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The Program, MSc. Physics was started in 2016 under the University Institute of Sciences, Department of physics, Chandigarh University.

The UIS Physics Department facilitates students with an intellectually stimulating environment and course curriculum widely spread over practical training, project work, expert lectures, and more. While theory gives you an opportunity to understand the intricacies of the subject, the well-equipped laboratories provide enriched practical understanding and real-time exposure.

The Curriculum and Course Catalogue is designed for the Undergraduate students pursuing MSc. Physics help them to prepare and plan their academic activities throughout the course duration. The catalogue comprises information about the curriculum designed for the M.Sc Physics program. It also includes a detailed syllabus of all the courses offered in the program.

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Dr. Sanjeev Kumar

Professor & HOD, Physics

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Physics, Chandigarh University. Department of Physics offer M.Sc. Physics, B.Sc. (Hons/Hons with Research) Physics and PhD in Physics programs designed to nurture a deep understanding of the fundamental principles that govern our universe—from quantum mechanics to cosmological phenomena. Our department hosts active research groups in frontier areas such as Condensed Matter Physics, Materials Science, Nano-Materials, Thin Films, Spintronics, Superconductivity, Multiferroics, Photovoltaics, Non-linear Dynamics, High Energy Physics, Astrophysics, and Detector Technology. With state-of-the-art facilities and global collaborations, we provide an enriching environment for aspiring physicists. We look forward to supporting your academic journey and shaping a future driven by knowledge and scientific impact.

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  • Industry Oriented Curriculum Comparable with World’s Top Universities
  • Flexible Choice Based Credit System (FCBCS)
  • Project Based & Experiential Learning
  • More Than 70 Open Electives To Pursue Inner Delight
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  • Merit Based Scholarships For Academic Session
  • Scholarship Scheme For Wards Of Defence Personnel Armed Forces Educational Welfare Scheme (Afews)
  • Sports Based Scholarships/Freeships
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Pathway After M.Sc. Physics

Careers

A degree in M.Sc. Physics opens the door to diverse and rewarding career paths across academic institutions, research laboratories, technology sectors, and various industries.

Employment Areas

  • Material Scientist
  • Scientific Officer
  • Technical Officer
  • Radiologist
  • Industrial Research Scientist
  • Universities Professors
  • College Lecturers
  • Lab Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • Energy Analyst
  • Online Educator (BYJU’S, Vedantu, PW, etc.)
  • Lab Technician
  • Subject Matter Expert
  • Ph.D. in Physics (IISc, IITs, NITs, TIFR, Foreign Universities in various specializations)

Summer Internship Program

The Department of Physics is launching a summer internship program to engage promising undergraduate and postgraduate scholars and researchers from esteemed academic institutions. This initiative in Physics aims to foster interaction between these young talents and the department's faculty and scientists on campus. The program's objectives are:

  • To facilitate a mutually beneficial learning experience by connecting young academic talent with the faculty of the Department of Physics, UIS.
  • To offer interns insights into the institute's operational framework and strengthen their capacity to translate theoretical knowledge into practical application, thereby assisting them in their career trajectory.

Fellowship:

  • This programme is for candidates from outside Chandigarh University
  • Eligibility: 2nd year onwards at UG level
  • How to Apply: Email your up-to-date resume with detail marks obtained at UG level. Also send brief project proposal within 150 words from the broad areas available to hod.physics.uis@cumail.in

List of Prominent National Collaborators:

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
  • Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Thapar University Patiala, India
  • National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, India
  • National Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India
  • Solid State Physics Laboratory, New Delhi, India
  • National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • Central University, Bilaspur Chhattisgarh, India
  • National Council of Educational Research and Training, Bhubaneswar
  • Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
  • Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University) Chandigarh, India
  • Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
  • Jabalpur Engineering College, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Sonepat, Haryana, India
  • Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, India
  • Panjab University, Chandigarh

List of Prominent International Collaborators:

