Overview:
B.Sc. in Space Science & Technology is a three-year undergraduate course that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of space systems, astronomy, satellite technology, and spacecraft operations. The course focuses on the application of physical sciences and engineering principles to study celestial bodies and the outer space environment. Graduates can pursue careers in space research organizations, aerospace companies, and satellite technology industries.
Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)
Syllabus:
Semester-wise Breakdown:
Semester 1:
Engineering Mathematics-I
Fundamentals of Physics (Mechanics and Thermodynamics)
Introduction to Space Science
Basics of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Computer Programming and Data Structures
Environmental Science
Practical - Physics Lab
Semester 2:
Engineering Mathematics-II
Electromagnetism and Optics
Celestial Mechanics
Fundamentals of Rocket Propulsion
Introduction to Satellite Systems
Spacecraft Design and Dynamics
Practical - Astronomy Lab
Semester 3:
Advanced Mathematics (Partial Differential Equations)
Quantum Mechanics and Relativity
Space Instrumentation and Sensors
Orbital Mechanics
Satellite Communication Systems
Astrophysics-I (Stars and Stellar Systems)
Practical - Orbital Mechanics Lab
Semester 4:
Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Electromagnetic Theory
Remote Sensing and GIS Applications
Spacecraft Propulsion Systems
Space Radiation and Its Effects
Astrophysics-II (Galaxies and Cosmology)
Practical - Remote Sensing and Data Analysis
Semester 5:
Advanced Satellite Systems (Navigation, Communication)
Space Weather and Space Debris Management
Astrobiology and Exoplanets
Astronomical Data Processing and Analysis
Space Exploration Missions and Technologies
Space Policy and International Space Law
Practical - Satellite Systems Lab
Semester 6:
Space Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Spacecraft Power Systems
Interplanetary Missions and Deep Space Exploration
High Energy Physics and Space Environment
Project Work (Space Science Research Project)
Viva Voce and Presentation
Average Fees:
INR 1,50,000 - INR 5,00,000 per annum, depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main/Advanced)
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) Entrance Exam
State-Level Entrance Exams
Institution-specific entrance exams
National Entrance Screening Test (NEST)
Top 10 Ranked Institutions in India for B.Sc. in Space Science & Technology:
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani
Institute of Space Technology, Ahmedabad
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
University of Delhi, Delhi
Amity Institute of Space Science & Technology, Noida
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for B.Sc. in Space Science & Technology:
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
Kerala University of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
Calicut University, Kozhikode
Kannur University, Kannur
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi
St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam
Sree Narayana College, Kollam