How to Become a Space Scientist in ISRO?

ISRO, or Indian Space Research Organization, is one of the world’s leading space agencies. Indians have always been proud of the ventures taken up by ISRO. With its cost-effective ventures and developed technologies that suit the demands of the organization, ISRO has never failed to perform its task to the best of its ability. With every successful endeavor and failure on its journey, ISRO manages to get through it all and comes back with a stronger purpose. If all of this inspires you then becoming a space scientist in ISRO shall be of interest to you. In this blog, we shall discuss in a detailed manner how to become a space scientist in ISRO. Read on to know more.

Who is a Space Scientist? 

To put it simply, space scientists are of two types – Physicists and Astronomers. Physicists are the ones who deal with the theoretical concepts and laboratory equipment of the field while astronomers are the ones who carry out research in the universe related to galaxies, stars etc. However, choosing any of the fields mentioned here leads to a career in space science. Space Science is the study or research of the universe.

How to become a Space Scientist in ISRO?

For those confused about how to become a space scientist in ISRO, worry not as in this section we will provide a detailed step by step guide on how to become a space scientist in ISRO. 

Step 1 : Students must complete their 10+2 level of secondary education with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as their compulsory subjects. They should have knowledge of the physical concepts of Mathematics.

Step 2 : After completing schooling, students must go on to pursue engineering in their higher studies. They can pursue any of the following specialisation in B.Tech/B.E – Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering,Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Engineering Physics, Radio Engineering, and other related fields. It’s also recommended to get a digital business card to help you connect with other professionals online and offline with ease. You can customize the card with your academic qualifications and work experience.

Step 3 : Once candidates have completed their B.E / B.Tech, they must appear for the ISRO Centralized Recruitment Board (ICRB) exam. The eligibility for taking this exam is that students must have completed BTech or BE degree in Electronics,  Computer Science, or Mechanical or any other related field with a minimum aggregate of 65% marks or 6.8 CGPA on a scale of 10. Students who have cleared the exam, will be asked to appear for a round of written test and interview conducted by ISRO. 

Note : Students might go for a Master’s / PhD degree in fields like geophysics, geoinformatics, instrumentation, applied mathematics, etc. After completion of this degree too, students may apply for the exam and then appear for the interview and written test round conducted by the organisation.

Courses to Pursue After 12th for a Career in Space Science 

Students often face the dilemma of not being able to figure out the correct course for themselves after completing 12th to become a space scientist in ISRO. We have listed down a few course options for students who wish to become a space scientist in ISRO :

• B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering 
• B.Tech in Avionics Engineering 
• M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical and Computer Science
• PhD in Physics
• PhD in Aerospace Engineering 
• B.Tech. in Engineering Physics + M.S. in Solid State Physics, Astronomy, Earth System Science/ M.Tech. in Optical Engineering
• PhD in Astronomy
• Masters in Astronomy (MSc Astronomy)
• B.Tech + M.Tech in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, CS {Computer Science})

Space Science Colleges In India

Now the next question that probably comes to your mind is which colleges to apply for securing a job in the space science field in ISRO. To help you with that, we have listed a number of colleges below to pursue B.E/ B.Tech from. 

• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
• Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
• Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
• Manipal Institute of Technology
• Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
• Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Kerala
• Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nainital
• Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai
• International Institute for Aerospace Engineering and Management, Jain University Bangalore
• Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune
• National Centre for Radio Astronomy, Pune
• Centre for Earth and Space Sciences, (University of Hyderabad)
• Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad
• Radio Astronomy Center, Ooty
• Raman Research Institute, Bangalore
• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science

Also Read: List of IITs: Rankings & Popular Courses Offered

Space Science Colleges Abroad

In this section, we have listed the top colleges for pursuing B.Tech abroad.

• California Institute of Technology, US
• Stanford University, US
• University of Cambridge, UK
• Harvard University, US
• University of Oxford, UK
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US
• Princeton University, US
• ETH Zurich, Switzerland
• University of California, US
• Georgia Institute of Technology, US

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