Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics

The Postgraduate Physics programme was initiated by the Department in 2010 to promote higher studies and research in Physics. The section started with very moderate grants and a humble number of twenty students. The Postgraduate section has now grown to include sixty students. The programme attempts to provide Physics skills to students by way of providing ground for the application of concepts. There is a very active forum engaged in the discussion of Physics, strengthened by various visiting experts giving small discourses in their fields of specialisation.

Some of the programmes are provided through learning management systems. The numerical techniques programme has a hands-on laboratory using Python programming. There are two electives 1. Astrophysics 2. Material Science. The students will have to do a mandatory project with premier research institutes like ISRO, IISc, RRI and IIA etc during their final semester. In addition, the programme has initiated bridge courses to make learning Physics at the Postgraduate level more conformable, provide continuity to the narrative from the Undergraduate curriculum, and help students from disparate backgrounds. The Department will also soon start a PhD programme in the thrust areas of Astrophysics and Material Science.

Selected candidates must first update the following documents on their admission portal before the interview. The admitted students must submit the original documents at the Admin Office:

• Class 10^th Certificate (High School) and Marks Card
• Class 11^th Certificate and Marks Card
• Class 12^th Certificate (Senior Secondary School) and Marks Card
• Undergraduate Marks Cards and Convocation Certificate
• Transfer Certificate from last qualified institution
• Migration Certificate if the candidate is outside Karnataka state
• Two passport-size photographs and one stamp-size photograph in formal dress with a white background
• Two Photocopies of the Online Payment Receipt
• Valid ID proof such as Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID Card

Candidates belonging to any of these categories -PIO / OCI / SAARC / FOREIGN NATIONALS-must submit the following documents:

• Photocopy of Passport and Visa Details
• Copy of PIO / OCI card (whichever is applicable and available at the time of admission)
• Certificate of Medical Fitness from an approved medical practitioner accredited by the Medical Council of India
• Resident Permit (If available)

Admission Queries

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Frequently Asked Questions

Admission process: The applicants must fill in complete information on the online application form and upload all required certificates (whatever is available) and photos.

Selection process: The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. There are two rounds in the interview. Once the final interview is over, candidates have to pay their programme fee within 7 days and the mode of payment must be online. The dates of the interview will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates and will be announced on the website.

Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Examination)

1. The qualifying degree shall Be BSc/equivalent degree and should be recognised by the UGC or the Association of the Indian Universities.
2. Should have completed a BSc Degree with Physics as a Major subject or One of the Main subjects. Mathematics should have been studied as another Major subject or one of the ancillary/subsidiary subjects.
3. Candidate should have acquired a minimum of 24 credits in Physics and a minimum of 8 credits in Mathematics in the qualifying examination.

Eligibility Criteria (Minimum Marks):

Candidate should have got a minimum of 55% marks in Physics in the qualifying examination with 50% marks aggregate (excluding languages). SC/ST candidates shall receive 5% exemption in the minimum mark requirement.

The syllabus for the Master of Science (MSc) in Physics is as follows:

• Master of Science (MSc) in Physics Syllabus.pdf

 THE ADDITIONAL FEE TO BE PAID IS AS FOLLOWS:

**   Students who have cleared UG from other universities except for St Joseph's University.

Important Dates

Applicants will be informed as and when they are admitted- Eligible candidates will be called for interviews within 10 working days