Astronomy and Astrophysics
Introduction
Astronomy is a combination of physics, chemistry
and mathematical principles/rules. Astrophysics
can be called its offshoot. It deals with detailed
study of the physical, chemical and dynamic
properties of celestial objects. It also deals with
the phenomena over and above Earth’s
atmosphere. There is associated study of
calculations of orbits, gravitational forces,
satellites, meteors, galaxies, comets, stars,
planetary objects, planets, satellites etc. In
Astrophysics, we explore and ensure
properties/nature of the astronomical objects
with the help of laws of physics and chemistry.
There is also the field of Cosmology which studies
the origin and evolution of the universe.
Eligibility
- 10 +2 with PCM
- Entrance Tests (PhD from IUCAA):
1. IUCAA-NCRA Admission Test (INAT) Link Details http://inat.ncra.tifr.res.in/inat
2. Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) Details: http://www.jest.org.in/
3. CSIR-UGC NET for JRF (Physics)
Courses
- M.Sc./M. Phil PhD (Physics)
- M.Sc. Astronomy
- M.Sc. – Astrophysics
- Integrated M. Tech- Ph. D (Tech.) programme in Astronomical Instrumentation (Eligibility-B. Tech / BE degree in Electrical/ Instrumentation/ Electronics and Communications /Computer Science/Mechanical Engineering or M. Sc degree in Physics / Electronic Science / Astrophysics/ Applied Mathematics /Applied Physics are also eligible to apply)
- Ph. D Astrophysics/Astronomy
Institutes/Universities |
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University of Delhi, Delhi |
Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore |
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore |
Raman Research Institute, Bangalore |
Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) – Pune |
National Centre for Radio Astronomy - Tata Fundamental Research Institute – Pune. |
Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital |
Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI), Allahabad |
Osmania University, Hyderabad |
Madras University, Chennai |