Percentage required in 10th to become NASA astronaut?

What is the minimum percentage required in 10th to become NASA astronaut????

Marks or percent scored in 10th class does not affect as the minimum qualification to join as NASA is Bachelor’s degree in biological science, engineering, mathematics or physical science from a recognized university.

Then one needs to obtain any one of the following degrees from renowned institutes like IISC or IIT.

Candidates can go for:
PhD (Astrophysics).
PhD (Geophysics).
PhD (Metaphysics).

After graduation, the candidates can appear for the entrance exam which is held by the NASA for the recruitment of Scientists, Astronauts etc.

Age should be between 21-35 years for General category.

There is a relaxation is available for OBC +3 years and for SC/ST +5 years on Upper age.

A candidate has Nationality of India.

CURRENT NASA OPPORTUNITIES
Mechanical Engineer (AST, Mechanical Experimental Equipment)
Center: John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Salary: $101,524.00 to $131,976.00
Open Period: 12/16/2014 to 1/12/2015

Medical Officer (Occupational Medicine)
Center: Goddard Space Flight Center
Location: Greenbelt, Maryland
Salary: $124,995.00 to $157,100.00
Open Period: 12/17/2014 to 1/16/2015

AST, Technical Management
Center: Headquarters, NASA
Location: Hampton, Virginia
Salary: $97,657.00 to $149,333.00
Open Period: 12/16/2014 to 1/12/2015

AEROSPACE ENGINEER, AST - AEROSPACE FLIGHT SYSTEMS
Center: Langley Research Center
Location: Hampton, Virginia
Salary: $82,642.00 to $107,434.00
Open Period: 12/15/2014 to 1/6/2015

Equipment Specialist
Center: Langley Research Center
Location: Hampton, Virginia
Salary: $69,497.00 to $107,434.00
Open Period: 12/16/2014 to 1/9/2015

ELECTRONICS ENGINEER (AST, ELECTRO-OPTICAL SENSOR SYS)
Center: Langley Research Center
Location: Hampton, Virginia
Salary: $82,642.00 to $107,434.00
Open Period: 12/11/2014 to 1/2/2015

An astronaut is someone who is given training by the spaceflight program to work as the pilots or as his team in a space craft.

Well to become Astronauts, the minimum qualification required is Bachelor’s degree in biological science, engineering, mathematics or physical science from a recognized university. After graduation, the candidates can appear for the entrance exam which is held by the NASA for the recruitment of Scientists, Astronauts etc. In order to join the ISRO, the candidates need to clear the Joint Entrance Exam set by the IIT’s.

Eligible to apply
-Candidates who are joining the ISRO need to be Indian citizens
- You should be atleast 21 years at the time of joining.
-The age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to the SC/ST category
- Candidates need to be Graduates from a recognized board or university.

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