M.Sc Physics Curriculum | Department of Physics

M.Sc. Programme

The Department has been offering a two-year M.Sc. Physics programme since 2015, with admissions through the Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM). The programme has grown steadily, with a regular intake of 25 students. It is designed as a research-intensive programme, comprising core courses, advanced electives, open electives from other departments based on student requirements, and a one-year research project. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on training using advanced research facilities, encouraging independent work and the development of strong analytical and technical skills.

The programme provides a vibrant research environment that prepares students for diverse career paths. Several M.Sc. dissertations have resulted in high-quality research publications in international journals. Graduates pursue Ph.D. studies in reputed institutions in India and abroad or join organizations such as DAE, ISRO, DRDO, IUAC, and industries involving semiconductors, lasers, and vacuum technology. Students also have the option to continue into the Department’s Ph.D. programme, subject to eligibility, making it a strong foundation for both research and professional careers.

M.Sc Physics Curriculum Structure

Semester I

CodeCourseCreditsLink
PH411Classical Mechanics3View
PH412Mathematical Physics3View
PH413Quantum Mechanics-I3View
PH414Electromagnetic Theory3View
PH415Electronics3View
PH410Electronics Lab3View

Semester II

CodeCourseCreditsLink
PH421Quantum Mechanics-II3View
PH422Experimental Methods4View
PH423Atomic and Molecular Physics3View
PH424Nuclear and Particle Physics3View
PH425Condensed Matter Physics3View
PH420Physics Lab-I4View

Semester III

CodeCourseCreditsLink
PH511Modern Optics3View
PH512Statistical Mechanics3View
PH513Numerical Methods and Programming5View
Elective-IM.Sc. Elective-I3View
PH510Physics Lab-II4View
PH699M.Sc. Project-I3View

Semester IV

CodeCourseCreditsLink
Elective-IIM.Sc. Elective-II3View
Elective-IIIM.Sc. Elective-III3View
PH799M.Sc. Project-II10View
PH500Seminar + Viva3View

Department Elective Courses

CodeCourseCreditsLink
PH513Numerical Methods and Programming5View
PH552Physics of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology3View
PH554Nonlinear Optics3View
PH560Semiconductor Physics3View
PH562Introduction to Quantum Computation and Communication3View
PH565Quantum Optics-View
PH566Quantum Foundations-View
PH571Electronic Structure of Materials4View
PH612Thin Films Science and Technology3View
PH614Laser Physics3View
PH615Introduction to Quantum Information3View
PH622General Theory of Relativity and Cosmology3View
PH623Quantum Field Theory I3View
PH624Quantum Field Theory II-View