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Space Scientist (ISRO track)

Chandrayaan, Gaganyaan, Mangalyaan — India's space age has only started. — A complete career guide for Indian students.

4 yrs UG + 2-5 yrs PG / PhD12th PCM → B.Tech / B.Sc + M.Tech / M.Sc / PhD
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Why this career matters in India

Indian space economy targets ₹35,000 cr by 2030; private space-tech VC funding crossed $300M in 2024.

Step-by-step roadmap

  1. 1

    JEE → IIST OR IIT Aero

  2. 2

    GATE → ISRO M.Tech / Direct Recruitment

  3. 3

    Move into mission / payload teams or join space-tech startup

Skills you'll need

Aerospace / Space techOrbital mechanicsPropulsionAvionicsMaterials science

Pros

  • Frontier R&D
  • Patriotic prestige
  • Booming private sector

Watch-outs

  • · Long PhD path for top roles
  • · Limited govt seats

Top recruiters & employers

ISRODRDOSkyrootPixxelAgnikul CosmosBellatrix Aerospace

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