If you want to get into Astronomy and Astrophysics , the best course suitable for you is Aerospace engineering for both Btech and Mtech.


Aerospace engineering is primarily concerned with major development of Spacecraft and Aircraft maintenance, it is combination of Aeronautical and astronautical Engineering.

The major job opportunity one can target are Into aerodynamics, Aircraft and Space shuttle propulsion, In flight mechanics, fluid mechanics, Design and Product testing, New product development, Astronomical nalaytics, etc.

Since, the world is moving towards commercialization into Spacecraft and rockets, the demand for such Engineering grads shall be great in near term.

Top Recruiters world wide include Virgin Airlines, Jet Etihad, ISRO, DRDO, HAL, Boeing, NASA, etc.

Top colleges to pursue Btech & Mtech are IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur, SRM Chennai, IISc Bangalore, IIeST Shibpur, BIT Mesra.