Astrophysics Admissions 2025

Astrophysics admissions 2024 are based on both merit and the results of entrance exams. BITSAT, IIT JEE, IUCAA NCRA, and other entrance exams are among the most popular and widely taken astronomy courses. To be eligible for Astrophysics Admissions 2024, candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Science with a minimum of 50% in the previous qualifying examination and high scores on the entrance exam. Furthermore, Applicants for a PhD in Astrophysics, Physics must complete any one of the following courses with at least 55-percent marks by July 2024 - MSc/Integrated MSc in Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Electronics, Astronomy. Astrophysics courses can be pursued following the completion of 12th class. Astrophysics courses are offered by prestigious Indian universities and colleges at the Certificate, Graduate, Postgraduate/Master, and PhD levels. The Astrophysics syllabus introduces students to a wide range of Physics subjects, Maths courses, Quantum Mechanics, and university laboratory work. 

St. Xavier's College in Mumbai, St. Stephen's College in New Delhi, Loyola College in Chennai, and other top universities provide Astrophysics courses. An Astrophysics course fee usually vary between INR 20K and 1.5 LPA. Following completion of the course, Astrophysicists can work in museums and science centers, deliver public outreach talks, become university professors, or work for NASA and other space research centers. The average Astrophysics salary after completing the course is between INR 4 and 10 LPA.

Read on to know more about Astrophysics course admissions 2024!

Some of the major highlights of Astrophysics admissions are given below:

To pursue the Astrophysics course, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• The candidate must have completed the 12th grade or its equivalent from a recognised board
• The candidate must have majored in Mathematics and Physics in high school
• The qualifying examination must have secured a minimum aggregate of 50%-60% for the candidate

Eligibility Criteria for BSc Astrophysics

To pursue the BSc in Astrophysics course, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Candidates must have passed the class 12 exam from a recognised board
• A minimum aggregate score of 50%-60% is required for admission to the undergraduate level Astrophysics course
• Mathematics and Physics should be required subjects in class 12

Eligibility Criteria for MSc Astrophysics

To pursue the MSc in Astrophysics course, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Science
• A minimum of 50% in the previous qualifying examination is required
• Candidates must achieve high scores on the entrance exam in order to be admitted

Astrophysics course fees typically range between INR 20K and 1.5 LPA. However, the course fee varies depending on the type of course and college chosen. For instance; the Astrophysics course fee for private colleges is more than the government institutes. The course fee for Certificate Courses in Astrophysics ranges between 10K - 15K. The course fee for Astrophysics UG courses ranges between  INR 20K and INR 60K and, the course fee for Astrophysics PG or B Tech courses ranges between INR 20K - 1.5 LPA.

Candidates can apply to the course through the process that applies to the Astrophysics course they have chosen. Candidates can apply for an Astrophysics course by completing the following steps:

Merit Based Application Process 

1. Fill out the Astrophysics application form online.
2. If admission is granted on the basis of merit, pay the registration fee as well as any additional fees.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next stages of the hiring process. This may differ depending on the institution.
4. To be admitted to the Astrophysics course, candidates must submit all required documents and pay the required fee. 
    

Entrance Based Application Process

1. Fill out the Astrophysics application form by selecting your preferred course.
2. Apply for the entrance exam and sit for it.
3. Following the written test, it will be necessary to participate in the GD/Interview round, which will be followed by the counselling process.
4. Candidates must pay the university's fee once all requirements have been met in order to be accepted to the Astrophysics course.

The following list of Astrophysics courses, including their specialisations at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and other levels, is provided for your convenience.

• Electromagnetism
• Thermodynamics
• Waves
• Newtonian Dynamics
• Optics Modern Physics
• Quantum Physics
• Relativity
• Fluid Mechanics

Several universities offer admission to Astrophysics UG and PG courses based on entrance exams. Here are some of the entrance exams for Astrophysics course admission listed below: 

• IISER (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research): The IISER Aptitude Test is administered at the national level for admission to its BSc and MSc programmes at any of the seven institutes located throughout India.
• Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test (BHU UET): This is an entrance test now administered by NTA and falls under CUET for admission to various undergraduate courses such as BA, BSc, among others. Students have been accepted based on their performance on this university-level exam.
• Siksha O Anusandhan University Admissions Test (SAAT): The SAAT is a national-level admission test administered by SOA (Siksha O Anusandhan) University for admission to its various undergraduate and graduate programmes. 
• Common Post Graduate Entrance Test (CPGET): An entrance exam administered by Osmania University, the CPGET admits students to the university's various PG programmes. The exam is administered in offline mode. 
• Andhra University Common Entrance Test (AUCET): This state-level entrance exam is administered by Andhra University to students seeking admission to the university's postgraduate programmes in Science, Commerce, Management, Humanities, Journalism and Mass Communication, and Teaching.

The syllabus for Astrophysics entrance examinations will differ depending on the examination for which the candidate is preparing. We have, however, provided an overview of the entrance exam syllabus. 

• In general, one section would include topics on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology
• The other section of the syllabus covers General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/statistics), Logical and Analytical Reasoning

The Astrophysics selection process is based on the results of an entrance exam, marks from classes 12 and 10, and the graduate degree score secured. However, the college or university allocates seats to applicants based on the requirements that candidates must meet as well as those that college or university officials suggest after a written exam, in-person interview, counselling session, and group discussion.