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Career in Astronomy

Astronomy Career Prospects and Courses in India

Astronomy is a recognized professional career and is among the top career choices made by students in India. Astronomy in simple words, deals with study of universe with help of telescope and analysis of that data. Astronomy has lot of scope in terms of career opportunities.

Students good in Maths and Physics opt for Astronomy career in large numbers. Students can do M.Sc and PhD courses in Astronomy. Astronomy is offered by Indian Universities through regular mode only.

Institutes in India offering research in Astronomy are - Indian Institute of Astrophysics (http://www.iiap.ernet.in/), Indian Institute of Science (http://www.iisc.ernet.in/), Raman Research Institute (http://www.rri.res.in/), Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (http://www.iucaa.ernet.in/) and National Centre for Radio Astronomy (http://www.ncra.tifr.res.in/).

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Study Requirement for getting Jobs Jobs after Post Graduation
Course admission procedure for colleges Selection through Entrance Exam
Salary package after 5 years Salary Above 8 lacs per annum
Job Location Jobs in Metro cities
Type of Job Transferable jobs

Skill Sets Required for these careers

Skills Required Astronomy
Maths Good Knowledge is Essential
Physics Good Knowledge is Essential
Chemistry Basic Knowledge Required
Biology Basic Knowledge Required
Computer Knowledge Medium Knowledge is Essential
Working with Lab equipments Good Knowledge is Essential