A Space Scientist studies the properties of outer space, including our solar system and other galaxies and solar systems, by analyzing data collected by equipment mounted on orbiters, satellites and other probes that are sent into space.
Personal Competencies
You enjoy Science and Math
You like to do experiments
You like to build things
You are good with computers
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Physics/Mathematics
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (M.Sc.) and Ph.D. in Astronomy and Astrophysics/Applied Mathematics
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Mathematics/Astrophysics. This list of Institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 2. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 3. Osmania University, Hyderabad 4. Punjabi University, Patiala 5. Indian Institute of Technology, Indore 6. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai 7. St Xavier's College, Ahmedabad 8. Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. Loyola College, Chennai 2. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram 3. St Joseph's College, Bangalore 4. PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore 5. KJ Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai 6. Dr DY Patil Arts Commerce and Science College, Pune 7. St Thomas College, Thrissur 8. St Teresa's College, Ernakulam
*NPTEL - National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 5,000 - 5,00,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA). • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Public and Private Research and Observatories
Work Environment: You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Junior Researcher → Space Scientist → Head of Department
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Space Scientist ranges between INR 25,000 - 2,09,000* per month.
Anuradha T.K. is a retired Indian scientist and project director of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). She has worked on the launches of the satellites GSAT-12 and GSAT-10. She is the senior most female scientist at ISRO, having joined the space agency in 1982, and also the first woman to become a satellite project director at ISRO. Born in Bengaluru, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in electronics from the University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering in Bangalore.*
Space Scientist
NCS Code: NA | SC0261. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Physics/Mathematics
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (M.Sc.) and Ph.D. in Astronomy and Astrophysics/Applied Mathematics
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Mathematics/Astrophysics.
This list of Institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
2. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
3. Osmania University, Hyderabad
4. Punjabi University, Patiala
5. Indian Institute of Technology, Indore
6. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
7. St Xavier's College, Ahmedabad
8. Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Loyola College, Chennai
2. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
3. St Joseph's College, Bangalore
4. PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
5. KJ Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai
6. Dr DY Patil Arts Commerce and Science College, Pune
7. St Thomas College, Thrissur
8. St Teresa's College, Ernakulam
Information on the institute rankings can be found at https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Online Courses
• NPTEL * Swayam - onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc20_ae06/preview
• Udemy - udemy.com/course/rocket-science/
*NPTEL - National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 5,000 - 5,00,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Public and Private Research and Observatories
Work Environment: You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Junior Researcher → Space Scientist → Head of Department
The approx. salary of a Space Scientist ranges between INR 25,000 - 2,09,000* per month.
Source: https://www.ambitionbox.com/salaries/indian-space-research-organisation-salaries/scientist
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Anuradha T.K. is a retired Indian scientist and project director of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). She has worked on the launches of the satellites GSAT-12 and GSAT-10. She is the senior most female scientist at ISRO, having joined the space agency in 1982, and also the first woman to become a satellite project director at ISRO. Born in Bengaluru, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in electronics from the University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering in Bangalore.*
Source - indiatimes.com/trending/rocket-women-isro-scientists-india-561515.html?picid=2243362
* The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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