If you want to become a scientist then you have go for the science subjects such as BSc/BS program on the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and interdisciplinary subjects such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Zoology etc. After a BSc/BS you need to go for a Masters and a PhD either separately or you can go for the institutes such as IIT's, IISc's,IISER, IACS, TIFR etc.

So with a PhD you can call yourself as a legitimate scientist.

To know about the career as a scientist, visit the link below:

https://www.careers360.com/careers/scientist

I hope this answer helps. All the very best for your future endeavors!

Hey aspirant

Tou have the following option

Option 4 – Biology/Physics/Chemistry/Other This qualification pathway to become a Scientist entails immediately following your senior secondary school with an Integrated M.Sc. or M.S. course.

All the best.