  • King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
  • Department of Nanotechnology and Materials Research, Sejong University, South Korea
  • King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
  • University of Mayor, Chile
  • The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
  • King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
  • Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Rome, Italy
  • Florida International University
  • Moulay Ismail University, Morocco
  • Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria
  • University of São Paulo, Ribeirão, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
  • Elettra-Sincrotrone, Strada Statale 14, AREA Science Park, Basovizza 34149, Trieste, Italy
  • Department of Physics at Sapienza University of Rome

Industry & Institutional Partnerships

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Cosmo Ferrites Limited-Solan, Himachal Pradesh

Cosmo Ferrites Limited, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, and the Department of Physics, University Institute, Chandigarh University, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bridge the gap between academic learning and career opportunities. This collaboration aims to establish a framework for joint initiatives, including industry visits, hands-on workshops in electronics components and instruments, expert talks on ferrite materials and their industrial applications, and potential internship opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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Institute of Auto Parts and Hand Tools Technology-Ludhiana, Punjab

Institute of Auto Parts and Hand Tools Technology-Ludhiana, and the Department of Physics, University Institute, Chandigarh University, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bridge the gap between academic learning and hands on experience in Materials Characterization and testing. This collaboration aims to establish a framework for joint initiatives, including industry visits, hands-on workshops in Materials Processing and their Characterizations, expert talks on machinery parts materials, tools and testing for industrial applications, and potential internship opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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Christian Brothers University (CBU) - USA

Chandigarh University (CU) has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Christian Brothers University (CBU) in the USA, facilitating academic collaborations that enhance global exposure for students. Under this partnership, CU offers articulation programs allowing students to pursue master's degrees at CBU. Specifically, students enrolled in certain postgraduate courses at CU can transfer credits towards the B.Sc. (Hons./Hons. with research) Physics and M.Sc. Physics degrees at Christian Brothers University. These articulation programs offer several benefits. Students can save on tuition fees by completing a portion of their studies at CU before transferring to CBU. Merit-based scholarships are available for eligible students.Small class sizes at CBU ensure personalized attention and intensive practical learning experiences.

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Vaal University of Technology (VUT) – South Africa

Chandigarh University (CU) has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vaal University of Technology (VUT), South Africa, facilitating academic collaborations that enhance global exposure for students. Under this partnership, CU offers articulation programs allowing students to pursue master's degrees at VUT. Specifically, students enrolled in certain graduate and postgraduate courses at CU can transfer credits towards the B.Sc. (Hons./Hons. with research) Physics and M.Sc. Physics degrees at Vaal University of Technology. In addition to these initiatives, the MoU aims to enhance Faculty Exchange & Collaboration, Joint Research Initiatives, Scholarships & Funding Opportunities, Curriculum Development & Academic Growth, and Technology Sharing to provide personalized mentorship and hands-on practical learning experiences

Why Join Physics Department ?

Department of Physics at NAAC A+ accredited Chandigarh University has created a rich legacy of alumni, who has excelled in various fields of Academics & Research. The department of Physics, at CU fulfils the requirement of acquisition of various skills by the well-designed curriculum, taking into consideration global problems through practical training, project work, industrial visits, guest lectures, and exposure to various Research & Development Laboratories. The Department has state-of-art laboratories including the latest equipment and software for enriching the experiential learning of students.

  • Employability enhancement courses on Python, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.
  • Advanced computational lab facility for simulation and modeling.
  • Advanced courses on photovoltaic technologies, thin film fabrication, VLSI, and quantum computing to strengthen industry-academia collaborations.
  • Placements in prominent industries like Cosmo Ferrites, Zomato, Career Point, Teleperformance, Zifo R&D Solutions, JSW Steel, Codeyoung-Smart Owl, Chegg India, White Hat Junior, Amazon Development Centre, and TNQ Technologies.
  • Well-equipped research laboratories for dissertation.
  • Invited talks and expert lectures by eminent experts from academia and industry.
  • Industrial visits, summer training, and internships are offered.
  • Outstanding student achievements with students qualifying NET/GATE and publications in SCI/SCOPUS indexed journals.
  • MOUs with prominent international universities for semester exchange, research, and internship opportunities.
  • International transfer program with Christian Brothers University, USA.
  • Research opportunities for students through dissertation, paper publications in national/international conferences.
  • Merit-based scholarship schemes for meritorious students.

