists are all about their PHYSICS.
How can I become an astronomer in India?
Firstly... have real passion in it. It isn't an easy job to become a scientist in this very vast and deep field. And second most important thing, have patience. If you are doing research, you should know how to keep it cool. Try to avoid negative people saying that 'research has no future'. It has a lot of scope even in INDIA and abroad. If you have the real passion, you will see your job to be a very interesting life! It won't just be a 9-5 messy job...Coming to the path: I am assuming that you have completed your 10th grade board exams. Getting into science stream is a very obvious answer. You can appear for good exams like KVPY in 11th and 12th. Cracking this exam will let you apply for IISc, best research institute in the country. I highly recommend you to target it. Also you can appear for JEE and NEST and even BIT-SAT. Your prime motto should be to get into the institutes like IITs, IISERs, BITS Pilani and NISER for integrated BS-MS course. If you don't get it... no worries. You can still pursue B.sc from other good colleges. For this field, it's very important how well focused you are on research. You can then appear for IIT-JAM to get selected into IISc or IITs for Masters degree.Co-curricular : Stay focused on your career, that's it. You can watch online lectures of many professors from awesome Universities in the world. Keep updating yourself. Try to go through as many research papers as possible in your undergraduate studies. Always try to be curious. Have your social existence as well; by this I mean try attending seminars and lectures of famous scientists, participate in Science talks, etc. In the end two things matters: Your knowledge and your ability to deliver that knowledge. All the best!
Is it possible to do a physics degree then move into an aerospace engineering career?
Actually, Yes!! I just made the transition last year. I received my BS in Physics from a small school in norther CA - CSU, Chico. Physics graduate school was not really an option for me when I finished, and there weren’t many jobs available in 2010, so I went into a teaching credential program and became a high school Physics teacher. After 3 years of being a science educator, I decided to go back to school for Aerospace Engineering because it was very difficult to get an engineering job with no engineering experience or coursework.During the second year of grad school, I got a call back from a project based across the county at NASA Langley. It was a big drop in pay, but I thought it would best for my career in the long-run. I started as an intern, and worked hard. I was offered full-time employment after about 8 months, and am happy am to say I’m now a full-time government contractor and I love the projects I’m involved with.It really depends on your willingness to travel, and being open to various types of projects. Hands-on experience and other internships really helped my resume. I have also met several other people in my field who did the Physics-to-Aerospace route, either right after undergrad or later. So, yes definitely. Best of luck to you.