Your route, step by step
- 1Class 11–12: take PCMHeat, thermodynamics and fluids in Physics explain weather; Maths helps with forecasting models.
- 2B.Sc Physics / MathsOn Class 12 marks or CUET UG.
- 3M.Sc Meteorology / Atmospheric ScienceOr M.Sc Physics with meteorology.
- 4Join IMD or researchIMD recruits Scientific Assistants through SSC and scientists through its own notices; PhD for research.
What a meteorologist does
- Analyse satellite, radar and weather-station data
- Run weather forecast models
- Issue warnings for cyclones and heavy rain
- Advise airports, farmers and disaster agencies
Entrance exams & admission
- Class 12 marksB.Sc in most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
- CUET UGB.Sc at central universities
- SSC (Scientific Assistant)IMD posts after B.Sc
Where you may work
India Meteorological Department (including the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai), IITM Pune, air force, airports, private forecasting firms and research.
Well-known colleges in and near Tamil Nadu
- Madras Christian College, Chennai
- Loyola College, Chennai
Official links
Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.
Outlook
Better forecasts save lives in cyclone-prone Tamil Nadu; IMD and private weather services both need trained meteorologists.
Specialise later
- Weather forecasting
- Cyclone forecasting
- Agricultural meteorology
- Aviation meteorology
- Climate modelling
