Bachelors in Astronomy

Duration	4 Years
Level	Bachelors Program

Astronomy is, at once, the oldest science and one of the most vibrant fields of modern research
The program provides a basis for further study in the field but is also designed to be compatible with liberal arts students who pursue other careers and those wishing to combine astronomy with related sciences other than physics, such as chemistry or geology
The program requires only two physics courses beyond the introductory sequence and can be completed easily if begun in the sophomore year
The goal of the program is to construct testable, quantitative, coherent models of the universe and its contents-galaxies, stars, and planets

Fees components	Amount
Tuition & fees	4401577 INR
Hostel & Meals	1108121 INR
Insurance	269230 INR
Application Fee	6225 INR
Student Life Fee	112130 INR
Health Service Fees	89353 INR
Document Fee	7690 INR
International Services Charge	16113 INR
Books and Personal Expenses	259123 INR
Orientation Fee	35521 INR
Total	1903506 INR

Class 12th	No specific cutoff mentioned Applicant must have passed high school Applicants must present evidence that they are prepared for college work in the humanities, mathematics, social sciences, foreign languages, and natural sciences The Following preparation is strongly recommended Four years of English literature and composition Three to four years of mathematics Three to four years of history and social studies Three to four years of one foreign language (ancient or modern) Three to four years of laboratory science
Exams	TOEFL: 100 IELTS: 7
Additional info	The interview may be required ELP will be waived if the language of instruction during school was English Documents Required: Autobiographical information Lists and descriptions of a student’s achievements, activities, employment and summer activities Personal essay Secondary School Report An official high school transcript from all high schools attended One high school counselor’s recommendation and school profile The completed Mid-Year Report Proof of English language proficiency Two Teacher Recommendations These recommendations must come from teachers who taught the applicant in academic disciplines One must come from a math or science teacher Any documents that are part of an application file and not in English, need to be officially translated into English and submitted along with the original documents Applicants need to answer the Columbia-specific questions

Class 12th

No specific cutoff mentioned

Applicant must have passed high school
Applicants must present evidence that they are prepared for college work in the humanities, mathematics, social sciences, foreign languages, and natural sciences
The Following preparation is strongly recommended
- Four years of English literature and composition
- Three to four years of mathematics
- Three to four years of history and social studies
- Three to four years of one foreign language (ancient or modern)
- Three to four years of laboratory science

Exams

TOEFL: 100

IELTS: 7

Additional info

Documents Required:

Autobiographical information
Lists and descriptions of a student’s achievements, activities, employment and summer activities
Personal essay
Secondary School Report
- An official high school transcript from all high schools attended
- One high school counselor’s recommendation and school profile
- The completed Mid-Year Report
Proof of English language proficiency
Two Teacher Recommendations

These recommendations must come from teachers who taught the applicant in academic disciplines
One must come from a math or science teacher

Any documents that are part of an application file and not in English, need to be officially translated into English and submitted along with the original documents
Applicants need to answer the Columbia-specific questions

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