What makes Physics Department
Unique ?

Physics department has provided a platform to nurture young minds in the field of physics by providing state of art laboratories, excellent research facilities and innovative pedagogical tools. The department boasts of having highly experienced and qualified faculty from IITs and top universities of Europe, USA with outstanding research expertise.

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More than 450 MOUs signed with foreign universities to enable students for research and semester exchange opportunities.
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Highly experienced faculty with a wealth of knowledge & experience.
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Rigorous training in theoretical concepts in various fields of study and their applications by way of best teaching learning pedagogies, tutorials, assignments and project work.
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Well-equipped classrooms, laboratories and advanced computational facilities for experiential learning.
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Mandatory Dissertation for M.Sc. Physics & Six weeks Summer Training from industry/ mini project/lab project for B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics for research.
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Facilities for research work leading to the Ph.D. degree in different branches of Material Science, Electronics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Nanotechnology, Computational and more.
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The curriculum has been developed with the input and guidance of both industry and academic experts, ensuring its alignment with the standards of leading institutions in India and globally.
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Flexible Choice based Credit Systems (FCBS) and curriculum as per NEP compliance with multiple entry/multiple exit option.
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Students are offered internship programs in India & abroad.
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Expert Lectures, Seminars and Workshops and National / International Conferences.
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Our students are selected for further research which is funded by top universities of Europe and USA.
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Our students are extensively involved in research besides the academics and are publishing quality research papers in international journals.
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Best Entrepreneur facilities are provided through CU-Technology Business Incubator which includes mentorship, annual start-up meet, investment summit, IPR & patent support and seed money.
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Outstanding student achievements with students qualifying NET/GATE/JEST and publications in SCI/SCOPUS indexed journals.

Vision

To emerge as a premier department for disseminating quality education, advanced scientific knowledge in physics and provide a platform for Research and Innovation for serving the society.

Mission

  • To create world class infrastructure and Teaching Learning process for grooming future scientists and academicians.
  • To serve as a collaborative platform between industry and academia.
  • To promote scientific temperament among students and faculty by organizing expert talks, workshops, conferences and club activities.
  • To provide state of art research facilities for high impact research.
  • To promote socially relevant research and innovation in physics and interdisciplinary areas.
  • To apply scientific knowledge in physics for benefit of industry and society.
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The Hons. with Research pathway ensures students actively participate in research from early semesters. Students work on faculty-guided research projects, lab experiments, and data analysis in advanced areas such as nanomaterials, photovoltaics, superconductivity, detector physics, and computational physics. The program includes research methodology training, scientific writing, and publication opportunities, preparing students for PhD programs and global research careers.

The department provides state-of-the-art experimental and computational facilities including the Centre of Research in Materials Science and Centre of Research for Computational Physics. Students work with instruments like magnetron sputtering systems, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, electrochemical workstations, high-temperature furnaces, spin coating systems, and high-performance computing servers. These facilities support real-world research in materials science, energy devices, nanotechnology, and advanced simulations.

Yes. Students participate in summer internships, faculty-led projects, and collaborations with IITs, national laboratories, and international universities. The department has MoUs with organisations like Cosmo Ferrites and the Institute of Auto Parts and Hand Tools Technology, enabling industry visits, workshops, and research exposure. Many students publish research papers and secure PhD admissions globally through these opportunities.

Graduates pursue careers in research, data science, analytics, education, EdTech, defence services, civil services, and industry roles. Many students secure placements in companies like Zomato, Coding Ninjas, ZIFO R&D, and upGrad, while others pursue PhDs at universities in the USA and UK with scholarships up to ₹56 LPA. The research-focused curriculum strongly supports higher studies and international academic careers.

The department has highly qualified faculty with 400+ international publications, strong research profiles, and global collaborations. Students receive one-on-one mentorship for research projects, competitive exams like JAM, JEST, and NET, and PhD applications. Visiting international faculty and global partnerships further strengthen the mentorship and research ecosystem.