Astrophysics is quite a broad topic. You have to understand it by heart and try to make new theories about the beyond. If you want to become an astrophysicist you have to study physics. You can do B.Sc in physics. There are many universities which provide this course. Also, there are universities which provide B.Sc in Astrophysics.

But for this, you have to clear IIT JEE to get into good universities which have decent placement or higher education facilities. Keep in mind that not only physics but mathematics is also important to subject in this field of study. So, you have to take mathematics as a second subject.

Institutions which provide these courses are:

1. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIAP), Bangalore

2. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram

3. Osmania University, Hyderabad

4. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai

5. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

6. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram

If your financial condition is not good. Then you have to score good marks in entrance exams. It can provide you with good scholarships. Also, fill out government scholarships as they can provide you with a 100% fee waiver.

The jobs in astrophysics are fewer in India. You can get to Bhabha Atomic & Research centre, Inter-University Center for Astronomy & Astrophysics and ISRO. But getting into these organizations is challenging. You have to be outstanding in your area of study. As well as good rank in the GATE exam or the exam these organisations take.