Hello K.Saaikrupa,

Educational requirements for becoming an astronaut:

• You will have to take up science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as your core subjects after your 10th grade.
• After that do your Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.You can take up subjects like physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology etc. in your Bachelor's. However, it  is suggested that in your Bachelor's you do courses in aerospace or aeronautical engineering and avionics and then your Master's and Ph.D in the same.
• Trying scoring the highest possible score in all the competitions or academic examinations you give. Since there are multiple people applying for this and this job is in huge demand, the chances of you getting in are very low and thus to maximise your chances, you should secure maximum possible marks.
• After your graduation you can join the ISRO by giving the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). For joining NASA will have to appear for the NASA Space Physical.
• Try getting an internship in these fields so that you know the basics of the field work involved, it will give you the required experience to pacify the needs of the job and will further enhance your chances of employability.
• It will be advisable to either join the Air Force or Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) prelimnarily and then join an astronaut training programme. This will give you the required field training.

Colleges offering courses in Astrophysics/Aeronautics are:

• Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO), Bangalore
• Osmania University, Hyderabad
• Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam
• Punjabi University, Punjab
• IIT Bombay, Mumbai
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
• IIT Madras, Chennai
• IIT Delhi, New Delhi
• IIT Kanpur
• Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
• Delhi University
• IIT Kharagpur
• IIT Madras
• Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Trivandum
• Indian Centre for Space Physics, Kolkata
• Savtribai Phule Pune University - Department of Atmospheric and Space Science, Pune
• Cochin Institute of Science and Technology - Department of Atmospheric Sciences, Cochin
• IISER, Bhopal
• IISER, Kolkata
• IISER, Pune
• Madras Institute of Technology (MIT Madras), Chennai
• Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT Manipal), Manipal
• Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthpuram

Physical and emotional requirements which a candidate needs to fulfill:

• Candidates must adhere to certain standards in the physical tests conducted. These standards being that the blood pressure of the candidate applying should 140/90 in sitting position, they should have a 20/20 vision in each eye, and the height of the candidate should be between 62 to 75 inches.
• Candidates must be free of any disease. All his joints must be functional and he should have normal range of motion. The candidate must be independent of drugs, alcohol or tobacco. The candidate should not have any psychiatric disorder i.e. he should be of am sound mind.
• The candidate must demonstrate mental, cognitive and personality capabilities to enable him to work in highly demanding physical, social and intellectual environment.
• The candidate  should be physically fit. Physical fitness is very important for this job at it is a very physically demanding job.
• You should have good communication skills and a hold over the English language.
• You should have the ability to work under challenging and high pressure situations. You should be a team person.

All the best!

I hope this answers your queries.

Do revert back in case of any further questions.

Hello Aspirant.



If you want to become an astronaut then you have to choose science stream( Group A PCM)  after 10th. Start preparing for JEE ( main and advanced)  to take admission in best engineering college. Thereafter you have to choose graduation in space technology or astronomical science. For convenience you can take admission in IIST ( Indian Institute of Space science and Technology) which is closest to ISRO and go for Aerospace engineering.



Thank you