Astronaut: If you dream of going to space, then Shubhanshu Shukla's story is an inspiration for you. He did engineering after 12th and traveled to ISRO and NASA. Know how you too can become an astronaut after 12th - which courses to choose, what qualifications are required, and which institutes are the best.

How to Become Astronaut after 12th: Have you ever dreamed of going to space? If yes, then Shubhanshu Shukla's story can be an inspiration for you. Shubhanshu never left his passion behind after 12th and today he is on the way to join organizations like NASA and ISRO. Let's know how a student can become an astronaut after 12th and the job opportunities for him.

Which subjects to choose?

If you want to become an astronaut, then it is necessary to take Physics, Chemistry and Maths (PCM) in 12th. After this you can choose any one of these graduation courses:

B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering

Best Colleges and Institutes

There are many top institutes in India from where you can study and move towards becoming an astronaut:

IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology)
IISc Bangalore
IIST (Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology) – run by ISRO
BITS Pilani, Delhi University (DU).

Further studies and training (How to Become Astronaut)

Only graduation is not enough, after this you have to do Masters or PhD, the information of which is as follows-

M.Tech in Aerospace

MSc in Space Science

PhD in Astronomy/Astrophysics

Along with this, pilot training, scuba diving, G-force training and physical fitness are also very important.

Learn from Shubhanshu Shukla (How to Become Astronaut)

Shubhanshu Shukla is a resident of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and he did not give up even in difficult circumstances. After completing his studies, he took internship in many projects and also joined ISRO. His dream is to become India's first civilian astronaut who will be a part of Chandrayaan or Gaganyaan mission in future.

How much salary does an astronaut get?

The salary of an astronaut varies depending on the experience, country and agency. In the US, NASA astronauts earn between $66,000 and $160,000 per year depending on their grade and experience level (GS-12 to GS-14). In India, ISRO astronauts earn around Rs 15 to 25 lakh per year. They can also get additional allowances and benefits like housing, insurance and travel.