Any way to study astrophysics after +2?

[shreysanwaria]

any way to study astrophysics after +2?

I am doing my +2 in coimbatore <tamil nadu>.
i am being suggested by my parents to do b.tech/b.e in Mechanical or equivalent
but i have a die hard interest in space science. i need guidance...BADLY ...
Pls tell me is there a ug course in space science(theoretical physics probably)..
if not,pls tell me what other way i have in building up a career in theoretical astrophysics..
I can go anywhere in India to study but NOT abroad;So please suggest me the course and the institution from where i can do that course

 

[R.Mesri]

in IndiaYes, you can study astrophysics after +2 in India. There are various UG courses offered in the field of astrophysics such as B.Sc. Astronomy and Astrophysics, B.Tech Space Technology, B.Tech Aerospace Engineering, etc. In addition to these, there are post-graduate courses such as M.Sc. Astronomy and Astrophysics, M.Tech Space Technology, M.Tech Aerospace Engineering, etc. Some of the top institutions offering these courses in India include Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) in Thiruvananthapuram, Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in Bengaluru, National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) in Pune, Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) in Pune, and Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad.